I am going to be experiencing my first Midsummer this year in Sweden and I am beyond excited for this whimsical celebration that commemorates the longest day of the year and the summer solstice.

I will be celebrating on the Friday the 23rd of June – and midsummer is on June 24th. Since I have never celebrated I only know a bit about the celebration tangentially because one of my best friends lives in Sweden (and I will also be there for her wedding – which is the day before!).

From what I know of midsummer: it’s about drinking boxed wine, wearing white or floral dresses and making flower crowns to wear during the celebration.

I am sure there is more to it but I want to wait to experience it myself before adding any more detail.

So far I have been scouring retailers looking for the perfect midsummer dress and I finally found one – make sure to follow me on Instagram to see what I wear in real time!

I found that the brand with an amazing assortment of midsummer dresses is: ASTR the Label. (I linked the dress I am wearing on the left below.)

I have heard that many people in the US (and around the world) like to have their own midsummer celebrations as well: so I thought I would suggest some great options for this celebration!

Try these dresses for a summer solstice celebration this summer.

This gorgeous sun-drenched maxi dress by Free People is just what you need for your summer wardrobe!

It is the perfect length, soft and comfortable material (so easy for travel and sightseeing – I wore this all over Spain!).

The best Midsummer dress involves floral or white and is flowy – some of the best brands for this would be Free People and other brands that focus on floral prints.