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1. A swing dress that will be on constant rotation in your wardrobe. The jersey knit material is super lightweight and the design itself isn't clingy, which basically means you can count on this as a chic update to your most beloved pajamas.
2. A velvet dress so luxe, it'll look like you just spent the entirety of several paychecks on this one designer item; but surprise! You didn't. This gorgeous number is surprisingly way more affordable than you'd think.
3. A jersey knit dress basically begging to paired with a scarf, some riding boots, and your favorite piece of outerwear for the perfect "it's chilly outside" autumnal look.
4. A stretchy A-line skater dress your best friend, your sibling, your next door neighbor, and so on will be begging to borrow. Consider this the non-denim star of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
5. A bandage dress for some big va va voom energy. This swanky number is guaranteed to get you multiple head turns, several million compliments, and even some "are you [insert celebrity name here]?" questions.
6. A wrap dress for that "I BARELY EVEN KNOW THIS COUSIN" wedding you have coming up next month. Do you have any desire to see your seventh cousin twice-removed get married? No. But cocktail hour (and this dress) will get you through the unbearable discomfort.
7. A bodycon dress that is thankfully midi length, meaning you'll be able to dance the night away without having to worry about pulling down the hem of your dress with every step of the cha-cha slide.
8. A simple off-the-shoulder dress with a high-low hem, which means it's slightly longer in the back. Who's going to spend the night fearing that their underwear is saying peek-a-boo? Not you!
9. A ruffle hem dress available in the perfect lipstick-inspired hue, guaranteeing that several admirers will be swooning "lady in red" whenever you strut past 'em.
10. A V-cut evening dress that looks like it was picked up at some fancy (READ: expensive) boutique in a swanky city like Paris or Milan. But where did you actually get it? Amazon. And was it actually expensive? Hell to the no.
11. An off-shoulder lace dress perfect for the company holiday party you don't feel like spending your free time on. But at least small talk with Karen from accounting will feel less dreadful if you're killing it with the below ensemble, right?
12. A dotted wrap dress that has ~carry-on must-have~ written all over it. Pack this for your next trip, knowing you'll be fully prepared for any impromptu photo shoots and long days of walking because this is both stylish *and* simple.
13. A maxi dress sure to take several breaths away every time you catch a glimpse of yourself in a full-length mirror. Love exists, as evident through the strong feelings you'll have for this one floral article of clothing.
14. A bodycon dress featuring subtle ruching on the sides and a tulip hem that's basically an extension of your favorite everyday tank.
15. A midi dress designed with a thick bandage material that holds everything in place, including your breast friends. That's right, folks! This dress = you won't need to wear a bra and yes, I'm singing celebratory songs myself.
16. A chambray shirtdress featuring a snazzy tie belt to accentuate your waist, because while we love a shirtdress... we don't like wearing what looks like a shapeless bag (and I know you know what I'm talking about).
17. A crewneck t-shirt dress you'll basically live in from now until the Year 3000. If one needed to describe the below number in just three words, those three words would be affordable, flowy, and fabulous.
18. A ribbed mini dress I hereby dub your new "I hate clubs but have to go to a club tonight" outfit. This LBD is about to become your new partner in I-despise-going-out crime.
19. A crewneck dress with pockets (!!!!) that will basically feel like an extension of your coziest, most beloved blanket. Just pair this with some over-the-knee boots and BAM, consider yourself ready for that dinner date.
20. A sleeved wrap dress available for both work and play, making it the perfect piece of versatility that everyone needs in their closet. (It's also available in a heck ton of colors, in case the below bubble gum pink is not really your thing.)
21. A belted sweater dress because the weather is chilly, and what better way to celebrate the sun disappearing by 5PM than by wearing this oh so cozy piece?
22. A Vince Camuto off-shoulder dress that combines my two favorite things: velvet and hunter green. Now if you'll excuse me, I have no events coming up but need to purchase this for my own wardrobe right this second.
23. A Calvin Klein sheath dress here to save you for every special occasion, from bridal showers and holiday parties to work events and weddings. This provides peace of mind knowing you'll always have just the thing to wear.
24. A sleeved knit maxi dress complete with pockets, which is basically all you need to know about the below.
25. A pencil dress designed with a generous helping of polka dots and mesh to give your closet a touch of retro-inspired flair.
26. A babydoll mini dress you can layer over a sleeved tee for a look that says "I tried!" even if you, in fact, did not try at all.
27. A pencil dress that's relatively plain, making it the perfect thing to pair with all the wacky accessories you own/have never worn because they clash with everything. Go ahead! Break out the red fringe earrings. Don your hot pink purse. Their time has come.
28. An ASTR lace dress so gorgeous, the urge to purchase it in every color will be extremely strong. To describe all that lace via en emoji: 😍.
29. A maxi dress that has convertible straps meaning — YES — this one dress will be like owning one million dresses. This can be worn as a halter dress, a one-shoulder dress, a strapless dress, an off-the-shoulder dress, and ETCETERA.
30. A velvet wrap dress that will leave you drooling upon first glance. This is undeniable proof that love at first sight EXISTS, and suddenly I find myself being empathetic to the case of Romeo and Juliet.
31. An Adrianna Papelli ruched gown I've already dubbed as "caviar attire". If you have any particularly fancy events coming up (*ahem* a wedding for someone you don't like), then this is a great uniform.
32. A porcelain print pencil dress that will make it feel as if you're taking a Grecian vacation every single time you slip it on. Physically wilting away in your cubicle, mentally sipping an adult beverage in Santorini.
33. A mini dress featuring snazzy stripes and a lovely knit material for anyone who would (in a perfect world) be wearing their favorite sweater right now, but alas! It's date night and you felt like fancying it up a bit.
34. A t-shirt dress so ridiculously soft, your body will feel as if it's being enveloped by a fluffy cloud made of kittens and other ridiculously cute baby animals. Plus, this cozy maxi is the perfect thing to dress up or down.
35. A Bardot chiffon dress with floral detailing so subtle, you won't feel weird wearing this during a season other than spring.
36. An off-the-shoulder lace dress that *may* have you looking forward to that college reunion gala you have coming up next month. You haven't spoken to your fellow classmates in years, the food will be subpar, people will probably be asking you to donate to the school, but HEY — at least you'll look fantastic.
37. A Gal Meets Glam fit anf flare dress worth the splurge and more. Why? this pretty midi can be paired with any kind of shoe, from a pair of white kicks to your highest heel: The world is truly your oyster when you have such a versatile piece.
38. A turtleneck sweater dress you can pair with black tights and booties for the ultimate ~dinner date~ look! The only thing that will be more exciting than your outfit will be the bread and butter resting at the center of the table.
39. A square neck wrap dress because the holidays are fast approaching, so you may as well preemptively gift yourself something to wear.
40. A belted dress complete with pockets perfect for keeping your hands warm on particularly chilly fall nights. Pro tip: Wear this with a blazer to look especially put-together at that ~could have been an email~ meeting.
41. A bandage dress about to become the pride of your wardrobe. Lovely fishtail hem? Check. Halter straps to give the girls some extra support? Check. Available in several gorgeous colors? Check check check.
42. A pencil dress you'll want to throw on when you've overslept and have an important meeting in, gee, about five minutes. This simple ensemble is office-appropriate, stylish, and can be easily layered underneath a structured blazer for that extra hit of "I have excel sheets down to a science" level of professionalism.
43. A V-neck jersey dress about to become the "I sent a Facebook RSVP but really don't want to go" outfit. At least you'll get a fabulous #ootd shot out your attendance.
44. A V-neck dress designed with adjustable spaghetti straps, meaning you'll be able to tighten or loosen the top of this dress to make it fit as if if it were tailored just for you.
45. A V-neck lace dress you'll be grateful you purchased. When you have yet another "I'm not sure why I came to this" event — THIS is what you're going to wear. No more destroying your closet to find something decent. Just pull this out.
Behold! The transformation that occurs when I change out of my gross pajamas and into one of the beauties featured above:
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