'I live in "throw-on-and-go" summer dresses. These are the best for every budget.'

Sometimes you just need an outfit you can pop on quickly and feel pulled together with very minimal effort.

The 'throw on and go' dress, or TOAG, is a concept coined by Aussie personal stylist and content creator Tina Abeysekara.

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She essentially gave us a name for a style women have been turning to in the throes of outfit panic for decades.

Whether it's a long kaftan or a collared shirt-dress, it's all about the appeal of having one piece that's simple to style — just add accessories and you're out the door.

On my recent holiday to Europe, I wore TOAG dresses almost every day. Images: Supplied.

TOAG dresses aren't a fallback option for me, they're a go-to staple. I've compiled half a closet's worth of dressier and more casual styles that bring ease to the whole process of getting ready.

I've also noticed they're the outfits I'm most often complimented on.

Wearing two favourite styles from Kinga Csilla (left) and Kivari (right). Images: Instagram/@_tamaradavis_.

As we approach summer, I've been on the lookout for TOAG options that work for the hot weather.

My criteria is as follows:

• It needs to be comfortable enough to wear all day.

• There should be versatility: a style that's chic enough for lunch but still casual for running errands.

• It has to feel stylish, and not like I'm wearing a mumu.

Here are 13 effortless dresses that tick all the boxes, and won't require more than five minutes to nail your fit.

Shop throw-on-and-go summer dresses.

Jag Sara Linen Midi Dress, $180.

Image: Jag.

Dissh Lars White Pintuck Linen Midi Dress, now $190.

Image: Dissh.

Target European Linen Shirt Mini Dress, $65.

Image: Target.

Femme Connection Essie Shell Print Midi Dress, $90.

Image: Femme Connection.

City Chic Gingham Mini Dress, $119.95.

Image: City Chic.

Daughters of India Kyra Maxi Dress in Saffron, $199.

Image: Daughters of India.

Seafolly Mini Babydoll Dress, now $49.

Image: Seafolly.

NA-KD Cotton Buttoned Midi Dress, $95.95.

Image: NA-KD.

Ceres Life Ave Short sleeve Midi Dress, $150.

Image: Ceres Life.

Petal & Pup Doran Mini Dress, $109.

Image: Petal & Pup.

Bohemian Traders Zebra Kaftan, now $149.95.

Image: Bohemian Traders.

Atmos & Here Britt Linen Blend Belted Mini Dress, $109.99.

Image: Atmos & Here

Target Channel Tie Mini Dress, $65.

Feature image: Supplied. Tamara wears dresses from (L-R) Scotch & Soda, H&M and Mon Renn.

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