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1. A beautiful one-shoulder dress available in tons of striking patterns that are sure to turn heads.
Promising review: "I absolutely looooove 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 $41.99 (available in sizes S–XL and 40 colors).
2. A minidress with long sleeves if you know there's gonna be a chill in the air and you want to stay warm (but still look fabulous). The bright florals make it perfect for any of your spring events.
Promising review: "This dress is perfect for fall weather! The long sleeves keep you warm while keeping you looking trendy and, you know...not like you just rolled out of bed 10 seconds ago. It's a bit loose around the waist, but that was fixed easily with a cute belt, which honestly really enhanced the look. I highly recommended!" —Hetal Patel
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in sizes S–XL and in six styles).
3. A button-up shirt dress that is just begging to be worn with your favorite white sneakers. It's the perfect mix of polished and relaxed that'll make you look and feel good no matter what.
4. A boho maxi dress if you have a wedding to go soon that you forgot about until...well, right now, when I mentioned the word "wedding"! Available in a wide range of shades from pretty pastel colors to dark rich tones, this dress can match whatever kind of vibe you're going for!
Promising review: "I ordered this dress for a November wedding and loved it! It comes down pretty low in the front so I bought a sticky bra to wear with it. The trim down the front and around the waist shows your bare skin. I received lots of compliments and it was the perfect length to wear with heels. It did take a few weeks to arrive so make sure you order in advance!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $53.49+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 14 colors).
5. A fun and playful sun dress with a V-neck, wrap front, and a ruffle hem that will make you want to twirl around in a field full of wildflowers.
Promising reviews: "I love love love this dress. I wore it for Easter this year and got so many compliments. Since then I have bought another dress in a different color and excited to wear them this summer! BUY THIS DRESS. if you’re second guessing whether or not to buy it. BUY IT." –Rhianna Hill
"This is the cutest dress I’ve ever bought on Amazon. I took a risk, but I wanted a true wrap dress. I ordered a large and the waist was a little loose, but the tie allowed me to tie it a little tighter, which creates a cute 'bunched' look. It’s lightweight, not stretchy material (which kinda scared me), but it fits around my curves perfectly still. I’m super excited to wear this for the summer. I wore it for our Valentine's date night and my boyfriend loved it. I also got about five compliments that day from total strangers. I might have to order more in different colors." –Nidia
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 33 colors and patterns).
6. A wrap dress available in so many cute boho prints, you'll have a hard time picking just one (it's okay, buy a few, we won't tell!) You'll be counting down the days until this beauty arrives at your front door so you can throw it on and strut your stuff while looking like a million bucks.
Promising review: "I don't normally write reviews for clothes off of Amazon, but good lordy I am so in love with this dress, I just HAVE to!! I am IN LOVE and am wishing it was warmer weather so I could wear it out and about! First, it is a true wrap dress in that you feed one side through the other, therefore you can adjust how tight or loose it is. Modest? Show some cleavage? Up to you! 😍 Second, it is the PERFECT length for me. Lastly, normally a short ruffle sleeve doesn't fall right on me and makes me look like a football player... these fall immaculately fluttery on me. All in all, I freaking love this dress! And was not prompted in any way to provide a review but felt so compelled when I tried it on! If you are on the fence like I have been for over a year, GET IT!!" —Jess
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 32 styles).
7. An off-the-shoulder ruffle dress because all of us want to feel like a princess every once in a while. You'll love how the layers catch the wind when you walk around in this Cinderella-worthy getup.
That's me on the right wearing this dress in lilac and having a grand old time! I wore this to a wedding this summer that had an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour in 90-degree heat, and even though it's maxi length, I didn't get too hot or sweaty. I was really pleased with how the pleated tiers fell on my body...I just felt very dainty and romantic and confident in this dress! I also loved that I could wear it on or off the shoulders. And no joke I had at least a dozen people compliment me on this dress! And no one believed what I spent on it! I might just have to buy this in many other colors now!
Promising review: "This dress was perfect for a mid-summer wedding! It was extremely comfortable and fit super well! The layers of ruffles are not too bulky and lay super well against your body. Loved the lilac color and got tons of compliments!" —Meghan Barden
Get it from Amazon for $24.92+ (available in sizes S–XL and 41 colors).
8. A lace ruffled midi dress that'll transform you into the fanciest patron of any party you attend. We love how the reviewer below paired their dress with a fascinator!
Promising review: "This dress fit great and we got so many compliments on them!! Really pretty in person too! My sisters and I wore them for bridesmaids dresses to our brother's wedding, highly recommend." —Andrew Smith
Get it from Amazon for $56.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in nine colors).
9. A patterned maxi dress that gives off a vibe I'm calling "headed to my summer beach house" .... even if you're only sticking to your neighborhood. Style it up with a belt, a floppy hat, or some espadrilles to reach peak summer mode.
This beauty comes in nine different patterns and colors — we won't judge if you end up picking out a couple!
Promising review: "We all love easy breezy summer dresses and you need to look no further than this one. It’s literally perfect! I was at the store today and walked by it on the rack. I instantly knew I had to try it on. It’s rare that I fall in love with a piece that quickly and easily, but this is THE ONE. Don’t hesitate. Buy the dress." —Rachel395
Get it from Anthropologie for $168 (available in XXS–XL and in six different colors and patterns; also available in petite and plus sizes).
10. A midi dress from Valani that's both work party-appropriate but also nice enough to wear to a cocktail party. The elbow-length sleeves and darker, structured fabric make this great for chillier days, but it can also be worn when summer rolls around again thanks to the plant-based material that's naturally temperature regulating.
Valani is a sustainable small business dedicated to making pieces that are both eco-friendly and extremely comfortable. They also break down the positive impact each piece in their collection makes. For example, for each Sodalin hemp midi dress produced, the brand avoided 4.1 miles of driving emissions, saved 296.8 days of drinking water, and planted 1 tree.
Get it from Valani for $198 (available in sizes 0–12).
11. A colorful ruffled number so beachy and tropical, it'll make you start humming "Under The Sea" to yourself involuntarily. But seriously, you'll want to keep this in your closet as a trusty option to wear to that fancy wedding you forgot about until the last minute!
Get it from Eloquii for $109.95 (available in sizes 14–20).
12. A retro midi dress that's giving some serious Mad Men vibes in the best way possible. Thankfully, this dress has the modern convenience of POCKETS!
Promising review: "Bought this for my bridesmaid dress and it was perfect. I put it over a silver petticoat. It was comfortable, fit perfectly...not too tight. Very breathable. Plus it has POCKETS! I got many compliments and I can wear it again as a regular dress." —Alyssa Sweat
Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in sizes XS–3XL and in 37 colors/patterns).
13. A high-low dress if you have *checks calendar* six more weddings this year and you're desperate to find a great-fitting, easy breezy, and most importantly *affordable* outfit.
This is the perfect summer dress for any fancy activities you have! It's ultra-breathable and thin, so you can wear this even when it creeps up to 100+ degrees outside! I've worn it to a wedding last year and then to a rehearsal dinner this year, and I will keep this in my regular rotation to break out any time I need to look cute!
Promising review: "Love, love, love this dress! It fits perfectly and is lightweight enough for the heat wave we are experiencing in LA." —Sweet Serenade
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 33 colors).
14. A swing dress designed with elbow-length sleeves and a vintage-inspired silhouette that screams "I'm headed to a garden tea party." If a garden tea party is unfortunately not on your itinerary anytime soon, reviewers say this is also a great option for an outdoor wedding.
Promising review: "This dress is perfect! This dress is elegant and even has large pockets, which is perfect to hold a smartphone and/or lip balm. While I normally wear a size small, I read other reviews which said to buy one size larger, and I'm so glad I did. I highly recommend purchasing this dress." —Amber
Get it from Amazon for $34.92 (available in sizes S–XXL and in 39 colors and patterns).
15. An off-shoulder maxi you'll be ready to show off the second it arrives at your doorstep. I mean, the smocking, the slit, the pattern! It's a serious stunner.
16. A lantern-sleeve mini so adorable and dainty, you might just expect some enchanted woodland animals to follow you around all day. Pair this with a chunky colorful headband to reach peak regal vibes.
17. A simply stunning tiered mini dress complete with eyelets that add so much interesting dimension and texture. Just a warning: be careful wearing this outside in the sun for a long time — imagine the interesting tan lines you'll get!
Get it from Eloquii for $139.95 (available in sizes 14–28 and in peach pink or black).
18. A tiered midi dress with beautiful embroidery, a gorgeous criss-cross back, and a delicate bow detail — basically this dress looks equally stunning at any angle it's viewed from.
Promising review: "The embroidery is truly lovely and the fit is spot on for me. The skirt is nice and full. Can't wait for summer weather!" —WeatherGirl12
Get it from Madewell for $116.99 (originally $138; available in sizes 00–16).
19. A square-neck midi whenever you want to embrace your inner cottagecore fairy. All you have to do is slip into your favorite sandals, and you have a beautifully put-together look that's as appropriate for a baby shower as it is a trip to the vineyard with friends.
Promising review: "I wore the orange one to my cousin's fall wedding and I didn't want to take it off. It is SO COMFORTABLE! The material is nice and I am considering buying another color. It can get a bit wrinkly, but I just threw it in the dryer for a bit and shook it out and it touched up nicely. Buy it! You'll feel like a character from a Jane Austen novel." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $30.59+ (available in sizes XS–XL and in 27 colors).
20. A colorblock tiered dress especially appropriate if your favorite color is green, and we mean every shade of green. We love the adjustable ties in the back to help you get that perfect fit.
Get it from Madewell for $164.50 (available in sizes 00–14).
21. An off-the-shoulder maxi dress, proving you never have to sacrifice comfort for style. Just look how fabulous those reviewers look rocking this dainty and romantic look!
Promising reviews: "Seriously lived in this dress during quarantine. It is so comfortable!!! I didn't wear a bra with it either because of the little ruffle, it hides well, and I'm a pretty chesty girl (D). My favorite part was the pockets. The material is soft and flows nicely. Can be dressed up with a long necklace and some wedges, or casual with flip flops. I will be ordering a couple more." —D. Tate
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 25 colors).
22. A satin maxi dress that's very on trend right now from the material to the bright colors. It comes with shoulder pads to give your silhouette an extra 80s-inspired oomph.
Promising review: "I purchased this for my cousin's wedding! Even though it's a maxi, the slit makes it sexy! The shoulder pads and all the details from buttons are gorgeous! The material isn't thin, but it was also not hot either! Everyone loved the dress and was asking where I got it!" —Tosha
Get it from Eloquii for $139.95 (available in sizes 14–28 and in four colors).
23. A mini dress with a square neckline you might just want to buy in every single color so you always have a dependable, great-looking outfit to fall back on for any last-minute event invites.
Promising review: "I put this dress on and immediately fell in love. As soon as I took it out of the bag I was impressed with the quality. The dress is double lined so no issues with it being see-through. It has a zip-up smocked back which allows for some stretch. I will wear it on the shoulder, but the elastic also allows you to wear it off the shoulder. I had the sleeves pushed up, but they were long enough to reach my wrists. It fit great and was a good length. Definitely recommend this dress!" —Lindsey
Get it from Amazon for $33.14+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and in 17 colors).
24. Or a beachy maxi dress if you prefer free-flowing, loose dresses over anything form-fitting. This is a great summer dress option thanks to the spaghetti straps, but you can also wear it on colder days as long as you pair it with a jean jacket or your favorite cardigan.
Cee Cee's Closet is a Black woman-owned brand that specializes in headwraps, clothes, and more made from gorgeous African textiles.
Get it from Cee Cee's Closet for $130 (available in sizes S–2X).
25. Lastly, a bandage fishtail dress that's giving The Little Mermaid, but make it ~fancy~. This stunner is a sure-fire way to get all eyes on you no matter the event you're showing it off at.
Promising review: "This dress is PERFECT! I got compliments on the dress all night. I already knew it would be snug, but with the length and fishtail detail, it was very classy for a wedding. The material and zipper are sturdy and thick. I always buy dresses from this seller, and they never disappoint!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $65.38+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 16 colors).
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