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1. A convertible floral number that'll almost feel like a two-fer because you can wear it on- or off-the-shoulders. Either way, it'll be the star of all your spring pics.
2. A crocheted tiered dress I've personally been mulling over. So if you buy it we can be twins? You can even wear it with or without the slip!
Get it from Never Fully Dressed for $255 (available in sizes S/M, L/XL, XXL/XXXL).
3. A floral mini dress if you've gotta look really cute, really fast. Picture it: Sicily, 2024. A BuzzFeed Shopping reader poses in front of a picturesque sunset on a The White Lotus–inspired summer vacation. Just stay away from anyone named Quentin.
Promising review: "I will be buying this dress again in different colors! This dress was so pretty and good quality too. Have worn it serval times and received tons of compliments! You can dress up with heels or dress down with sneakers. Such a great summer/springtime dress!" —Danielle Sharp Furlow
Get it from Amazon for $35.09+ (available in 16 colors and sizes S–XL).
4. A long-sleeve boho dress to help you realize your spring style after you finally finished Daisy Jones & The Six.
5. A belted ruffled dress will help cut back on the math you have to do to figure out if a top will tuck neatly into a dress. This gives you that look for half the effort.
Promising review: "I love this dress! Just what I was looking for. Super soft material and light weight. I am self conscious of my arms so I love the sleeves. I have an hourglass figure and feel it accentuates the curves in the right places. I recommend ordering if you’re on the fence." —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $41.99 (available in sizes S–2XL and 14 styles).
6. A one-shouldered frock prime for that early-May wedding you've got on your schedule where you'll see a ton of old college buds and, therefore, will have a horde of pics from it after.
7. A knee-length halter dress available in a range of colors and prints so you'll probably wanna snag a few for all kinds of seasonal photo ops.
8. A floral midi built to impress — especially if a babydoll or nap dress shape isn't your thing.
Promising review: "This dress!!! I got a medium and it was the perfect dress for dancing and looked amazing!" —Tiffany Hawkins
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and 14 styles).
9. A black organza dress that's giving Wednesday season two. But you shouldn't wait around 'til that airs to wear it! (You can get a plain black slip to wear underneath!)
Promising review: "I use this with a simple silk undergarment of the same color...From being a beach coverup for a casual and refreshing dress for the hotter days. Size up if you have bigger arms or large breasts as it doesn’t have any stretch to it at all." —Joan Espinoza-Gonzalez
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in sizes XS–3XL and four styles).
10. An asymmetrical-tiered midi dress you can toss on with a pair of cowboy boots that've been collecting dust in the back of your closet. (Yes, we must begin acquiring our Cowboy Carter wardrobe.)
Get it from American Eagle for $52.46 (available in sizes XXS–XXL and also in black).
11. A maxi shirtdress with a cinchable waist for a super comfy fit that'll make you feel like you just walked out of a Nancy Meyers movie.
“I absolutely love this dress! I love the ties in the front, and the back looks like a long T-shirt. It’s also super comfortable. Love it so much I bought another one in a different color. A huge plus is the two front pockets. You know us women love pockets!” —Texas
Get it from Target for $28 (available in sizes XS–4X and five colors/prints).
12. A drawstring bodycon dress with some major versatility — you can adjust the drawstring for the perfect length and look, then throw all kinds of springy light outerwear over it as needed.
Promising reviews: "I finally bought this dress after seeing it all over TikTok and HOLY SMOKES. I cannot believe how universally [good it looks on people]. It's absolutely stunning!" —Catherine Thriveni
"This dress is amazing! The fabric is so soft and silky but also has structure and because the sides are ruched, I can adjust it to the perfect length, which means a lot when you're only 5'1". The ruching allows me to control the amount of fabric gathered in the tummy and behind areas. To sum it all up, I LOVE the dress and plan on purchasing at least two more in the army green and the brown because this style dress can also be worn in the fall and spring months with a basic or colored denim jacket and a cute pair of boots or booties!" —Tonya
Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 27 colors/styles).
13. A magnificent tiered masterpiece that'll make you look like you paid an extra digit for it. But you and I know that's not the case. We shan't tell your nemesis.
Promising review: "OMG! Awesome!!!!! I plan to wear it on my shoulders, and the elastic seems strong enough to hold. I bought the white and it’s light and airy — not see though at all. I'm so thrilled. I will buy it in black ASAP!" —LB
Get it from Amazon for $43.98+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 40+ colors).
14. A colorful print in your choosing — there are 23 of 'em! — with a peekaboo keyhole at the bust for a lil' extra something something.
FYI, the straps are adjustable and depending on the style you order some front ties are functional and others are just for decor!
Promising review: "Omg best dress I’ve ever bought on Amazon. Super comfy. Past the knee so not too short, and stretchy so there is boob room. BUY IT!" —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 23 colors and prints).
15. A romper disguised as a maxi to help protect against gentle breezes that turn into gusts, along with all the strange positions you use to get comfy while sedentary.
Promising review: "I love this romper dress. I could wear it every day. I get so many compliments on it. I'm 5'10 and 180 pounds with big boobs. An extra large fit me and was actually big enough for my torso without giving me camel toe! My friends have all been begging for one of these dresses. It does come wrinkly, but you can just iron it and then enjoy feeling like a goddess!" —Catherine Watkins
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in sizes S–3X and 16 prints).
16. A cutout midi poised to become the star of your summer wardrobe.
17. A tiger-print dress passersby will assume you bought on a luxurious, tropical vacation. Go ahead. Let 'em assume. But then if they ask, be super helpful and point them to this Etsy shop chock full of dresses in glorious prints.
Babita Tex is a New York-based clothing store.
Get it from Babita Tex on Etsy for $61.99 (available in sizes S–XL).
18. A linen babydoll dress you can have custom-made to fit your measurements. Plus, that super cute low back (and the upcoming summer heat) will be the perfect excuse to go bra-less. Life is short. Bra bands are too tight.
19. A ~dramatic~ belted gown you'll twirl in as you exit any conversation.
FYI, the ribbon belt is removable!
Promising review: "This dress is so incredibly gorgeous. I've been very into the high neckline trend. I can wear it with flats or heels without worrying about it getting dirty. I love that it comes with a little matching string to tie at the waist for a more fitted look. It's so comfortable and flowy. It's exactly what I was looking for and the colors are gorgeous. :)" —Paisley
Get it from Amazon for $30.09+ (available in sizes M–XXL, XXL tall and 29 styles).
20. A palm-print beach dress because you can't get enough of Real Housewives of Miami (same) and wanna capture a little bit of that glamour, even if it's just at the community pool while watching your kids at swim lessons. (After all, every time you step out of the house is a fashion op.)
Get it from Boohoo for $22.50 (available in sizes 20–24).
21. A graphic maxi dress for a chic, dramatic statement. Pregnant *and* non-pregnant reviewers are raving about it!
Promising review: "I’m 5'2 and currently 33 weeks pregnant. I’m normally a small and I ordered a small. The dress was snug, but is a stretchy material so it stretched well to fit the bump. I got a lot of compliments on it when I wore it to lunch and from others on social media. I’m short and wore flats so you’ll see it did not really go all the way down to the floor. It has adjustable straps and the material is like a thick sweater stretch material." —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 23 designs).
22. A wrap dress will let ya show lots of leg to period piece beaus you're currently binge-watching.
FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give this a spin before you buy it!
Promising review: "This dress is SO PRETTY!!! The minute I walked out I had so many people compliment on this dress I bought my regular size and absolutely love it!!! The quality is amazing...extremely soft cotton." —Sarah Arshad
Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in sizes S–2XL and 32 styles).
23. A cherry-picked frock in case you need yet another '90s-inspired thing in your closet. Yes, yes you do need it. Trust me, I bought it two summers ago and have worn it at least a dozen times since.
24. A ladylike polka-dot number that tbh you could wear to brunch with your great-aunt and then out day-drinking with your roomies after. But it also has accommodating stretch, barely wrinkles, and will look so nice in any photos where you wanna look fab but don't wanna upstage your surroundings.
Promising review: "It comes just below the knees and covers the shoulders, so this dress was perfect for my recent trip to Asia. I was able to go into all of the temples without needing an extra cover. The striking color came out beautiful in my photos also. The material doesn't really wrinkle, so it was easy to pull out of the bag and throw on. It's not tight under the underarms, which made wearing it in the 100 degree weather much more comfortable." —dctreview
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in 15 colors and sizes S–XL).
25. A bodycon midi dress perfect for looking oh-so-glamorous at that fancy dinner you're going to...or just drinks at a fancy place before you grab a cheap slice of pizza.
Promising review: "I am in love with this dress! It is so soft and stretchy but looks sexy and chic even though it’s only $17. It wasn’t see through at all. It hit me at the perfect midi length and it was great being able to slightly adjust the straps. I wore it with nude heels for a fancy dinner out and got so many compliments, but it would also be great layered with tights and boots and a sweater for fall/winter. I 100% recommend this dress! Best Amazon purchase ever! I can’t wait to wear it again." —Sarah L.
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in sizes S–XL and eight colors).
26. A cute mini floral dress can help compensate for your inability to keep a living plant live.
Promising review: "This dress is sooooo cute! I got a ton of compliments on it when I recently wore it to a baby shower. Loved the soft material, and it can easily be dressed up or down, from work to brunch. I bought my normal size, it fit perfectly. But I could have probably got away with a size smaller. Will order another color." —Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $32.25+ (available in sizes S–XXL and nine colors).
27. A flowy boho style you'll get a ton of use out of in other seasons. It'll look equally amazing with cowboy boots or sandals. Cue to you in a piazza in Rome rocking this with your favorite accessory, a cone of gelato.
FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give this a spin before you buy it!
Reviewers say it runs a tad big because that's the style.
Promising review: "Bought this to wear to a concert and it was perfect! It does run a little big but not so big that you need to exchange. Super comfortable! Love it!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $30+ (available in sizes S–2X and 10 colors).
28. A showstopping mesh dress you can use as a base for basically any special event's ensemble. Hello, Summer Goth.
Promising review: "I bought this for my birthday party this month (July). The dress came on time, fit me perfectly in every area and the material was fantastic for the price. I found no downsides to this dress other than the mesh is hotter than it looks. Having been born in the summer I’m used to it but it’s definitely toasty! I thought it was a beautiful addition to my closet. Dark but not tacky is my fashion goal LOL. I found it to be a bit itchy, but I have the most sensitive skin of all time. Overall I’d buy this dress again, I loved it and so did everyone else!" —Kelly
Get it from Amazon for $30.98+ (available in sizes 2/4–18/20 and 15 styles/colors).
29. A ruched wrap dress that'll more or less be the definition of "pulled together but comfy."
Promising review: "I love the fit of this wrap dress and it fits true to size. And I absolutely love the color. If you are thinking about buying this dress, I think you should definitely buy it. You will not be disappointed." —Shayna Spivey
Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in sizes 14–26 and in 26 colors).
30. A ruffly sleeve number with bell sleeves that you can also snag in tons of patterns and pair with the cute open-toe shoes you've been yearning to wear all winter.
Promising review: "The material is lovely and the zipper in the back brings the quality of this dress right up. I chose the leopard and I’m so glad I did — it’s a classy print for me. Today I wore jewel-green medium-heeled slides and matching fringe-green earrings!" —Cindy
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in 44 styles and sizes XS–XL).
31. A ruffled masterpiece passersby will think you spent $$$ on, but I can keep a secret.
Promising review: "Love this dress, modest enough to wear for work but cute enough to wear every day! I'm petite so I would say it runs a bit bigger than I'd prefer but it is still super cute! Also, this exact dress is being sold at other boutiques for three times the price!" —Emily Seils
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 12 colors).
32. A flowy shift dress here for you now and when it's finally (ugh) tights weather a loooong time from now.
33. A tie-dye maxi dress you'll don on the couch, then show off while you pick up your farmers market haul.
Promising review: "This is the perfect casual summer dress! The neck opening hits right above the bust, and the hem opens on the side at the knee with the front and back going down to my ankles. Super light fabric — could be used as a swimsuit cover-up, but it was thick enough for me to wear out and about with regular undergarments." —Stacie
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 32 colors).
34. A cheery midi swing dress with tons of patterns to make it a top contender for a date night with your person or the cast of RHNJ. (*My* kind of date night.)
FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give this a spin before you buy it!
Promising review: "If you've heard good things about this dress, they're true! I'm one of those people who never writes reviews. I found this dress through a BuzzFeed article and couldn't resist the white sunflower one. The material is stretchy and just fits your body so well. I didn't have any problems with it being see-through while I was wearing light grey underwear. The length is cute, it hugs you in the right spots, and the buttons are fake so they stay uniform all the way down. It's stretchy across the back of the bodice, so bigger-chested people would love this. Me and my mom have completely different body types and the large fits us both amazingly! I'm definitely going to try to order as many prints as I can!" —Courtney Clark
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 38 colors/prints).
35. A cold-shoulder looker can keep your love for fun prints covered, even if the only thing you're giving the cold shoulder is that sink full o' dirty dishes.
Promising review: "I never leave reviews but...wow! Get yourself this dress! I cannot recommend it enough! I'm working through a lot of self-esteem issues, but this dress made me feel BEAUTIFUL, sexy, and confident. All things I haven't felt like in a while. Seriously, wearing it I felt like an ethereal wood nymph roaming the streets of Paris. It definitely gave me a much-needed confidence boost." —BRENDA RODRIGUEZ
Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in sizes 0X–4X and six styles).
36. An airy nap dress I own and plan to wear as much as possible. It's super easy to adjust the puff sleeves from on- to off-the-shoulder to fit your mood.
FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give this a spin before you buy it!
I know, I look SO elegant and not at all like I've been running on ~three hours of sleep a night for going on a week at this point of my vacation, right?! I packed it for Italy knowing that I'd be going in lots of churches and religious sites that require having your shoulders and knees covered, and I pulled it off with this by merely slipping the sleeves up higher (as seen on the right when visiting the church with The Mouth of Truth from A Roman Holiday...turns out I'm NOT a liar after all). But I owned this dress months before I touched down in Rome and have been racking up compliments from strangers on the streets of NYC thanks to this frock. ("Thanks! It's from Amazon!') It washes well, is super lightweight, and very easy to wear with a regular bra. The only thing it *doesn't* have is pockets. But I'll make an exception for this comfy beaut.
Get it from Amazon for $26.39 (available in sizes XS–XL and eight colors).
37. A tie-strap beaut in an ankle-grazing length for those moments when you've GOTTA stoop down and play with a puppy. This has you covered.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this dress! It’s comfortable but also looks chic. I feel like it could be easily dressed up or down. I’ve worn mine as a halter and regularly tied as pictured. It does run a bit large so I would size down if you’re in between sizes. I ordered another color after receiving mine because it’s so great!" —Ally Estergard
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in sizes S–XL and eight colors/patterns).
38. A halter neck sundress in a maxi silhouette and a variety of patterns to help elevate your grand entrance — even if it's just popping in the store to buy some TP.
Promising review: "This purchase completely exceeded my expectations. Dress is well made and SOFT. It’s 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).
39. A striped cap sleeve midi — it might be the next best (and comfiest) thing to wearing a night gown out and about.
Promising review: "This summer dress is a must have! I must have worn it at least once a week all summer long. It’s so comfortable and the material is breathable.. even on humid days. The pockets are ideal and the flutter cap sleeves couldn’t be cuter. I wore it with white sneakers, sandals and espadrilles so it’s very versatile. Looking forward to pulling it out of the closet next summer." —Nikki Scott
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in sizes 4–10 and 14 styles).
40. A casual striped option with some ruffled sleeves to make it feel a bit special but not super dressy. We're keeping it casual rn.
Promising review: "This dress was perfect for our beach vacation. Light weight yet not too thin...you could not see through the dress so it was perfect for the hot weather!! High recommend!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and nine colors/styles).
41. A spaghetti strap bodycon that'll just look really hot and expensive, OK? Everyone could use a few things that fall into those categories.
Promising review: "OK so to be completely honest, when I received this dress and unpacked it I was extremely disappointed. The fabric was really thin and it seems like the quality was not good at all. I had every intention of returning it. But for some reason, I decided why not? Let me go ahead and try it on and see how it fits. I could not be happier. This dress hugs your curves in the best way. Do not be discouraged at how thin the material is when you first open it. It is definitely a dress that you have to put on to truly see how amazing it is. I am soooo happy that I decided to go ahead and try it on anyway. You NEED this dress in your life. I'm ordering the other colors immediately." —Jane Domino
Get it from Amazon for $20.88+ (available in sizes S–XL and 19 colors).
42. A tank dress perfect for when you have to wear clothes, but you don't want a ton of fabric touching your body. BTW, it has pockets!
Promising review: "This dress is so simple and versatile...I bought four! I wear it around the house almost like a house dress or lounging wear, around town, over a bathing suit, and even to bed. It is really comfortable. As far as fit goes, it is the smallest bit too low in the bust. I do find that I am pulling it up in the chest in public, which I’ve remedied with a bralette underneath. I ordered a medium. A medium fits looser and natural how I like, but I could probably fit into a small if I wanted a snugger fit, which might remedy the looser bust. The silhouette of the dress is a loose hourglass shape with a baggier hip and room in the gut. I love it!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $25.89+ (available in sizes XS–4XL and in 45 styles).
43. A slinky slip dress that'll look sooooo hot but is prime for layering. I own this dress and it's a total stunner! Also, it's basically a piece of lingerie you can sleep in...hence "slip dress."
I love this dress *so* much that after owning it in black a few years, I bought it again in Spiced Burgundy on Black Friday 2022, and then in Bitter Sage and Rosy Red since then.
Get it from Aritzia for $118 (available in 13 colors and sizes 2XS–1X).
44. A lantern sleeve mini I'm sure Belle would wear for a summertime jaunt to the library in 2024.
45. A flared vintage-inspired dress you'll wanna buy after your next Hairspray rewatch...which is always a great idea.
Some reviewers rec wearing 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 $34.69+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and in 40 colors/patterns).
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