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Just a list of beautiful and inexpensive dresses you can wear year-round.
Promising review: "This is an amazing dress! I was not sure what to expect and I am so excited that it is so beautiful. The fit is perfect. It is a fitted dress so if you don’t want something fitted, this isn’t for you. However, if you are looking for something retro inspired, chic, and elegant, this is it! It's sexy in a subtle way. I am in LOVE!" —Mich
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 16 colors).
Promising review: "This dress is amazing! TTS and fully lined! Amazing price, too! I’ve seen these dresses in boutiques for $70! Definitely want to get the other colors!" —Mimi Tsatsoulas
Get it from Amazon for $34.98+ (available in sizes S–XL and in six colors).
Promising review: "I searched through about 300 'cocktail dress with long sleeves' options before finding this gem! The material is great — it stands up to wrinkles/long car rides and doesn’t cling at all. The cut is (really) low so I got some skin/fabric tape to close it up. This is a large; a medium would probably have been too short. I love it!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in sizes 4–22 and in 16 prints).
Promising review: "This dress is SO CUTE!!! I love the sleeve details and it looks really pretty in person. The dress feels soft and it's really comfortable. This dress is super cute to wear out with your girlfriends and it's really affordable. It fits true to size and I would recommend this dress. It's really easy to steam iron as well." —Katy Mospanyuk
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–2XL and 15 colors).
Promising review: "I bought this for a holiday dinner party for work and I loved it. It's super comfy and cute with the ruffled wrap. I worried about the length and it wasn't too short at all, but it wasn't too long either. I wore some cute heels and dressed it up with long, decorative necklaces. Love love love!" —American Honey
Get it from Amazon for $24.98+ (available in sizes S–XL and 13 colors).
Promising review: "LOVE this dress! It’s so beautiful. I got it in white, and it is see-through on the chest area but nothing that a bandeau or strapless bralette can't fix! Going to order it in blue and green next!" —MrsRodarte
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes S–L and seven colors/patterns).
Get it from Boohoo for $22.40 (originally $50, available in sizes 4–20 and nine colors).
Promising review: "For me, clothes pay for themselves based on the number of compliments that are received when an item is worn. I already liked the dress the moment I put it on, but all day long people commented about what a lovely and pretty dress it is (ooh, I like the color, ooh it’s so pretty, ooh, that dress looks like the start of a whole new wardrobe). The compliments made the reasonable dress price feel like a bargain deal. I guess I’m a sucker for polka dots and the power of hearing something positive during the day. In summary, this dress fits well, looks good, and makes you feel good wearing it... Now I just need to decide what other color to buy." —Isadelle Mercedes
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 13 colors and prints).
Promising review: "I purchased this as a last-minute dress for a wedding. It was snug above the waist, but not snug enough where I was uncomfortable or have no movement. It fit perfectly!! The medium was perfect for me! The material is not cheap, it’s a nice, soft material, and you can have confidence it won’t fall apart in the washer or anything! Love it. I’ll probably buy another one in a different pattern." —Liz Garcia
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 14 patterns).
Over 4,000 vintage vixens have given this baby positive reviews, and some say they especially like to rock it with a petticoat underneath for extra poof. Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on this dress.
Promising review: "This dress exceeded my expectations! It's so pretty. The belt is removable, so it can be worn however you want — tied in the front, back, or even the side. The top fits so nicely and I'm very happy!" —Harmony A.
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and in 45 colors and prints).
Promising review: "This is one of my absolute favorite work dresses of all time! I feel like Joan from Mad Men every time I wear it. I get compliments every time, and people are shocked to hear that I got it for less than $20. This dress looks even better with a skinny belt to define your natural waistline, and the mock-turtleneck collar is a classy detail that pulls it all together. It's comfortable, lightweight and breathable, while still being opaque and good quality. Oh, and it doesn't wrinkle!" —Rebecca
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in sizes L–5X and 11 colors).
Promising review: "This dress is like a soft T-shirt, and the colors on the blue and white tie-dye were beautiful and vibrant. A bit more blue than pictured, which is good, and consistent with other reviews. The sleeves were nice and stretchy and weren’t too tight at all around the opening. It honestly feels as comfy as a nightgown. I can’t wait to wear it more, I tried it on and it was so comfy I left it on to run errands! It’s great with flat sandals, and I just ordered another color bc I love it so much. Say hello to my new summer uniform!" —Lauren L.
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and in 20 colors/prints).
Get it from Boohoo for $28 (originally $70, available in sizes 12–24 and three colors).
Promising review: "Super-cute and comfortable dress. I wore this to school and to my students' spring concert and received a lot of compliments. I paired it with some boots and yellow leather feather earrings to complete the look." —Julie
Get it from Amazon for $24.98+ (available in 16 colors and prints and in sizes S–XL)
Promising review: "Soft, comfy, and great material. The color is vibrant. It fits true to size. I received a lot of compliments. It has pockets too!! I'm definitely buying more in other colors." —Latoya Santiago
Get it from Amazon for $18.35+ (available in sizes 14–26 and 23 colors).
Promising review: "I really do love this dress. (I got the black one with red floral embroidery.) I've worn it to dinner and on a cruise. I can probably wear it to a wedding or a beach party. You can dress it up with heels or wear flat sandals with it. I even wore it with my Chucks and it looked adorable. No accessorizing needed, but you can throw on a simple necklace and go. So easy! (Quality also seems good. Thick material = no bra necessary for me! Yay!!)" —Poupee Folle
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and in 11 styles)
Promising review: "I decided to wear this gorgeous top as a shirt instead of a dress. It is soft, comfortable, and very stylish. I accidentally washed and dried it with my regular cycle of dark clothes and it didn’t peel! Next time I’ll be sure to properly wash it in cold water and let it air dry. I would like to purchase more of these items. They are top quality for a great price." —2gr8kids
Get it from Amazon for $17.89+ (available in sizes S–XXL and eight colors).
Promising review: "It's a tad see-through but not a problem with tan underwear. Honestly, this is one of the most comfortable dresses I've worn and got so many compliments on it." —Carly Ostmeyer
Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in sizes S–XL and four colors).
Promising review: "I LOVE THIS SWEATER DRESS! I read the reviews, and they said if you want the oversize look to go up a size. I am 5'4", 145 pounds, and normally wear a medium, but I went up to a large for the oversize look. I normally roll up the sleeve once for a cute cuffed look. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND." —Jodi Hochstetler
Get it from Amazon for $25.49+ (available in 24 styles and sizes S–XL).
Promising review: "I love every thing about this. I get so many compliments, it fits so comfortably. I am ordering another one. I wear mine with leggings and Timberland boots." —Ms. Payton
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and four colors).
Promising review: "Absolutely gorgeous. True to color and relatively thick/durable fabric. Not sheer at all. Very comfortable and seems like it has some stretch. I ordered in additional colors!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in sizes S—XXL and five colors).
Promising review: "This dress is exactly what I was looking for! Very flattering fit, and super comfy because it can be adjusted depending on how tight you tie it. The sleeves and the length are both very flattering. When I wore this dress, multiple people asked me where I got it from. Amazing find for the price!" —kat9315
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and nine colors/patterns).
Promising review: "I absolutely loved this dress. I'm tall so I wore it as a tunic with leggings and got so many compliments on it. Very nice fabric looks way more expensive than the cost. I'm buying it again in another color." —Sasha Sedlak
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in sizes S–XL and 12 colors).
Promising Review: "This dress is everything. Definitely a wear-off-the-shoulder dress but you can wear it normal if that's not your thing. The fabric is wonderful. I got a medium and it fits perfect. The dress comes just above my knees but with the fabric I can make it shorter if I want. For the price this is a must-buy. You will not be disappointed!" —Nicole
Get it from Amazon from $23.99 (available in sizes S–XL and 13 colors).
Promising review: "This dress is absolutely gorgeous, I love everything about it. The material, the fit is great, the print is stunning as well. I honestly thought I wouldn’t like the print but I wanted a white dress so bad. The picture definitely doesn’t do it justice. It’s so lovely and I got the extra small. Overall, get this dress it’s so worth it." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $20.99+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and 42 colors).
Promising review: "I love this! I went a size up to be sure it would fit my thighs, which means it’s a little baggy in the top. However, Styled over a white tee, it looks cute and perfect. I definitely recommend." —BEEUE
Get it from American Eagle for $49.95 (available in sizes XXS—XXL and in three colors).
'Tis true. I also brought this dress along on vacation and it even passed the Vatican dress code! I knew I had to have it after my colleague Emma Lord bought and reviewed it (#4 here). My colleague Elena Garcia also owns it in blue (#9 here). This super-lightweight nap dress is unlined, but NOT see-through...even in daylight. It was so comfy for gallivanting around and long enough for me to sit on a random step on a bridge to take a rest and give my old dogs a rest. It made for a dramatic, but not TOO dramatic, look in photos I'll cherish forever. And it kept me cool in what turned out to be some hotter weather than what I anticipated. If you're looking for a way to wear something nightgown adjacent in public but still look quite put together, this dress is for you.
Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in sizes S–XL and eight colors).
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