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1. A V-neck dress might just make getting ready for those weekend plans drastically easier. Now you just have to figure out shoes! (Psst, you can basically wear it with anything.)
Promising review: "I love love love this dress. I wore it for Easter this year and got so many compliments. My ONLY complaint is the boob area. However, this was only a complaint on Easter when I would have like to have been more modest. I had to pin the dress in the cleavage area to make sure the girls were covered. Since then I have bought another dress in a different color and I'm excited to wear them this summer! BUY THIS DRESS. if you’re second-guessing whether or not to buy it, BUY IT." —Rhianna Hill
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 33 colors/patterns).
2. A bodycon T-shirt dress with a tulip hem for wearing with sneakers in hot weather or with a blazer or moto jacket with heels for drinks at night.
Promising review: "This dress is phenomenal. Not see through at all (I did buy black, though), and it is lined. It’s also extremely comfortable. I plan to dress it both up and down either for work or casual outings. I’ll admit I was skeptical, but I definitely won’t be returning this dress. And as many have stated it looks much more expensive than what it goes for." —KG
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 22 colors and prints).
3. A gingham puff-sleeve dress you'll be sad you didn't own until after clicking *add to cart* after reading this story. The material makes it super forgiving to shove in your suitcase and still look (and feel) easy and breezy while living your best vacation life. Two summers ago I wore it all over Rome and Venice where I went in tons of cathedrals that have modest dress codes.
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'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). 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 $30.99 (available in sizes S–XL and nine colors).
4. 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).
5. 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.
6. A ladylike polka-dot number that tbh I wouldn't be shocked if Kate Middleton wore. 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).
7. A stretchy vintage-style dress that'll make you feel 10x dressier, no matter the event. Even if it's just a coffee run! (Seriously, dress up for a coffee run if you want!)
Promising review: "Bought the 14 based on measurements; I'm usually a medium up top and a 12 size bottom. I'm 36–31–45, 174 lbs, 36C and it was the perfect fit. Paired it with a wide belt and voila! No alterations needed, no adjustments, just perfect." —Coolchick777
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in 20 colors and sizes S–2XL).
8. A bodycon midi dress perfect for that 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).
9. 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).
10. A colorful print in your choosing — there are 24 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 22 colors and prints).
11. A ruffly sleeve looker as a fresh, colorful addition to your outfit rotation. We could all use one of those this season.
Promising review: "This dress is sooo completely adorable!! I got so many compliments on the dress and I felt totally comfortable." —Nakia E. Cook
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in sizes XS–4XL and 18 colors/styles).
12. A short-sleeve skater dress that'll work for basically any warm-weather activity. Ready that picnic basket!
Note: The buttons aren't functional, they're just for design.
Promising review: "I love this dress! I can wear it to work, dress it up a little or just keep it casual. And I have a large chest and I don’t have to worry about the buttons popping open because they’re not functional and that’s the best part!! I’m ordering another one in a different color." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 43 designs, including long-sleeve options).
13. 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).
14. A cute patterned dress ready for your tasseled jacket and wide-brim hat you dug out of storage after binge-watching Daisy Jones & The Six.
15. 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).
16. 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 five colors).
17. 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 $35.99+ (available in 15 styles and sizes XS–XL).
18. A high-neck dress you simply must post on your Insta. Sorry, this is not up for debate.
Promising review: "YES!!! SO MANY TIMES YES!! Loved it. This dress was beyond — the color was amazing; the number of heads I turned in the office was wow, and the compliments just kept on coming. I absolutely love this dress, and I didn't want to take it off at the end of the day. Comfortable, lightweight, easy, absolutely beautiful, and true to size." —Mushka
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and eight prints).
19. 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).
20. A flowy ruffled-hem dress that'll look equally perfect with bare legs or your suede over-the-knee boots you CANNOT wait to pull out for the season.
FYI, this dress is included in Prime Wardrobe so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!
Promising review: "I absolutely love this dress — it fits perfectly and it's so adorable. The first day I wore it I got so many compliments and it was so comfortable. It was nice to wear as a dress or even a long shirt with leggings. The color is really cute, too. I definitely recommend it and will probably buy more in different colors!" —Jasmine Ball
Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 15 colors)
21. A short-sleeve maxi dress with POCKETS to give you lots of room to contort your legs into the comfiest possible position while you catch up with your favorite YouTubers.
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 $34.99+ (available in sizes 14—26 and 39 colors).
22. A flowy shift dress here for you now and when it's finally (ugh) tights weather a loooong time from now.
23. A striped beaut (OK, it's in some solid colors too) in case you like to keep things as comfy as possible. Turns out, we're kindred spirits!
Promising review: "The dress is the perfect length for work and isn't see through at all. I love black and white stripes and this dress, also, pockets!" —Brinna Kerrick
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 31 colors/prints).
24. A strapless boho lewk might just solve your "What do I wear?" problems 'til you break out the puffer coat once again.
FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give this a spin before you buy it!
Promising review: "I love this dress! It’s such a beautiful summer/beach dress. I wore it both as a dress alone and as a swimsuit coverup. The fit was perfect for me. The chest part is stretchy and held up nicely." —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 35 colors).
25. A gorgeous African-print dress more or less built for twirling *and* catching compliments left and right. Plus, the elastic waist makes it so easy to wear.
Designs By Abike is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based small biz specializing in African-inspired fashion and accessories.
Get it from Designs By Abike on Etsy for $99.99 (available in sizes S–2X).
26. A tie-dye maxi dress you'll don on the couch, then show off while you pick up your farmers market haul.
Promising review: "I love this maxi so much! I've had it for a couple of years now. It is so lightweight and perfect for hot summer days, but is also great paired with a jean jacket or cardigan in the fall. I love the functional pockets. LOVE that it is not sheer at all and holds up AMAZINGLY wash after wash. It is a little oversized, so I would definitely size down. I have it tied up in the front for looks and because it does drag a tiny bit on the ground." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 32 colors).
27. A magnificent tiered masterpiece to 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 S–XL and 20 colors).
28. 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 RHNY. (*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 $25.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 38 colors/prints).
29. 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 $43.99+ (available in sizes 0X–4X and 13 styles).
30. 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-foot-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 $25.99+ (available in sizes S–3X and 16 prints).
31. 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).
32. A show-stopping slit if your main concern for a new dress is some sartorial drama. (Same.)
ME MI MART is a London-based fashion shop.
Get it from ME MI MART on Etsy for $34.90 (available in sizes S–L).
33. A strappy casual dress to really help you show off some of the local plant life. Your fiddle-leaf fig has never looked so stunning!
Promising review: "I’m obsessed with this dress! It's so light and so comfortable! I bought the sapphire blue and I'm going to buy the black and potentially the green as well!" —Morgan Tecchio
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 11 colors).
34. 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).
35. 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 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 $42.99+ (available in sizes M–XXL, S–L petite, and L–XXL tall and 29 styles).
36. A *pocketed* maxi will be super easy to wear, even if your plans for the day is to just roll around on the floor with the puppy. (Am I invited?)
Promising review: "This is my new favorite dress! I absolutely love it. I go back and forth between an L and an XL and ordered an XL to be safe. It's a little big, but overall a great dress! It's lightweight enough to be extremely comfortable and breathable, but heavy enough that you can't see what's underneath. I highly recommend!" —T
Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 28 colors and prints).
37. A slinky slip dress can look sooooo hot but is prime for layering with all your spring faves. It's a total stunner!
As you can see, I own this dress in black. And after wearing that dozens of times, I bought it in Spiced Burgundy during Black Friday sales last year.
Get it from Aritzia for $118 (available in 15 colors and sizes 2XS–1X).
38. 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 $48 (available in sizes S–XL).
39. A body con option (with pockets!) to help cover up those scrapes from a hike your partner talked you into last weekend. (I can't be the only indoorsy person who gets talked into these things.)
Reviewers suggest ordering one size down if you don't want a loose, oversized fit.
Promising review: "I purchased this to have as a dinner dress for a cruise that my husband and I went on this past winter. It is very over-sized and loose so I ended up just wearing it as a walkaround lounge dress. But it is very comfortable and has pockets so that's a plus! The striped colors are cute too!" —Red's Wife
Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 37 colors).
40. A shorter gingham option with tiers made for twirling and optimal air flow...all the better for shimmying when ya want.
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 made really well; I was pleased to see it also 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 like that it is more flowy and comfortable-fitting! I will be wearing this dress all summer and then some!" —Theresa St Peter
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and seven colors).
41. 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).
42. 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).
43. A waffle-knit dress (with pockets!) as a super cozy option.
FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give this a spin before you buy it!
Promising review: "Turned out perfect! It's surprisingly lightweight, extremely comfortable, and easy to style. I ordered my normal size and it fit exactly as advertised. I'm a fan of comfy fashion so this was right up my alley. AND IT HAS POCKETS." —Mariah
Get it from Amazon for $18.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 15 colors/patterns).
44. 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).
45. A cloud smock dress that'll be appropriately light and airy when the forecast is basically the surface of the sun.
noemiah is a Canadian small biz specializing in glam fashions.
Promising review: "This dress is an absolute dream. The material is so light and flowy, it’s going to be perfect during the hot summer heat. This is my fourth Cecilia dress and I cannot say enough good things about them. As a plus sized woman it can be hard to find a piece of clothing that works for many different phases and occasions in life (dressy, casual, pregnancy, breast feeding) that you also love. These are my unicorn dresses, they help me feel comfortable and beautiful in any situation." —Kate
Get it from noemiah on Etsy for $156.50+ (available in one size in blue or pink, or with or without embroidery).
46. 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.
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