Channel your inner Southern belle in one of these ladylike sundresses.
![A halter top, knee-length skirt, and fun floral print make this dress too sweet to pass up.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/MillyDress.jpg)
A halter top, knee-length skirt, and fun floral print make this dress too sweet to pass up.
Milly halter Carolina indigo roses print dress, $395 at Piperlime.
![Stand out at the races in this season’s must-have mint color, kicked up with a breezy print.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Asos1.jpg)
Stand out at the races in this season’s must-have mint color, kicked up with a breezy print.
Mini tulip dress with flute sleeves, $69.08 at Asos.
![Exude polished sophistication with a simple peplum dress. All you need is a fascinator and a pair of sleek sandals, and you’ll fit right in with the royal family.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/MissSelfridge.jpg)
Exude polished sophistication with a simple peplum dress. All you need is a fascinator and a pair of sleek sandals, and you’ll fit right in with the royal family.
Peplum dress, $74 at Miss Selfridge.
![Sweetly feminine and perfect for a hot day at the races.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Zara1.jpg)
Sweetly feminine and perfect for a hot day at the races.
Guipure combination dress, $129 at Zara.
![A preppy striped dress just begging for an oversize straw hat and a big pair of sunglasses.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Jcrew-.jpeg)
A preppy striped dress just begging for an oversize straw hat and a big pair of sunglasses.
Villa Dress, $88 at J.Crew.
![You can’t go wrong with a strapless sundress, and this number is the same shade as the freshly mown lawn.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Madewell-.png)
You can’t go wrong with a strapless sundress, and this number is the same shade as the freshly mown lawn.
Colordot Slowdance dress, $225 at Madewell.
![Sleek and sexy, this lilac Alice + Oliva dress is race-day appropriate thanks to a peplum ruffle and high neckline.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Alice-%26-Oliva.png)
Sleek and sexy, this lilac Alice + Oliva dress is race-day appropriate thanks to a peplum ruffle and high neckline.
Alice & Oliva Victoria peplum dress, $264 at Shopbop.
![Looking to make a statement in a designer dress but not interested in shelling out the cash? This bright Nanette Lepore from Rent the Runway is idea for a sunny day outside.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Rent-the-Runway.png)
Looking to make a statement in a designer dress but not interested in shelling out the cash? This bright Nanette Lepore from Rent the Runway is idea for a sunny day outside.
Nanette Lepore Red Daisy Love dress, $65 for 4 days at Rent the Runway.
![For a more relaxed look that’s still totally on trend, opt for a cotton maxi dress.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Tobi-.png)
For a more relaxed look that’s still totally on trend, opt for a cotton maxi dress.
Raceback maxi dress, $29 at Tobi.
![You can’t go wrong with a design covered in cherry blossoms.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/elizabethmckay.jpg)
You can’t go wrong with a design covered in cherry blossoms.
Strapless dress, $265 at Elizabeth McKay.
![There’s something incredibly sweet about this boatneck number—maybe it’s the bow-tie belt?](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/elizabeth-mcckay.jpg)
There’s something incredibly sweet about this boatneck number—maybe it’s the bow-tie belt?
Eryn dress, $198 at Lilly Pulitzer.
![Want to really make a statement? Try this coral-patterned column.](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/devon.jpg)
Want to really make a statement? Try this coral-patterned column.
Devon Baer Caitlin long dress, $348 on Etsy.