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1. A short-sleeve maxi dress with POCKETS that'll 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 $28.99+ (available in sizes 14—26 and 23 colors).
2. 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 19 colors/prints).
3. A tie-dye maxi dress you'll don on the couch, then show off while you pick up your farmers market haul.
FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give this a spin before you buy it!
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 $25.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 32 colors).
4. A strapless boho lewk might just solve your "What do I wear?" problems 'til you break out the puffer coat months from now.
5. 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 $37.98+ (available in sizes S–XL and 20 colors).
6. 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 $35.98+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 38 colors/prints).
7. An open-back number I highly rec wearing while singing along to Mamma Mia for a sunny dose of escapism while parked on your couch.
Promising review: "I have been wanting this same dress from Free People but it was $118. I was leery about this considering it was much cheaper in cost but it is PERFECT! I'm 5-foot-6, 116 lbs., and it fit absolutely perfect. Great length too. Keep in mind you can't wear a bra with it and if you are larger-busted (I'm small, an A cup) then it may fit totally different. It's thin and lightweight but with skin-colored undies, I had no problem with lines or visibility. I'm considering buying it in another color 😍" —Bullitt02797
Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 24 colors).
8. A cold-shoulder looker to 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 $32.99+ (available in sizes 0X–4X and 13 styles).
9. A maxi dress that'd look FANTASTIC beachside (as seen here) but will keep you looking great for all your landlocked adventures too.
Promising review: "I bought this dress on a whim and was a little skeptical about it. I have never received so many compliments on a dress before. I wore it on a trip to the Biltmore Estate with my husband and in-laws and we honestly couldn't get through the day without someone stopping me every few minutes to ask where I got my dress or to tell me how gorgeous it was. It flowed beautifully on that windy day. I'm obsessed with it, I even bought two more in different colors. I highly recommend it!!!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 40 prints).
10. 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).
11. A floral maxi with a slit can allow lots of movement so you can artfully arrange yourself on that couch that's started to take on your body's imprint.
Promising review: "I bought the dress in a size large (I'm 180 lbs. and 5-foot-6) for a cruise this year. I got so many compliments. I love it so much! Good quality, long enough for me, and I didn't use a bra! Amazon is my secret weapon. So happy with my dress." —Maria Durbin
Get it from Amazon for $18.19+ (available in sizes S–XL and nine colors).
12. 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 $23.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 24 colors and prints).
13. 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.
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 $32.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and eight colors).
14. 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).
15. A cottagecore option that'll make you feel like you're floating through life like someone's fairy godmother.
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).
16. A chiffon looker with a fluttery hemline built for dancing, even if it's just recreating the latest TikTok dance. (You're doing great, sweetie.)
Promising review: "I can’t say enough good things about this dress! I love it!! The fit is amazing. The material is lovely. The top, front, and bottom of the dress are lined with a light material, which is perfect. You still get the flowy feel. I just want to twirl around in this dress. My young adult daughter loves it as well!! I couldn’t be happier. It will be my go-to dress this summer" —Carla J. Reid
Get it from Amazon for $42.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and six colors).
17. A printed option that'll please folks who like some fabric on their arms but won't compromise on style.
Promising review: "I searched out this dress after researching the wardrobe of Judy Hale on the Netflix show Dead to Me. I love her modern boho style. This was worn in one of the first episodes. After reading the other reviews about size, I ordered the XL. I am typically a US size 8 and between a M and L in most big brand sizes. The XL fit exactly how I wanted. I paired mine with a brown suede belt. The slit falls a little too high for me so I will probably sew it about 1" below the buttons. In my opinion, the buttons are a bit cheap, but not too bad. I believe this fabric to be 100% rayon challis (approx 140gm/m2). It's soft and flowy but not too sheer with this print." —bFranj
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and eight patterns).
18. 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).
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 and I think it's so flattering. II 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, S–L petite, and L–XXL tall and 29 styles).
20. An 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.
Bestfit Couture is a Salem, Oregon-based Etsy shop specializing in African clothing and Ankara-based designs.
Get it from Bestfit Couture on Etsy for $200+ (available in sizes 00–22).
21. A *pocketed* maxi that'll 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 $16.14+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 26 colors and prints).
22. A comfy midi dress with elastic at the waist to give you a bit of shape without being the least bit of constricting.
FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give this a spin before you buy it!
Promising review: "This dress is so comfortable! The elastic in the middle doesn’t bother me and it is placed at the waist. A cute waist belt will add the perfect touch! Also, I’m 5-foot-4 and it hits just right at my feet (it’s not at the ankles like the picture shows). It doesn’t drag, which is always a problem I usually have ordering dresses." —Ariana
Get it from Amazon for $24.07+ (available in sizes XXS–XXL and 12 colors/prints).
23. A body con option (with pockets!) can 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 $25.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 28 colors).
24. 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 $29.74+ (available in sizes S–2XL and 29 styles).
25. 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 $18.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and seven colors).
26. A *solid* option you'll love for days now when you're stuck inside with some (delicious) AC and for that pretty snow photoshoot you've dreamt up.
Promising review: "This is very comfortable, long (which I am so thankful for, as I am 5-foot-9), and fits me well. I can dress it up or wear casually. I really enjoy the comfort of it and how it can be worn during many seasons. It's a great price, length, and fit. I definitely recommend." —Faith
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 43 colors).
27. A floral nap dress at a price that'll have you feel like you're dreaming.
Get it from Babita Tex on Etsy for $45+ (available in sizes S–XL and in short or long lengths).
28. 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 $25.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 28 colors).
29. 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 $32.99+ (available in sizes 4–10 and 14 styles).
30. 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 $22.99 (available in sizes S–XL and eight colors/patterns).
31. A tie-dye number with spaghetti straps and a flowy shape as a breezier option than the last time you tried to DIY a tie-dye project and ended up with dye on your hands for a week.
Promising review: "This dress is so comfortable. Light fabric and great design. Perfect for over a swim suit or a night out. I want Every design. I’m 5-foot-9, 160 lbs and love things long. This touched the ground but doesn’t drag. I also Got it the day after i ordered it." —kimberly lepes
Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (available in sizes S–3X and 16 styles).
32. 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).
33. A breezy midi dress to keep you looking carefree, even if you're feeling quite the opposite!
Promising review: "I love that this dress is comfy, inexpensive, and perfect for a casual outfit. As a mom of two, I am always looking for cute things to wear without much thought. This fits the bill! For reference, I’m 5'5", 125 lbs. and purchased the small." —AMCase
Get it from Amazon for $11.07+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 11 colors).
34. 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. Last summer I wore it all over Rome and Venice where I went in tons of cathedrals that have modest dress codes.
FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give this a spin before you buy it!
'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). My colleague Elena Garcia also owns it in blue (#9 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).
35. 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 25 colors/patterns).
36. A colorful tiered frock in case you're like me and couldn't even describe a neutral if you had to.
Get it from Confetti Boutique for $48 (available in sizes S–L).
37. A high-low number if you're a little more go-with-the-flow when it comes to structure.
Reviewers say it runs true to size! Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on this dress.
Promising review: "Okay, I love this dress! It's great quality and fits me like I had it tailor-made. There are so many colors, but I wanted the yellow and I'm so happy I made the purchase! When wearing a strapless bra, I'm always concerned that my girls won't sit up, but the dress fit me perfectly in the bust area, so much so it helped keep me up. 😍😍 I felt beautiful in this dress and I'll purchase another color soon." —DaughterOfaKing7
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and seven colors).
38. 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 $21.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and nine colors/styles).
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