It’s summer and it is hot! You need a dress that is cute but is light and airy. Cocktail dresses are an ideal choice during the summer for women who want dress fashionably for parties, shopping, dinners and other fun excursions. Here is our list of the best cocktail dresses for summer 2008. Some of these may also be considered sundresses, so don’t think we’re going too far out on a limb here. Enjoy!

Click on the images for more details about each dress. For the record, some of these dresses are kind of pricey, but you get what you pay for.