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1. A bodycon dress you can adjust (thanks to the drawstrings) to juuuuust the right length for what you're looking for!
Promising review: "I finally bought this dress after seeing it all over TikTok and HOLY SMOKES. I cannot believe how universally [good it looks on people]. It's absolutely stunning!" —Catherine Thriveni
Promising review: "This dress is amazing! The fabric is so soft and silky but also has structure and because the sides are ruched, I can adjust it to the perfect length, which means a lot when you're only 5'1". The ruching allows me to control the amount of fabric gathered in the tummy and behind areas. To sum it all up, I LOVE the dress and plan on purchasing at least two more in the army green and the brown because this style dress can also be worn in the fall and spring months with a basic or colored denim jacket and a cute pair of boots or booties!" —Tonya
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 24 colors/styles).
2. An off-the-shoulder maxi dress with a thigh-high slit that's simply begging you to strike a pose — don't let it down.
Promising review: "So glad I took a risk on this dress because it ended up being one of the favorite dresses that I've ever owned. So much so that I want all the colors! It's perfectly snug up top, too, so if you have a smaller bust like me, the girls still feel secure even without a bra on. I'm 5' tall, and it came right to my feet with flats on. Didn't drag or get caught, thanks to the dual slits. The dress was flowy and lightweight. I was quite happy with the quality." —J
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in sizes XS–4X and in 22 colors and styles)
3. A pleated off-the-shoulder dress in a lightweight chiffon for the perfect floaty outfit ready for tea parties, weddings, floral arranging classes, and all the other springtime activities on your to-do list.
Promising review: "I got sooo many compliments on this dress and I felt super comfortable and stylish while wearing it! I got the blue one, and it's the perfect color for the beach or a summer event. The material is lightweight, and it moves gracefully while you walk. You can wear off the shoulder or on the shoulder." —Kristy and Norris Hartog
Promising review: "Love this midi/maxi off-the-shoulder ruffle dress; it's perfect for spring, summer, and vacations! I personally would style it up for summer weddings, too! The fit is great [and] the ruffle is definitely trending, highly recommend." —Nikita C.
Get it from Amazon for $24.98+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 31 colors/styles).
4. A denim shirt dress for when you want the look of jeans...but not the constrictive feel of jeans, especially as temperatures start to rise!
5. A pleated exercise dress you can wear not to work out when you want to take on the tennis chic trend (Challengers outfit, anyone), but is also great for wearing while dominating on the court — and yes, that includes pickleball, too.
Promising review: "Obsessed. Great value for price. Purchased for golf w the girls and for waste management open. The shorts are perfect and comfortable — love the pockets. The dress is form fitting with the skirt pleats highlighting the waistline. Sizing is true to size. Will order in other colors. I hope this helps!!!" —Erin Balkam
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and three colors).
6. A ribbed sweater dress reviewers are calling the "sisterhood of the traveling dress" because it has great stretch, including to accommodate pregnant reviewers' bumps!
Promising review: "PERFECT DRESS. I honestly don't want to praise this dress because I want to get one in every color before they sell out. This dress is the bomb! Very flattering. It is one of the best buys ever. You can dress it up or down. Slip it on and done! I washed my dress on delicate and let it air dry and it didn't pill or come apart. Great price. Great dress. Go ahead, you're worth it!" —Cathy
Get it from Amazon for $32.90 (available in one size, claims to fit sizes 2–10, with reviewers saying it fits sizes 2–10/12).
7. A faux wrap midi dress sure to make dressing for upcoming weddings, your birthday dinner, or just feeling 🔥 so much easier (and less expensive). It comes in a whopping 46(!) colors and fabrics, by the way, so you'll probably want to add a few to your rotation once you see how much you love it.
Promising review: "If you’re thinking about buying it, DO IT! It’s beautiful and comfortable. Curvy girls, beware: It’s going to make you look STUNNING. A dear friend of mine is getting married soon and I’ve been struggling to find something both formal enough yet comfortable and affordable, until now. I need it in every color!! The only thing that I don’t like about this dress is that I don’t want to take it off!" —Kaitlin Almanza
Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in women's sizes XS–5XL and 46 colors and fabrics).
8. A black organza dress because your wardrobe can still feel springy and fresh even if you refuse to wear any other color than black. Pop it on over a black slip, bike shorts and a sports bra, or even a bathing suit for a really cute coverup!
Promising review: "I use this with a simple silk undergarment of the same color...From being a beach coverup for a casual and refreshing dress for the hotter days. Size up if you have bigger arms or large breasts as it doesn’t have any stretch to it at all." —Joan Espinoza-Gonzalez
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in sizes XS–3XL and four styles).
9. A '60s-inspired mini halter dress with an itty bitty bow that's like the cherry on top of a perfect outfit sundae. And isn't that satin just gooorge?!
Promising review: "My daughter wore this dress for her bridal shower!! It was stunning! True to size. Not too shiny. The fabric doesn't wrinkle too badly. Absolutely darling dress!!" —MomoftheBride
Get it from Anthropologie for $198 (available in sizes XXS–XL, 1X–3X, and XXSP–XLP and in mint green)
10. A halter-neck maxi you can cinch at the waist with the included belt or let flow loose for a drapey jetsetter-on-vacation-on-the-Amalfi-coast look.
Promising review: "This purchase completely exceeded my expectations. Dress is well made and SOFT. It 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 $35.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and 28 colors).
11. A Good American blazer dress that'll never go out of style. Ever! And it's the perfect dress option when there's still a slight chill in the air, but you don't want to deal with the inconvenience of a jacket.
Promising review: "I was pleasantly surprised by the quality, the craftsmanship, and the fabric. The fit is [cute] with the cinched waist and well-constructed shoulders and chest style. The length wasn't too short. There's a good chance you will need to hem the sleeves if you like the length shown on the model. Great buy overall. Will buy more of this brand." —Classicmadame
Get it from Nordstrom for $199 (available in sizes XS–3XL).
12. A flowy floral mini dress with a secret — it actually has shorts built right in! That means you can truly go to *town* on the dance floor (it's time to show off your excellent rendition of The Worm) without flashing your undies.
Promising review: "I love this dress!...I bought this to wear to a summer wedding. It feels lightweight enough, even with the long sleeves! Material is comfortable, and I feel sexy yet classy in this! I usually stray away from rompers due to awkward fits...but this one is the exception!" —Katie
Promising review: "I wore this romper to a wedding in May. It was perfect. I got sooo many compliments... It was just the right length and not sheer. It was so comfortable, also. I could dance without worrying about my butt showing...I highly recommend this outfit. So much that I ordered another one in a different color for another event." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $27.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and in 17 colors).
13. A linen-blend mini dress that's cute in all the colorways (like this cheery red or classic blue gingham) but is ESPECIALLY fun in the botanical lemon print.
Promising review: "Looks expensive! Nicely shaped in the waist. Sexy neckline without showing [a lot of] cleavage, and you can wear your regular bra under it. Nice length, not too long, not too short. Could be dressed up or down and very comfortable. It will wrinkle as all linen does, but that doesn't bother me." —Anonymous
Get it from Old Navy for $23.99 (originally $34.99; available in sizes XS–4X, plus tall and petite sizes, and five colors and prints).
14. A draped, off-the-shoulder midi dress, because this Greek goddess–style drapery is *thee* trend this year, and it is stunnin' for anything from a dressed-up dinner to to baby or bridal showers to a more formal event!
Promising review: "Beautiful and comfortable. I bought this dress in hot pink for a spring wedding and it ended up being the most comfortable dress ever. I got compliments all night and I felt so good in it. Highly recommend!" —Angelica
Promising review: "This dress was beautiful, especially for the money. It’s Also great for traveling because it packs and doesn’t wrinkle easily. Would definitely buy again." —Kimber D
Get it from Amazon for $52.87 (available in sizes S–XL and 20 colors).
Btw, it's also available in a mini version!
15. A tube dress made with double-layer fabric (so it's not see-through!) that'll look effortlessly cool on its own, but also works as a great layering piece under your favorite spring sweaters, shackets, and blazers *and* will be super cute under your favorite sheer pieces come summertime.
Promising review: "This dress is hot! I love everything about this dress. The contour material, the color (red), the midi cut length. Material just feels so comfortable, like second skin. I love that it’s so versatile too, can be worn dressed up with heels or dressed down w sneakers/flats and a cardigan or jean jacket." —Guest G
Get it from Aritzia for $88 (also available in maxi and mini lengths)
16. A casual mini with all the comfort of a T-shirt dress, but stepped up a bit, thanks to the ruffle sleeves and striped patterns. (Oh-so on trend, and perfect for mixing prints!)
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!! Highly recommend!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and nine colors/styles).
17. A spandex-blend slip maxi dress, because you deserved to feel dressed-up and oh-so-comfortable alllllll at the same time. Reviewers note that this is comparable to the Skims dress — and some even like it better!
Reviewers agree that if you want it fitted, size down.
Promising review: "I don’t own any Skims clothing, but I saw this girl wearing this exact style of dress with a Skims tag on the back, and honestly, it made me so grateful that I purchased this dress instead. It looks exactly like the Skims version, and I could be biased, but the material of this dress looked better than the Skims one. If you want it to be a little snug, I would definitely recommend sizing down one size from your normal size. I usually wear a medium, but I got this in a small and it was so perfect. So freaking comfortable and made out of thick material. BUY THIS, don’t waste money on Skims." —Kaitlyn
Promising review: "I was maid of honor in my best friend's wedding, it was a struggle to find a dress of the right color. We ordered several different dresses and I happened upon this one that I originally saved to my wishlist in another color. Since it was so inexpensive, I went ahead and ordered it, thinking it could be a good backup. Ended up being the bride’s favorite dress. With a faux fur shawl, it made it really classy. The dress is so comfortable and versatile!" —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in women's sizes XXS–XL).
18. A corset midi dress with pretty polka dots and pintuck detailing. Plus, did you know that white and sky-blue dresses are two of this spring's hottest trends?
Get it from American Eagle for $44.96 (available in sizes XXS–XXL and also in white).
19. A pretty puff-sleeve mini dress that's the perfect in-between when you want to rock something short, but it's not quite warm enough for a sleeveless dress. Plus the floaty fabric, empire waist, and square neckline are the perfect dose of Bridgerton-chic!
Promising review: "It’s super cute and comfortable, and I received a ton of compliments on it. I ordered a medium but could have gone with a small. Ordering another color because I liked it so much." —Amber Nelson
Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and in 23 colors and patterns)
And check out a VERY similar version in plus sizes (L–4X) for $39.99 (available in seven colors).
20. A flowy boho number, because I don't care if florals for spring aren't groundbreaking; they're a must! And this embroidery + the flowy sleeves and skirt = just plain ole pretty.
Reviewers say it runs a tad oversized.
Promising review: "Bought this to wear to a concert and it was perfect! It does run a little big but not so big that you need to exchange. Super comfortable! Love it!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $30+ (available in sizes S–2X and eight colors).
21. A maxi dress that's simply the epitome of effortless chic, between the oversized fit, side slits, and of course, POCKETS.
Promising review: "Buy this dress!!! This is perfect !! It is casual yet can be dressed up. The dress hit the floor when I had on 2-inch wedges. It doesn’t cling but it does drape nicely over your curves. My husband loved it so much that I ordered four different colors in a size down so that I can wear them with flats." —Tia Blackwell
Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in sizes 14–26 and 27 colors).
Check out a similar dress in sizes S–XXL here.
22. A botanical print column dress in a stretch sweater material that's equally perfect for a picture-filled trip to the botanical gardens as it is for all the wedding events filling your calendar in the coming months.
Promising review: "The dress snugs to your body but it also flows as you walk. The colors are vibrant! I got many compliments! The dress is a winner." —Donacia T
Get it from Eloquii for $77.97 (originally $129.95; available in sizes 14/16–30/32 and also available in two other non-floral prints).
23. A slip dress that'll be your new at home and while traveling fave this spring, because it's *that* versatile. It's a reviewer fave and can be dressed up for your Fanciest Dinner, but also can be layered under a sweater, button-down, or tee and look like a whole new outfit!
Promising review: "Great for a capsule wardrobe. I bought this for a summer trip to Italy. It paired beautifully with a cotton blouse. It's especially good for evening." —theof
Promising review: "Spring and summer staple! Love this dress. Doesn't feel or look cheap, which considering the affordable price could have easily been a possibility. The fabric has a silky appearance and doesn't have that telltale shiny polyester look. I ordered the hot pink and black and they fit perfectly. Dress this little baby up with strappy stilettos, a leather jacket and some great jewelry for a perfect date night dress or jean jacket and trainers or sandals for a casual day time look. You won't be disappointed." —Jules G
Get it from Amazon for $54.90 (available in women's sizes XXS–5XL and in 25 colors).
24. A ~delicious~ flutter-sleeve dress if your personal brand is "dinner party host who hand-illustrates menus"...even if you haven't actually...done that yet. Wear this to your first one!
Get it from Lisa Says Gah for $188 (available in sizes XS–3X).
Lisa Says Gah is a woman-owned small clothing business from Lisa Bühler. The brand uses dead stock to create its designs and describes itself as an anti–fast fashion, pro-community company.
25. A midi tank dress reviewers love for being oh-so comfortable, but also surprisingly thick! This dress is a perfect wardrobe staple, and the light flutter on the bottom is the perfect detail to set it apart from similar dresses.
Promising review: "I was a bit skeptical about buying a bodycon dress from an unknown... but am soooo glad I did. The fit is amazing. I can dress it up or down (think New Years Eve, or a beach party). It is really that cool and versatile... This is an all season, all event dress... This dress will work for a variety of body shapes. Cons: Sorry, can't think of any." —Susan R.
Get it from Amazon for $30.92+ (available in sizes XXS–5X and in 10 colors).
26. A menswear-inspired off-the-shoulder dress for a ~twist~ (literally) on a shirtdress.
Get it from Mango for $99.99 (available in sizes 2–10).
27. An empire waist midi dress that'll make you feel like you're straight out of a fantasy novel, while staying comfortable on warm spring days, thanks to the cotton-blend material. Idk about you, but I suddenly need to be enjoying Elevenses in a meadow, stat!
Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok and fell in love with the dress! This dress is very cottagecore and fits well. The dress also has a slip under, so that it isn’t too sheer, and the sizing is correct for the most part (depending on your bust, as the top half of the dress is made of “stretchy” material). I would definitely recommend this dress! Buy it if you’re thinking about it." —Jin
Get it from Amazon for $37.99 (available for 12–24 and in three colors).
28. A ribbed midi dress you're going to get *so* much use out of, whether you need something comfy but cute for warm weather travel, want to WFH in something that's not full-on sweatpants, or just want to add some more color to your arsenal of basic dresses.
Lilly's Kloset is a Black woman–owned small business that has been bringing women fashion-forward clothing, shoes, and accessories since 2012. Their mission is to help dress women for their most memorable moments.
Get it from Lilly's Kloset for $38 (available in sizes S–L and in orange and pink).
29. A tulip-hem T-shirt dress for the days you want the one-and-done effortlessness of a dress, but want something you can dress up (dining al fresco with friends!) *or* down (going on a Target run!) depending on what you're up to.
Promising review: "This dress is phenomenal. Not see through at all (I did buy black, though), and it is lined. It’s also extremely comfortable. I plan to dress it both up and down either for work or casual outings. I’ll admit I was skeptical, but I definitely won’t be returning this dress. And as many have stated it looks much more expensive than what it goes for." —KG
Get it from Amazon for $30.98+ (available in sizes S–XL and 22 colors and prints).
30. A cold-shoulder looker you can wear now with a denim jacket *and* all summer, from a beachside restaurant to your very exciting vacation plans!
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 $30.99+ (available in sizes 0X–4X and 13 styles).
31. A shirt dress with an abstract graphic print that'll make you feel like a piece of modern art, whether you rock it with bare legs or use it as a shacket-like layering piece.
Get it from Wray for $205 (available in sizes XS–6X).
Wray is a woman-owned clothing brand based in NYC making eye-catching pieces in metallics, bold prints, and bright colors, plus classic closet staples.
32. A ruffled floor-length gown that'll have you RAKING in the compliments, whether you're wearing it to a formal wedding or just having the Bridgerton viewing party of your dreams.
Promising review: "LOVE this dress. Wore this to my sister’s wedding in the Dominican Republic. I received many compliments and I didn’t feel squished... it was perfect with heels, a little long without. I had room to dance. It felt airy, and I loved how it fit. Really happy with this one!" —Kathryn Tamondong
Get it from Amazon for $57.98+ (available in sizes 0–30 and in 31 colors).
33. A T-shirt dress with an asymmetrical hemline and hint of drape for the perfect blend of staple-piece-but-make-it-fashion your closet is hankering for. It's available in different sleeve lengths and necklines too, so you might want to get a couple!
Get it from Universal Standard for $88 (originally $125, but prices vary on colors and style. Available in crew neck and V-neck, and long-sleeve, short sleeve, or sleeveless and sizes 00/0–38/40).
34. A retro-inspired swing dress with a scoop back and bow detailing to ~tie~ together the perfect outfit for twirling.
Many reviewers recommend wearing with a petticoat for a fuller skirt!
Promising review: "I buy tons of vintage inspired dresses on Amazon. This is my new favorite! This dress is absolutely beautiful! It fits perfectly, and it has stretch to it. The material is heavy and soft and the design of the dress is so cute!!! I didn’t expect such great quality for the price. This dress is comparable to a dress that I paid over $60 on from Unique Vintage, I’m serious! If you’re thinking about getting it, don’t hesitate." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in sizes XS–3X and 12 colors and patterns).
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