As an eight-months-pregnant person in the middle of a heatwave, I’ve become a sommelier on summer dresses forgiving enough to not touch your body. It’s a survival instinct at this point — I need a garment modest enough to feel appropriate for school pickup yet breezy enough to help me breathe when it’s 100 degrees out. And trust me: it’s a method of dressing worth gravitating toward whether you’re with child or not. While selecting the right tent-like summer dress might sound as simple as opting for the largest size possible, I’ve learned the hard way that’s not the best option. Instead, I always go for a single size up to guarantee extra breathing room at the waist and bust, while still fitting relatively properly around the neckline and arms. Below, the best tent-like summer dresses under $75 that’ll help you breathe a sigh of relief in this heat.ChouyatouA flowy gingham dress with pockets to feel and look coolThis is an impeccable hot weather option with its flowy silhouette that barely grazes to your body and its breathable 100% cotton material. Available in seven adorable gingham pattern colors, it’s at once timeless and trendy. The best part? It’ll have you swiveling around saying “Look! It has pockets!” It comes in sizes XS-XXL. Promising review: “This dress floats around my body. It's Great for hot and sticky summer days in Virginia. I bought a little larger size but somehow it doesn't look baggy. Received many compliments. After washing looked good without ironing.” — VA customerA New DayA V-neck dress with barely-there spaghetti straps and pocketsWhen you’re looking to dress like you’re not wearing anything at all, microscopic straps like these are your ultimate cheat code. Sealing the deal is a sultry deep v-neckline for extra breathing room, dotted with an elegant tie-front detail, allowing you to dress it up or down. You’ll love its slick and stretchy rayon-nylon blend to further help you cool off. It comes in two cool colorways, dark brown and jungle-inspired zebra, in sizes XS-4X. Promising review: “Love this dress! Wanted a brown dress and this fit the bill. Love the deep V and long length. So cute!!!” — anonymousExpoingA tent-like denim dress for all the style pointsWhen street style meets summer dressing, you get this cool-girl look ideal for sweltering temps. Its denim material isn’t the stuffy kind you’d wear on a fall day. Rather, it’s a soft and breathable cotton and polyester blend giving the edge of denim with the comfort of a well-worn t-shirt. Enjoy its adjustable straps for the perfect fit and its side pockets to stash your stuff. It comes in 15 colors and sizes XS-3XL. Promising review: “The best summer dress! I have bought two of these and they are my go to oversized dresses for the summer. I live in Texas and they’re not too heavy for the weather. Very comfortable, very loose and fits as expected.” — ShirlaneAbercrombieA convertible 3-in-1 smocked dressWhile it might be easy to balk at the price of this (now on-sale in select styles) pocketed Abercrombie dress, you’re actually getting three summer must-haves in one: a strappy dress for a touch of coverage and support, a sleeveless dress for maximum breathability and a skirt to style it with your go-to breezy top. Fashion math then states you’re getting a deal of $24 for each staple. The dress comes in six patterns and colors in sizes XXS-XXL in petite, regular and tall. Promising review: “Love the smocking and the fact that this dress can be worn as a skirt too. Easy to throw on and dress up or dress down. I'll be wearing this all summer!” — spdAdogirlA ruffled maxi dress with plenty of room to breatheWhether you wear it to the beach or the ballroom, this strappy number is about to turn heads (without turning up your internal body temperature). It features a unique tie detail at the back, obligatory pockets, a ruffled hem for some feminine flair, and all the breathing room you could ever want. Pair that with its 25 colorways and size offerings from S-5XL, and you’ve got the ideal summer dress. Promising review: “I’ve ordered this dress in black a while ago and I loved it so much. I ordered another color and I am just as pleased. This dress is so light, comfortable, plus-size friendly, durable which I had questions about when I ordered the black one, but I’ve been wearing it all summer and it’s held up quite well. Very well made but will require care. I’ve chosen to only hand wash this dress and hang dry vs throwing it in washer/dryer because the dress is somewhat delicate, but very well-made. If you take care of this dress, this dress will take care of you and have you looking fabulous the whole time.” — Hanna blueQuinceA mini linen dress for serious style points and breathabilityTake yourself on a well-deserved Euro summer vaca in this linen tank mini dress, the cropped and roomier iteration of Quince’s fan-favorite fit-and-flare midi dress. Complete with a keyhole button closure for a touch of class, functional side pockets and a shift silhouette that’ll barely touch your body, it’s got all the makings of a wear-on-repeat dress. Made of 100% European flax linen, it’s sustainably harvested for a summer dress you can feel good about. It comes in nine colors and patterns in petite and regular sizes S-XL. Promising review: “Excellent. Swings so nicely and is ultra cool. Fantastic for this super hot summer. And it does not cling!” — Sally K.Old NavyA drop waist dress to drop your body temperature Drop waist silhouettes are in, so if you’re going to hop on the trend this summer, be sure it’s conducive to your “stay cool, look cool” goals. This drop waist dress has so much going for it, from a classic scoop neck to functional pockets and a breathable 100% cotton material to a shirred skirt for a little playfulness. It comes in three colors and patterns in regular, tall and petite sizes XS-XXL. Promising review: “It's a great summer dress. Airy and flowy. You can wear it for the beach and wear it to a nice dinner.” — anonymousArdremA scoop neck maxi dress you'll never want to take offIf you’re looking for the breathable properties of a tank dress with the coverage of a T-shirt, this scoop-neck maxi dress is exactly what you’re looking for. It’s got a tent-like silhouette to keep you cool while still looking effortless, plus pockets, an interior lining to prevent any unwanted attention and chic ruched details that make it look far more expensive than it actually is. It comes in 20 colors and sizes XS-L. Promising review: “I have worn it once and could not believe the amount of compliments I got! The color is amazing and perfect for spring/summer. True to size and picture. Super comfy even in the heat! Falls very nicely.” — SarahTrending In ShoppingMore In Shopping