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1. A puff-sleeve midi dress that'll have you feelin' ~pretty in pink~ all summer long. You might be thinking, "all summer long? really... a long dress?" Yes, a long dress made from a cooling, lightweight material...so AS I SAID, all summer long.
2. A fabulous mini dress because it is officially eyelet season and you need this to make your debut.
3. A floral maxi dress that's making me want to spin around in an open field somewhere. You can't tell me that you see this dress and don't want to immediately channel your inner Julie Andrews in The Sound Of Music.
4. An off-the-shoulder A-line dress you could wear as a beach cover up *and* to happy hour...even if there's a dress code. Just shake off the sand and they'll never know. You know what else they'll never know? That it has pockets. A dress this elegant has no business being this convenient, but miracles do happen, believe it or not.
5. A bubble mini dress with cutouts so you can show a lil' skin and come off as ~effortlessly~ classy at the same time.
6. A fully lined chiffon slip dress that'll crown you the ~trendiest~ guest at the function. If you're not into the long dresses that nicer events *usually* call for, try this. Everyone will be too busy giving you compliments, they won't even realize you're not tripping over the length of your dress.
7. A bodycon dress in case you prefer to keep it simple. Its elegant silhouette and subtle side slit understands the assignment, so you don't have to. Would you rather rack your brain trying to figure out what to wear to "a black-tie optional" event or have this trusty dress on deck? The right answer is clear.
8. A one-shoulder smocked dress in case you're in between spaghetti straps, tube tops, and sleeves. Add a bit of variety to your wardrobe and try this lil' number to reallly keep em' guessing. Plus, it has pockets — nuff said.
9. A tiered dress that gives you options. You can adjust the ruffle neckline and go for either an off-the-shoulder or on-the-shoulder look. It all just depends on your mood and the occasion — luckily for us, this dress is suitable for multiple.
10. A denim corset dress in case the dress code at the event is a bit ambiguous. What does "smart casual" even mean? I'm still not exactly sure, but the sophisticated bodice of this dress combined with the casualness of denim sounds (and looks) very smart to me.
11. A lightweight slip dress that's a simple solution to even the most overwhelming of occasions. Your big bday bash is coming up and you've thought of every outfit from a legit ball gown to (giving up) and arriving in your sweats. How about this classic and comfortable option, that still says "I'm the star of the show!"
12. A smocked dress fit for a yacht party. Don't have a yacht party to go to? Well, I don't know anyone who does, but what I do know is that this dress has summer fun written all over it, so it's perfect for any occasion you have planned.
13. A ruched baby doll dress because you deserve to have a little fun. When's the last time you wore a dress like this and spun around? Probably when you were 7. Well, here's the adult equivalent, so have at it.
14. A high-low chiffon dress that's an easy, breezy option for that outdoor wedding you'll be attending in the middle of July.
15. A handkerchief-hem floral dress because if you don't have a floral dress in your rotation for your upcoming spring events, then you're not taking advantage of the season and will be kicking yourself in the near future. Don't let that happen.
16. A lace-up dress that's the definition of business in the front, party in the back. It's a lovely, timeless piece fit for so many occasions, with the added bonus of having a crisscross, lace-up back to give you the very important ~edge~ that all your articles of clothing *must* have.
17. A ribbed tank dress in case ~dressing up~ isn't really your thing. This is as comfortable as your everyday clothes and can actually be worn every day — however, slap on a comfortable platform sandal and suddenly, it works perfectly for the fancy, business dinner that's slowly creeping up on your calendar.
18. A dress with flutter sleeves that I may as well call wings, considering how angelic you're about to look.
19. An asymmetrical dress because you are a unique individual and your clothing must reflect that at all times. A normal (i.e. boring) straight hemline simply won't cut it. 💃
20. A tube top dress that's somehow simple and yet, not simple at all. The attention is in the details, folks. The folded, rounded-out tube neckline and grommet lace-up back make this baby much more special than your average strapless dress.
21. A wrap dress with a double-layered hemline so every step you take is followed by breezy, sashaying movement. Go ahead, strut your stuff.
22. A long-sleeve button-down dress (with pockets!) that takes business casual to a whole, other level. I like to call this Risky Business meets professional.
23. A halter-neck knit dress because we've been anxiously waiting all winter to finally rock a halter-neck again. My friends, the time is now.
24. A mock-neck dress for the old souls who have been eagerly searching for the perfect ~retro~ outfit. The '60s called — and they're jealous of your amazing dress.
25. A ballet dress that'll transition seamlessly from day to night, ya know, in case your summer soiree goes from dusk til' dawn. As it should.
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