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1. A ruffled party dress to put a spring in your step now that wedding season is in full swing. Twirl around in this sweet thing and you just might forget that the venue doesn't have an open bar. Twirl...a lot.
2. A butterfly bodycon you'll love so much you'll likely treat it like royalty in your wardrobe. How could you not when there's such a stately monarch front and center?!
3. A loose tunic with tassel details on the sleeves and hem. Honestly, you might as well grab it this very moment. It's gonna be a real ~tassel~ finding a dress this darling ever again!
4. An unmatchable maxi with some sexy high cut slits and a plunging neckline. Your body has been hidden in sweats for ages at this point. It's time to give your curves the respect they deserve. They want to see the light of day!
5. A darling LBD (that you can also get in five other colors) for fashion-savvy souls who love having statment-making outfits up their sleeve.
6. A matching set you can wear when you feel like redefining what a casual, comfortable outfit can look like. Sure, you can walk around in this all day without breaking a sweat. Doesn't mean you can't look gorgeous while doing it. Because, my friends, you WILL.
7. A multicolored mini that'll be *literally* all you need to wear to feel completely put together. The pattern is so bold no one will notice if you're pairing it with statement accessories. Give yourself a break and let one little dress do all the work for you.
8. A simple and chic bodycon midi designed to work in every environment you're in. Whether it's a picnic at the park, brunch at your favorite restaurant, or a night at an amusement park...this dress is sure to be the perfect date.
9. An off-the-shoulder mesh maxi dress for letting your figure speak for itself, while (mostly) protecting your skin from that burning summer sun.
10. A long tank top dress I'm gonna be honest, is already in my cart. This simple piece would rock with sneakers, sandals, boots, jackets, or ALL on its own (shoes are over rated anyway).
11. A flutter-sleeve wrap dress — a delicate, dainty dress made with a fabric that'll barely brush up against your skin. Linen is a summer staple for a reason, folks!
12. A bodycon mini for mornings when you wake up wishing you were born in a different generation. Rock this retro look and spend the day pretending you're the star of a '90s rom-com. I'm already convinced you are.
13. A plus size pencil dress so you can look like a powerhouse in the office. You haven't worn pants to a Zoom meeting in a year. Why start now?
14. A satin slip – it's gonna be a stunner on special occasions that require you to wear something other than your beloved Grey's Anatomy pajamas. Here's hoping there's an actual doctor in the house, because when you walk in wearing this, peoples' hearts just might stop!
15. A crisscross halter bodycon with the TikTok famous design that'll make your bewbs look beauuuutiful.
16. A cotton linen blend dress for cottage core souls who want an outfit that says "I spent the morning harvesting lettuce from my garden before heading to the farmer's market to collect a batch of natural wool I'll be dying before I turn it into yarn." That's what this dress says. Just listen.
17. A cocktail dress sure to make you look equal parts sexy and elegant at any event that comes your way.
18. A pleated midi dress that's basically gonna be the definition of perfection.
19. A short-sleeve V-neck wrap dress to put a ~wrap~ on your hunt for the best summer dress.
20. A cami dress that'll be the cherry on top of your summer wardrobe.
21. An open back stunner — with its ruffled hem and smocked bodice, this piece just might be the dress of your vacationing dreams.
22. A slit-front midi dress for giving your wardrobe a leg up, if you'd like to show off a little leg.
23. A loose-fitting gingham swing dress that's basically begging to be worn while you and your boo lay out on a picnic blanket during movie nights at the park. It's hard to say who you end up loving more, your date...or this dress.
24. A floral print dress with the *chef's kiss* perfect blend of spunk and spice, for flower-fans who still prefer their warm weather wardrobe to be all black.
25. A tie wrap dress made of a super-soft material great for wearing outside all day long. You won't have to sweat it in this dress, you'll be comfy all day no matter how hot it gets!
27. A pencil dress that's gonna help you get back into your powerhouse zone when you head into the office (which means working in something other than your sweatpants). Throw this professional dress on and put the "power" back in "PowerPoint presentation."
28. A velvet midi dress for special occasions when you plan on showing off your softer side...and looking stunning while you're at it.
29. A maxi shirt dress you can wear buttoned up on its own or free flowing with another piece underneath. Warm weather layers are the light of my life. And this piece is already being shipped to my apartment (honestly).
30. A tie-dye bodycon sure to be as colorful as your personality (and, perhaps, your language).
31. An embroidered linen pick with floral details that all your ~buds~ are gonna be jealous of.
32. A puff-sleeve pastel maxi dress for frolicking around fields like you're starring in your own Jane Austen movie. Elizabeth Bennet, I swear I'm the right one for you...Mr. Darcy could never love you like I do.
33. A breezy ruffled tunic dress that'll move with you, making this a perfect choice for parents who would like to look cute while running around with their rambunctious youngins at the park.
34. A hand-dyed dress – it's gonna prove that adding some slow fashion pieces to your closet is well worth the investment!
35. A ruffled boho number that just might make you sear off other outfits altogether.
36. A lace cocktail dress for bold folks who know how to wear a dress worth drinking to.
37. A short sleeve boho number that'll basically beg to be paired with your dad's classic socks n' sandals combo. Show fashion sense what's up!
38. A ruffled sleeve baby doll dress you're gonna love in the summer and completely ~fall~ for once the weather is chilly and you can add a leather jacket.
39. A lovely cocktail swing dress made for your wedding day or, you know, every day.
40. An airy V-neck midi you will ~knot~ wanna live without!
41. And finally, a square neck dress that is practically the embodiment of "happiness" cut into the shape of a PERFECT dress.
When your friends haven't seen you in a dress in over a year:
