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1. An airy nap dress I own and plan to wear into fall with a moto jacket and ankle boots. It's super easy to adjust the puff sleeves from on- to off-the-shoulder to fit your mood.
2. A showstopping mesh dress you can use as a base for basically any special event's ensemble, like falling asleep on the couch with Halloween chocolate all over your face after watching Hocus Pocus for the gazillionth time.
3. A gingham puff-sleeve dress you'll be sad you didn't own until after clicking *add to cart* after reading this story.
4. A work of art (more or less) that'll have people thinking you paid a devastatingly high price for it.
5. A faux-leather dress in a gorgeous silhouette your nosy aunt may assume you spent your rent money on instead of picking up at Tar-jay.
6. A green maxi dress with just-dramatic-enough sleeves and a super comfy silhouette to keep you covered physically and fashionably.
7. A lightweight tunic that'll easily go with whatever pair of leggings are clean atm. (It's truly a struggle.)
8. A cozy turtleneck dress you can throw on with your over-the-knee boots. You don't have to wear a print or bright color to look totally ~stunning~ this season. (Though this does have a few patterns....)
9. A slinky slip dress that'll look sooooo hot but is prime for layering with all your fall faves. I own this dress and it's a total stunner!
10. A show-stopping African-print dress might just spur on some glam plans so you can show it off to the world. Or at least that's what *I* think you should do.
11. A printed option that'll please folks who like some fabric on their arms but won't compromise on style.
12. A cottagecore option that'll make you feel like you're floating through life like someone's fairy godmother.
Simple Chics Boutique / Etsy
Simple Chics Boutique is a Columbia, South Carolina-based shop featuring gorgeous clothing, accessories, and home accents.
Get it from Simple Chics Boutique on Etsy for $39 (available in sizes S–XL and five colors).
13. A magnificent tiered dress 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.
14. A leopard slip dress with an alluring slit you'll have to hide from yourself occasionally, lest you wear it five times a week! (But there are worse things.)
15. A boho dress ready for your tasseled jacket, wide-brim hat, and cowboy boots. I can picture you apple-picking in this right now.
16. A ~dramatic~ belted gown you'll twirl in as you exit any conversation.
17. An eyelet-flecked piece you'll find yourself wearing weekly. At *least* weekly, that is.
18. A Wednesday Addams classic that, TBH, you're going to wear over and over again during normal life, too. Feel free to sport that sulk-y Wednesday expression year-round.
19. An animal print number with bell sleeves that you can also snag in Buffalo plaid and pair with leggings and boots all winter long.
20. A stellar velvet frock that'll turn any day that ends in -y into a total party.
21. An angelic option sure to set your heart aflutter. I own this and it's the *best* compliment bait.
22. A flowing shirt dress perf for fall activities like apple picking or sipping a hot toddy fireside... perhaps even on the same day!!! What a day that would be.
23. A solid dress with pockets for so much wardrobe versatility, you'll wonder why you didn't buy it in every color (there are 22, BTW!) from the start.
24. Bib overalls so you can get more wear out of your fave tops without worrying about pulling on leg prisons.
25. A pretty baby doll you can rock tightless while it's still a bit warm or with tights and combat boots to fight seasonal chills.
26. A snake-print midi sure to slither its way into your regular outfit rotation.
27. A loose sparkly party dress so you can have plenty of room to shimmy around, as you're wont to do.
28. A colorful wrap dress for something that's office dress code-approps (or perf for that virtual interview) without being a total snore.
29. A gorgeous velvet dress – it'll feel so nice next time you hug yourself shivering in your still-somehow-frigid office.
30. A flowy boho style you'll get a ton of use out of in other seasons. Reviewers have paired it with cowboy boots and tights for a fall-friendly look that'll make you fend off the compliments.
31. An apron-style dress that'll make layering (or not!) super easy.
D&L Awesome Living / Etsy
D&L Awesome Living is a Vancouver, Canada-based Etsy shop with tons of cute accessories and comfy apron dresses.
Get it from D&L Awesome Living on Etsy for $23.13 (available in one size).
32. A striped beaut in case you like to keep things as comfy as possible. Turns out, we're kindred spirits!
33. A tie-dye maxi that'll turn out to be one of the most versatile things in your closet.
34. A ruffled masterpiece passersby will think you spent $$$ on but I can keep a secret.
35. A high-neck dress you simply must post on your Insta. Sorry, this is not up for debate.
36. A dramatic velvet beaut because if you're not dressing like a centuries-old vampire from an Ann Rice novel who's living it up in current times then what are you even doing with your life?
37. A sequined beaut with sleeves because it's long sleeve weather but you can still look like a party. I think I just found your look for your holiday card this year.
38. A wrap sweater dress with bat wings that'll look so glam it should be illegal. But they'll also trap in some of that body heat bc you want other ppl to shake in your wake bc of your look. But no shivering for you.
39. 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.
40. 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!)
41. And a rockabilly style frock in a ton of patterns so you'll be fashionably covered whether you're going to a car show, Halloween party, birthday party... really wherever!
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