The mental load of finding summer outfits is a struggle.

It's so hot that you don't want clothes actually touching you. But you still want to look chic when you're a (literal) hot mess.

Introducing the summer saviour: the TOAG (throw-on-and-go) dress.

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A TOAG can be worn for pretty much any activity that you can dress up or down. And it removes the mental load, other than which sandals and sunglasses to pair it with.

What makes a great TOAG?

Well, it's not just any old dress. Key features that make it actually require zero planning are:

• Comfy undies and everyday bra-proof.

• Interesting prints and colours or eye-catching silhouettes which require little additional styling.

• Easy to care for fabrics. Definitely NO need to dry-clean after every wear.

• They need to feel 'easy peasy' which is difficult to describe, but it's just a feeling. A vibe.

So I've found the best TOAGs of the season, that are affordable and stylish.

Best throw-on-and-go dresses this season. Cotton On Haven High Neck Maxi Dress, $59.99. Kmart Short Sleeves Crinkle Tie Waist Mini Dress, $10. Atmos&Here Curvy Thalia V-Neck Linen Blend Midi Dress, $89.99. Aere Ava Linen Mini Dress, $150. FAYT Saveira Denim Dress, $109. Dazie Endless Summer Cutout Mini Dress, $79.99. Big W The 1964 Denim Company Women's Tiered Short Dress, $15. Atmos&Here Deelia Blazer Mini Dress, $89.99. H&M Frill Trim Cotton Dress, $34.99. Piper Ruffle Sleeve Maxi Dress in Dusty Pink, $179.95. H&M Crinkled Tunic Dress, $34.99. Atmos&Here Curvy Eydis Gingham Midi Dress, $89.99. Aere Linen Button Down A Line Mini Dress, $130. Atmos&Here Curvy Costa Rica Linen Blend Midi Dress, $119.99. Rhythm Classic Shirt Dress, $89.99. Kmart Sleeveless Square Neck A-line Midi Dress, $30. H&M Tie Belt Kaftan Dress, $69.99. Aere Kaia Lace Trim Mini Dress, $140. Atmos&Here Curvy Lou Linen Blend Wrap Maxi Dress, $119.99. Ceres Life Square Knit Mini Dress, $129.99. Petal & Pup Didi Frill Mini Dress, $128.95. Mister Zimi Gigi Dress, $199.

So there you have it. Your easy peasy throw-on-and-go dresses shopping list is sorted. The hardest part for me will be choosing which ones to add to my cart, because I want to add ALL of them…

What is your go-to summer TOAG dress? Share in the comments below.

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