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Unless otherwise stated, all sizes in this post are listed in women's.
1. A one-shoulder tiered midi if you're looking to dip your toe into one of 2023's most on-trend designs. Cold shoulder? Nooooo, thank you. One shoulder? Always.
Promising review: "I absolutely loveeeee this dress!!!! It is beautiful and flowy and perfect for vacation! The one shoulder is so on trend right now! And the color is stunning!!" —Emad Abdelrahman
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 41 colors/styles).
2. An A-line maxi dress with a sewn-in slip so you can enjoy its sheerness without worrying about why people are staring at you a little bit too long on the street.
Promising review: "I love this dress so much! I wore it for my sister-in-law’s graduation party. I paired it with a jean jacket and it looked great. When it got hot I took it off and still looked cute. I got a size large and it fit perfect — lot of stretch to it as well. Definitely recommend!" —Brooke Michelle
Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and in 31 colors/styles).
Psst — if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can try this piece out before you buy it!
3. A smocked A-line number in this season's hottest hue. If you haven't already filled your closet with 🐸🌱 bright green everything 🪲🌿, might as well start with this stunner.
Get it from Free People for $98 (available in sizes XS–XL and in two colors).
4. A crochet midi dress that — one day — a Zillennial grandmother will hand-crochet for her spawn's spawn because it's back in fashion.
Promising review: "This halter crochet dress fit perfectly and hit all my curves beautifully! The midi length is perfect. Love it!" —Kasandra Correa
Get it from Amazon for $49.90 (available in sizes XS–5X and in two colors).
Psst — if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can try this piece out before you buy it!
5. A boho maxi dress so comfortable and easy to wear, you will do the sniff test on it to see how many more times you can wear it before washing.
Promising review: "I had this dress in my cart for months and after finally purchasing, I wish I’d bought it sooner. The material is so soft, like a nightshirt material, but not see through. The pattern is just like the picture. The pockets are great size and don’t jut out. The dress looks great with sandals, sneakers, and booties. Love it!" —Rebekah
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and in 30 colors).
6. A midi floral dress made from a linen-like slub fabric that hangs so dang beautifully, you won't have to pull at it every few minutes to keep yourself comfortable. Plus, it has pockets. *Functional* pockets.
Get it from Torrid for $47.70 (originally $79.50; available in sizes M–6X and in two colors/styles).
7. A Madewell fitness dress that says "did I just come from a high-intensity workout class?" While in reality, you simply walked to Whole Foods for an overpriced juice. 😎
Get it from Madewell for $69.99+ (available in sizes XXS–XXL, 1X–4X, and in three colors).
8. A halter-neck sundress so easy to wear, one reviewer bought it in four colors! If you're chronically online like I am, you probably have a certain TikTok sound — "If I like it, I'll just grab it in another color. If I like it and they have it in another color... I'll just grab it." — playing in your head right now.
Promising review: "This purchase completely exceeded my expectations. Dress is well made and SOFT. It also has a slip underneath, which is awesome — no fear of undies showing! Waist is elastic. Comes with a detachable belt so it can be worn with or without." —MsMGR
Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 28 colors).
Psst — if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe, you can try this piece out before you buy it!
9. A flouncy floral maxi dress with adjustable spaghetti straps because there's nothing worse than finding the *perfect* dress and realizing you'll have to get it tailored because the straps were clearly not made with human proportions in mind.
Promising reviews: "Quality is good, the print is so pretty, and the ruffle neckline is so fun!" —H&M Reviewer
"This dress is beautiful and so colorful. Definitely gonna rock it in Hawaii for vacations." —H&M Reviewer
Get it from H&M for $29.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL).
10. An easy breezy tie-waist maxi dress that'll flutter around you whether you're on a white-sand beach in Curaçao or just running into Target to "grab one thing." (Those are certain to be my last words.)
Promising review: "I never stop to leave reviews unless I really LOVE something! Like other reviewers, I am short and finding cute dresses that fit without being too long is hard! This one is so comfortable and the extra material over the chest means you can get away with no bra (I am busty) and I love the weight and the fact that it doesn't wrinkle — it is just perfect in every way! I'm ordering more colors. Best little sundress I have found in a long time!" —AS
Get it from Amazon for $25 (available in sizes S-XL and in nine colors).
11. A flowing maxi dress with a lil' side slit action from which your leg can peek out — Angelina Jolie style. 🦵
Promising review: "I love this dress! It is soft, comfortable, and lightweight! It was perfect for a stroll on the beach or a birthday photo shoot, lol. It surprised me that it had pockets! It is so comfortable and soft! I am ordering another one for sure! If you are on the fence, buy the dress!" —Joslyn Crowl
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 28 styles).
Psst — if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can try this piece out before you buy it!
12. A beachy maxi dress if you finally caught up on The White Lotus season 2 and you've now decided you want to live in a constant state of vacation.
Cee Cee's Closet is a Black- and woman-owned brand that specializes in head wraps, clothes, and more made from gorgeous African textiles.
Get it from Cee Cee's Closet for $130 (available in sizes S–3X).
13. A bodycon that'll lend you some real ✨ wow✨ factor when you rip off your oversized jean jacket to reveal some super cute cutouts, bayyyybee.
14. A tiered tent dress with adjustable button straps and pockets big enough for your phone, keys, and wallet so you don't have to bring a bag if you don't want to. (*I* never do.)
Promising review: "Love this dress! Soooo soft! I went back and forth on the size because I saw that some reviewers said that it ran large...I went with my usual size and I’m glad I did. The body fit loosely (the way it’s meant to) but if I had gone down a size it would have been too tight across the bust." —Lauren
Get it from Amazon for $59.90 (available in sizes XXS–3X and in 16 colors).
Psst — if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can try this piece out before you buy it!
15. An airy linen dress so simple, you can zero in on a minimal aesthetic or go maximalist with your wildest accessories and shoes.
Whimsy + Row is a woman–founded sustainable clothing brand that produces their limited-run designs in Los Angeles. They use up-cycled and eco-friendly fabrics and ensure that all of their workers are paid a fair wage.
Promising review: "LOVE LOVE LOVE. I probably wear this dress too much because it's so comfy! Easy to wear and so cute!" —Lauren
Get it from Whimsy + Row for $132+ (available in sizes XS–XL and in three colors/prints).
16. A scoopneck A-line dress reviewers are snatching up in every dang color. They say it earns a 10/10 for being exceptionally soft, flowy, and low maintenance.
Promising review: "Immediately after opening and feeling how soft the fabric was I had to throw it on. It is so comfortable and I can't say enough how soft it is! Such a great house dress to just lounge around in. Def can dress this up with a crop denim jacket, thin belt, and some flats. I already ordered two more of the same in different colors and am looking at the other Amazon dresses to have different styles. Highly recommend. Fits as expected." —Mrs. Powell
Get it from Amazon for $8.33+ (available in sizes XS–6X and in 19 colors/prints).
Psst — if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can try this piece out before you buy it!
17. A tie-front satin dress that *might* just make you want to attend an event instead of spending yet another evening in bonding with your couch.
Just FYI: reviewers say to size up.
Promising review: "This dress matched my expectations. The material is silky and can be a little clingy with static. It comes very wrinkled and creates wrinkles easily so definitely iron before wearing. I love how the straps are adjustable, though. The top is stretchy and was almost a little on the bigger side for me but was very comfy to wear." —Christina
Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in sizes XS–3XL and in 16 colors).
18. A flowy drop-waist mini with a ruffle hem that will give you something to play with when — similar to Ricky Bobby — you simply don't know what to do with your hands.
Get it from Abercrombie for $80 (available in sizes XXS–XL petite, regular, and tall).
19. A darling A-line dress in spring-appropriate gingham prints and colors like baby blue and yellow.
Promising review: "I LOVE this dress!! The material is so lightweight that it’s perfect for summer and then the buffalo plaid will also look cute and trendy in fall with a jean jacket! Plus, I LOVE that there are pockets... the dress is constructively made really well, too; I was pleasantly pleased to see it had a lining so it’s not at all transparent. I saw another review that said it ran a little small and as someone between two sizes I sized up and I’m glad I did. I will be wearing this dress all summer and then some!" —Theresa St Peter
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in seven prints).
20. A convertible mini dress that offers real bang for your buck as you get two silhouettes in one. Depending on the look you're going for, you can wear it as is or ziiiiip off the bottom — cargo pants style — to reveal a mini dress.
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $65 (available in sizes XS–L).
21. A customizable tie-dye boho maxi dress with a backless design so when temps pick up and you decide to shrug off your jacket, you can hit everyone with some serious shoulder action.
Coco de Chom is a Texas-based, family-owned small shop that specializes in handmade garments inspired by Thai designs and beaches. They work with the Foundation for Children in Thailand and currently donate of portion of every sale to help fund vegetable, mushroom, and chicken farming projects.
Promising review: "This dress looks as gorgeous in person as it does in the photos. Fits great and is super soft. Also ordered in another color (which I also LOVE). Customer service is also amazing, and items shipped right away. Couldn't be happier!" —Mary Molnar
Get it from Coco De Chom on Etsy for $54.95+ (available in sizes S–L and in seven colors).
22. An exceptionally easy-to-wear LBD that hits right at your ankle so you can comfortably bend over to tie your shoe without worrying about flashing any passersby (a fear I regularly have when wearing sundresses).
23. Or a colorful, ribbed bodycon if you're ready to swap out your winter black for a more colorful spring hue.
24. A sleeveless bodycon dress with a simple silhouette made more exciting by an adjustable tie. Slip on some color-coordinated flats or heels and you're all done, bb!
Promising review: "This dress is so much more than I expected! I am very curvy so dresses are a toss up. This dress is incredibly comfy! I didn’t find it to be too short like some reviews mentioned. My normal size fit great. I’m off to buy one in every color!" —Anna K.
Get it from Amazon for $28.99 (available in sizes S–XL and in 12 colors).
25. A silky midi dress that is — in '90s vernacular I would like to make a comeback — all that and a bag of chips. Throw on every single accessory you own or go for a more minimalist look with just a strappy shoe — it's really hard to mess up.
Beginning Boutique is a woman-founded Aussie brand based in Brisbane. In an effort to be more sustainable and ethical, they ship in compostable packaging and partner with programs like Thread Together to recycle and upcycle old stock.
Promising review: "The color, fit, length, material was all great. No faults at all. Got heaps of compliments and will wear again." —Anita
Get it from Beginning Boutique for $59.99 (available in sizes 0–12 and in eight colors).
26. A cotton button-down maxi should your usual go-to outfit be an oversized men's shirt and lived-in jeans. This is honestly even better as you can ditch your bottoms. 🤷♀️
Aren's Cotton Shop is a European small biz with all sorts of bohemian apparel.
Get it from Aren's Cotton Shop on Etsy for $48 (available in sizes S–3XL and in two colors).
27. And a smocked flare dress with a tiered skirt that'll have you twirling in three...two...one...yup, there ya go!
Promising review: "I challenge you to buy just one of these once you've got it and tried it on. I receive compliments whenever I wear it. It's light and airy. It's a perfect fit. It just meets the ground and is not too long on me at all, even in flats. I have bought two colors and when the olive one is back in stock in my size, I will be buying that also." —Proud Mommy
Get it from Amazon for $37.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and in 27 colors/prints).
And if you're in need of a new jean jacket to pair with your sundresses, check out our list of jean jackets that are always in style.
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.