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    37 Stunning Dresses For People Who Loathe Pants

    One piece of clothing = looking extremely fancy for very minimal effort.

    1. A work of art (more or less) that'll have people thinking you paid a devastatingly high price for it.

    2. A button-up cardi you can adjust to your body type and liking as either a dress or actual cardigan for a fit that's juuuuust right.

    3. A Wednesday Addams classic that, tbh, you're going to wear over and over again during normal life after Halloween. Just throw on a dark lip and feel free to sport that sulk-y Wednesday expression year-round.

    4. A sweatshirt dress WITH POCKETS that'll make people wish they'd thought of it first. Now that's truly stunning.

    5. A showstopping mesh dress you can use as a base for basically any special event's ensemble. Or just when you wanna jazz up your day.

    6. A one-shoulder wonder with a thigh-high slit will look so elegant while sitting just so, or poised in front of your expertly decorated Christmas tree. (I think we just nailed your holiday card look for 2020.)

    7. A gorgeous cocktail dress no one (and I mean no one) would believe you bought off Amazon and arrived in a box with cleaning supplies and toilet paper.

    8. A bodycon floral that'll be the perfect complement to your fave door-knocker earrings and an Ariana-like pony.

    9. A snake-print midi sure to slither its way into your regular outfit rotation.

    10. An eyelet-flecked piece you'll find yourself wearing weekly. At *least* weekly, that is.

    11. A faux-leather blazer dress that errs on the NSFW but you'll find all kinds of excuses to wear while you're off the clock.

    12. Or a SFW faux-leather stunner you should probably wear on those days when you have to have a meeting with someone whose incompetence has created some extra work for you and you wanna convey you're not to be messed with. But IDK I'm just guessing here!

    13. An embroidered frock that'll make you look, feel like a princess. But, like, one who's living it up and is only getting harassed by the paps for a pic in this stunning number.

    14. And a similar tunic dress with the party on the sleeves, which could be just the fix for anyone who's *sheerly* into fancy looks without dealing with a weird bra situation.

    15. A satin midi with textured dots all over its gorgeous silhouette. And that color! It'll absolutely *pop* when you pair it with your leather jacket.

    16. A vintage-inspired silhouette in a range of patterns. So really, you're set for an entire week!

    17. A shirtdress that'll ~imprint~ itself upon anyone and everyone's mind who sees you walk past in it.

    18. A velvet maxi that'll provide an on-trend Elvira lewk that'll feel a lot less risque than the original. Now you just need a couch to drape yourself on as you narrate over horror movies.

    19. A sequin-accented looker – it may just make passersby stop and gawk at your fashion choice. So get ready!

    20. An animal print number with bell sleeves that you can also snag in Buffalo plaid and pair with leggings and boots all winter long.

    21. A tiered rainbow chiffon dress that, yes, also comes in solids. But just think of all the photographic possibilities, case in point below!

    22. An enchanting midi that'll serve as the prettiest rebuttal for when you dare utter "I have nothing to wear!" This dress might even clear its throat to make a point. Surprise. Your closet is haunted but fabulous.

    23. 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~. (Though this does have a few patterns....)

    24. A *sustainable* high slit that'll let your legs breathe because indoor heating in the fall can be a terror. And also, let's show off dem stems.

    25. A bandage fishtail dress you may be tempted to save for holiday parties. But go ahead and wear it now. Do what you want!

    26. A fawn-cy ruffled option that I won't tell you to wear to every holiday activity with tons of food, but I *will* highly suggest it because it has quite the impact without sacrificing comfort. It'll work with boots now, then sandals come springtime.

    27. A ruched velour reptile print you'll likely find yourself wearing constantly. And who could blame you?!

    28. A '20s-style cocktail dress here for any of your Gatbsy-themed events, bridal showers, holiday parties, New Year's shindigs, or really most any other kinds of needs for a fancy dress!

    29. A contrast midi that has polka dots of leopard print. Try explaining that to your dad who also thinks zebra print is cheetah print.

    30. A formal lacey maxi that'll make you the belle of that fall wedding you have to attend. And then one the week after, and so on and so forth because apparently people no longer get married in the summer.

    31. A slinky beaut worthy of your legendary layering skills. Throw your go-to leather jacket on top. And if you're feeling especially daring (aka, chilly), keep warm with a thin turtleneck underneath!

    32. A two-fer frock in more styles than there are days in any of the months. Gotta love a style situation that'll get you from bed to door that much faster.

    33. A ~trim~ look with removable spaghetti straps so you can decide if you wanna be a lil' more free-wheeling at a moment's notice.

    34. An ankle-grazing option for when you wanna cover up at family gatherings without sacrificing an ounce of glamour. Or perhaps you're tired of your office dress rotation. OR maybe you just wanna be warm this fall. All of the above are good reasons!

    35. A mesh mini that'll make you look like even more of a work of art.

    36. A flouncy, bold choice in an array of bold colors so you can zero in on your desired spot of the rainbow.

    37. And a fringed sweatshirt dress with intense Dolly Parton vibes I am extremely here for. Hold on a sec while I add it to my cart.

    Taking your new dress for a test run:

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