This $19 Dress Will Make You Look Incredibly Fancy At Every Formal Event

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Fall wedding season is upon us. So are formals, holiday parties, office mixers....really everything that requires a dress. And I don't about you guys, but I need to be able to eat after shopping.

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Did people still buy 20 dresses per season before the age of Instagram? Because if not, I'd like to go back to that time.

Enter this MissMay lace boat neck dress ($19.99+ on Amazon) that is saving the day, but more importantly our bank accounts.

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Promising review: "This. dress. is. PERFECT! I purchased to wear to my husband's military promotion ceremony. I order this dress in a large and it fit perfectly! The lace is incredibly soft, and the lining underneath is just as soft and comfortable. No itching whatsoever. The neckline and shoulders stay nicely in place thanks to silicone strips inside the garment. I am incredibly surprised with the value I received for my money. The length is just above my knee. I've seen similar dresses like this at Nordstrom and Macy's that cost well over $100 bucks. This has easily become my favorite piece in my wardrobe!" —Alexandrawrrrr

It's available in sizes XS-XXL, in five colors, and in both short and long sleeves. Basically you just found an inexpensive cocktail dress that you can actually....stock up on?! While STILL saving money!

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Not to mention there are already 1,758 five-star reviews and a 4.5 star rating on Amazon! That's a ridiculously high rating!

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Promising review: "I LOVED this dress for my family pictures! I bought the medium and the fit was comfortable, not tight at all, and went just below my knee. I loved the material, look, and everything about it! I got sooo many compliments on it too! I just Love this dress so much!" —Rocio Casanova

But it's no wonder — just look at the proof! This dress was MADE for getting 100+ likes on Instagram.

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Promising review: "This dress was even more gorgeous in person. I LOVE it! I got so many compliments when I wore it. It fit as expected. I will DEFINITELY be purchasing from the maker and this seller, as well. The packaging was PERFECT too. It came wrapped in plastic, of course, but it had an extra layer of wrapping that was easy to remove. I can't say enough about how much I loved this dress." —Robyn

The dress is actually made of high quality lace fabric with a layer underneath so you don't have to worry about any *slip ups*.

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Promising review: "This dress is killer. The fabric is high quality and the lace isn't delicate enough to rip. I can't tell you how amazing I felt in this. It is so beautiful. Underneath the lace there is a layer of fabric to shield you from any see-through mishaps. I actually didn't wear a bra for this! There is also rubber straps on the shoulder area so that the dress doesn't slip off, which is so ingenious to me! I wore it for over 10 hours at a wedding and I had no problems." —Jennifer

And! Its boat-neck design has a slightly sticky rubbery material along the edges so it stays up the whole night. Say goodbye to constant adjusting.

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Promising review: "This dress is absolutely GORGEOUS! Don't think twice about getting this dress. I got a ridiculous amount of compliments through out the night. It is by far the most beautiful dress. The sleeves were so stretchy and comfortably. All in all this dress is absolutely amazing." —Angelica

People even say the material is stretchy and soft — which to me is a must! I'm putting comfort first, I don't care how dressy the event is!

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Promising review: "This dress is beautiful! I am 5'3" and 170lbs. I ordered a large and it was form fitting with the perfect amount of stretch. The lace is super soft, and there are awesome rubber borders around the shoulder area to keep it from slipping. The color is true to the photo. I would even consider buying this in a different color!" —Megan Amburn

Did I mention its ~machine washable~?! Just put it in a mesh bag and set the wash to cold, and you can kiss dry cleaning bills goodbye.

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Promising review: "I bought this dress for my bridal shower. I wanted something that was pretty, but also long enough since I would be picking up gifts and opening things (I'm used to more form-fitting dresses). I was nervous about buying this dress, because I had never bought a dress from Amazon before. I was not disappointed! The dress fit wonderfully and was a great length for my height (I'm 5'9"). The dress has a slip underneath the lace, however because the dress is off the shoulder, the slip is actually strapless, but the slip stayed on great. I had no problems with it slipping off. I was was very happy with this purchase, and I will definitely recommend this dress!" —Kylee Fink

Just look how many people absolutely rocked this dress at formal events! Does your credit card feel relieved yet?

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Promising review: "I read EVERY review before purchasing this dress. I needed it for my engagement pictures, so I took a big risk considering I needed it only a couple of days later. I am SO pleased. Most reviews said it runs big so I got a small and it was PERFECT. I typically wear a medium. It's an absolutely gorgeous dress!" —Sheree

Just prepare yourself for the flood of compliments you're about to receive. It will never stop.

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Promising review: "I love this dress! It fits perfectly and even though it's made out of lacy material, it feels soft and comfortable. Usually anything with lace is itchy, scratchy and drives me crazy, but this literally feels like you're wearing a nightgown. I love how the boat neck that is supposed to lay across the tops of your shoulders actually does! The edges of the neckline have a material that has a slight stickiness so that it stays on your skin and doesn't slide off. I have small shoulders and usually can't wear this type of style because the sleeves end up just sliding off and I'm constantly pushing and tugging. This isn't like that: it fits and stays put. It's a great length, right below the knees. My daughters and husband all said 'wow' when they saw this dress. My very fashionista daughter already wants to borrow it." —Catherine

Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL, five colors, and with both short and long sleeves).

Let this no longer be you at the end of wedding season:

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The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.

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