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It’s Too Hot to Think — So I’m Buying the Top-Rated ‘Freezer’ Dress Amazon Shoppers Can’t Stop Buying Right Now

It's the trick to looking cute (and feeling cool) during a heatwave

Cooling Freezer Dress Columbia
Rebecca Schwitz, Us Weekly

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As a Southern girl who basically lives in dresses, the summer doesn’t always play nice — especially when the heat and humidity team up to sabotage every cute outfit I plan. Thankfully, I’ve tracked down a reviewer-loved cooling tank dress that makes those relentless summer days a lot more manageable.

Columbia has been one of my favorite outdoor apparel brands for decades — its UVA/UVB shirts are a godsend — but I never realized how stylish, breathable, versatile and genuinely flattering the day dresses are. Columbia’s Freezer Tank Dress, marked down to $26, utilizes the brand’s breathable, broad-spectrum fabric, resulting in a dress that’s lightweight, sun-protective, functional and surprisingly wearable for an outdoor brand. The piece even has a little cooling magic in its threads.

Get the Columbia Women’s Freezer Tank Dress for $26 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to changes.

Unlike other dresses that can get hot and heavy, this lightweight tank dress uses special fabric technology to keep you feeling cool and looking cool. Made for those sweltering summer days, the tank dress’ fabric is designed to release heat and includes cooling elements that react with sweat to make it feel noticeably cooler. Even better: it pulls moisture away from the skin so you can stay dry, cool and comfortable from the start of the day to the finish.

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The summer midi dress features a relaxed, laid-back design, but it’s a flattering style you can easily accessorize to your liking. Toss on your favorite sunnies and a wide-brim hat for those casual outdoor outings, or dress it up with a denim jacket and cute sandals when you want a look that’s a little more put-together.

Just how well does this Columbia summer dress handle the record-high heat? Reviewers say it’s a travel-ready style that keeps them both cool and chic, even when the humidity tries to steal the show.

“Love this dress,” one 5-star reviewer praised. “I wore it during summer in over 100F temps & it was still very comfortable. Pretty stylish, too. . . it would work well to dress up and down on some cruises.”

“This dress is perfect for traveling,” another happy customer said. “It packs lightly, washes and dries easily, and is very versatile.”

Don’t let the summer ruin your love for day dresses. This Columbia cooling dress proves you can stay comfortable, confident and cool — even on the hottest days imaginable.

Get the Columbia Women’s Freezer Tank Dress for $26 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to changes.

Not what you’re looking for? Scope out more cooling dresses here and don’t forget to check out Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds.

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - AUGUST 6: Justyna Czerniak wears black sunglasses, gold earrings, black tailored vest midi dress, gold necklace, gold rings, cream DeMellier leather bag, black Alaia sheer mesh ballet flats, outside Lovechild 1979, during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024-2025 on August 6, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)

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