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1. A tiered, sleeveless gingham frock, because stay-at-home times taught us waistbands should be permanently cancelled and sack dresses should be permanently embraced. This baby will ~check~ all your boxes.
2. A button-front midi that is quite possibly the most perfect sundress of all time (it's got over 2,500 positive reviews!!!).
3. A ruffled midi with waist cutouts (and pockets!!!) ideal for for any brunch dates where you don't have any juicy gossip to spill — this baby'll bring all the drama you need.
Get it from Target for $24.50 (originally $35; available in sizes XS–4X and in three colors).
4. A super fun sequined slip dress for anyone who is hoping for Taylor Swift to bring us into 1989 era 2.0 this summer (please please please). You, dancing and lip synching in your living room to "New Romantics (Taylor's Version)" in this getup? Now that's the stuff of ~wildest dreams~.
5. A swingy square-neck knit mini sure to make even the most casual sneakers and boots feel flirty as it swishes in the June breeze.
6. A flared vintage-inspired dress your inner Lucille Ball is begging you to own.
7. A gaspworthy midi dress combining all your fave features into one — I'm talking tiers, puff sleeves, color blocking, *and* florals. If you *don't* twirl in this, IDK what you would twirl in.
8. A fun off-the-shoulder maxi dress with a hidden surprise — it's actually a romper! You'll feel so glam letting the fabric billow regally in your wake, without having to worry about a spring breeze heading your way and causing a Marilyn Monroe moment.
9. A bold floral one-shoulder wonder that'll have you striking a post à la the dancing girl emoji.
10. A gorgeous metallic star print dress you'll want to twirl in all the way to the moon and back.
11. A cute-as-a-~button~ fit-and-flare dress here to spare you the trouble of having to pull on both a top and a skirt in the morning. You can use all that extra time to check yourself out in the mirror. 😍
12. A poppy-printed and pom-pom-trimmed confection you should only buy if you're willing to run the risk of being mistaken for a fairy princess.
Note that while the listing shows both short-sleeve and sleeveless versions, only the short sleeve is available rn!
It's from an Asian American woman-owned small business that creates absolutely stunning dresses unlike any you'd see in stores. And psst...there's a size chart in the product description, and the brand recommends sizing up if you're between sizes.
Promising review: "This is the BEST dress ever! No one will have it either! Very very pleased!" —Jessica Rosania
Get it from Mr Water New York on Etsy for $129 (available in sizes XS–XL).
13. A tiered tee dress, because who says a dress comfy enough to be loungewear can't also make you feel glam???
14. A super soft and comfy high-low maxi dress you'll rock so often, it'll become like your new summer uniform. You can style it a zillion different ways, but your fave sneakers or flip-flops are teal-ly all you need.
It's machine washable and has adjustable straps!
Promising review: "The color is so pretty and the dress flows beautifully. It is also very soft and fits true to size. The keyhole cutout is super cute and a nice little surprise to the dress. I have to coral one from last year in this dress and I got so many compliments on it. I cannot wait to wear this one this summer!!" —Jilly1121
Get it from Torrid for $55.65 (originally $79.50; available in sizes 0X–6X).
15. A ridiculously romantic smocked midi dress that you can smock...er, rock off the shoulder or on for an on-trend cottagecore vibe either way. Hello, perfect spring dress, come off my Insta feed and into my closet.
Reviewers say it generally runs true to size but a bit on the looser side.
Promising review: "This dress was made for me. Listen, guys, saying this dress is beautiful is such an understatement. Listen, it's the middle of the night and I'm feeling myself. Just wait till it's morning; the looks I'm serving all of you! Update: So I ended up buying three different colors of these dresses. I just loved them all. It's like the designer thought of me when they made these dresses! The material feels great on my body. The upper part is stretchy and fits very well." —Olive Bukuru
Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and in eight colors).
16. A zoo-tiful off-the-shoulder, fit-and-flare dress printed with cute zebras and sure to earn you your style stripes.
17. An absolutely beautiful and twirl-ready printed maxi dress you'll be so excited to rock to every spring and summer outdoor event. The beautiful weather will be nowhere near as gorgeous as *you*.
18. A stripey midi with flirty tie and keyhole details at the bust that'll stand out in a sea of floral sundresses. And when it gets chilly? A jean jacket will only add to the adorableness.
19. A downright gorgeous pleated off-the-shoulder dress that'll make you feel so fabulous, you'll cry tiers of joy.
20. A candy-hued striped halter skater dress in red and pink, aka the color combo of the season. It's such a statement, it barely need accessories beyond sneakers, earrings, and your radiant personality.
Rebdolls is a WOC-owned small business based in Harlem, NY!
Get it from Rebdolls for $39.90 (available in sizes M–5X).
21. A dance-party-ready, strappy-back dress over 2,000 reviewers love for helping them look classy even if they're ~strapped~ for cash.
22. A twirl-tastic baby doll dress that can be completely customized into the everyday dress of your dreams.
It's from a woman-owned small business that creates fashion that's custom and made to order (because of this, be aware it'll take about five weeks for your fabulous piece to be made!) in sizes XXS–15X and beyond. For extra $, you can have the item made to you specific measurements and customize it in other ways, like changing the hem length or adding pockets. TL;DR, your ethically-made dream dress is just a few clicks away.
Get it from Smart Glamour for $90+ (available in sizes XXS–15X and 21 colors and prints).
23. A pretty and special-occasion-ready lace sleeveless dress with a midi hemline but maximum fabulousness.
24. A sweet sheer-paneled, collared tunic dress with floral embroidery that's equally fabulous with or without a belt and that you're sure to get ~sew~ many compliments on.
25. A ruffled floral midi so stunning, it could easily pass for designer. Plus, it's the perfect length to show off some equally fabulous shoes.
26. A tie-shoulder, pom-pom-embellished, gingham sundress you could rock for a shopping and lunch date with gladiator sandals or for a beach day over your suit. Maximum cuteness either way.
Get it from Shopbop for $177 (available in sizes XS/S–L/XL).
27. A richly hued, high-low, off-the-shoulder number that'll steal the scene pretty much anywhere. Just ask the 2,000+ people who've left positive reviews.
28. A flippy, tropical-print mini with cute side cutouts sure to be your sartorial salvation on a hot day.
It's from a Black woman–owned, Houston-based small business!
Get it from Lilly's Kloset for $88 (available in sizes 1XL–3XL).
29. A gorgeous lace cocktail number ideal for any upcoming outdoor occasions. I'll leave it up to you to explain to your relatives that you missed half of your cousin's wedding ceremony because you were busy frolicking in the grass in this baby.
30. A cutout floral jacquard beauty to turn heads everywhere you go. Time to treat everyone you pass on the sidewalk to a fashion show.
You twirling around nonstop in your new fave dress:
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