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All dresses are in women's sizing unless otherwise noted.
1. A smocked long-sleeve dress with a whimsical silhouette and charming floral pattern that's sure to have all your ~buds~ wishing they owned your wardrobe.
2. An embroidered tulle dress that'll have you looking like the heroine of all your favorite romantasy novels every time you wear it.
Promising review: "I don’t ever write reviews but had to because this dress is literally EVERYTHING!! It’s so pretty and the fabric is high quality. I just wish for more occasions to wear it!!" —Norah Barnes
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in sizes 0–28 Plus and in 13 colors).
3. A smocked maxi perfect for those unusually hot spring days when it feels like we've skipped straight to summer. In a dress this breathable, that heat won't be such a bummer!
See how one TikToker styles this dress for an OOTD.
Promising review: "The dress flows beautifully, the soft pastel color makes it perfect for spring or summer events. I love the way the pompoms fall on the shoulder making the dress look more delicate and feminine." —Ana Solano
Get it from Amazon for $42.99+ (available in sizes XS–4X and in 10 colors and patterns).
4. A square-neck balloon-sleeve dress sure to make you feel like the Belle of the ball. Softball, that is. On second thought, your team might not be thrilled you wore this instead of a practical shirt and joggers. Oh well, you look fantastic.
5. A long-sleeve mesh mini for people who love feeling pretty in pink.
Beginning Boutique is a woman–founded Aussie brand based in Brisbane. In an effort to be more sustainable and ethical, they ship in compostable packaging and partner with programs like Thread Together to recycle and upcycle old stock.
Promising review: "Fits PERFECTLY. I think this mini dress is beautiful and I absolutely love the color." —Heather
Get it from Beginning Boutique for $84.99 (available in sizes 0–18 and in six colors).
6. A tie-front satin dress — this piece is gonna make *you* the queen B of the ladies who lunch.
Just FYI: the majority of reviewers say to size up!
Promising review: "This dress matched my expectations. The material is silky and can be a little clingy with static. It comes very wrinkled and creates wrinkles easily so definitely iron before wearing. I love how the straps are adjustable, though. The top is stretchy and was almost a little on the bigger side for me but was very comfy to wear." —Christina
Get it from Amazon for $43.99 (available in sizes XS–3XL and in 16 colors).
7. A bell-sleeve beaut that'll delight fashion-savvy folks who want a comfy, dressy, and darling outfit ALL IN ONE.
Promising review: "This dress is such a winner! Everyone has been asking me where I got it from and they can’t believe it’s from Amazon. It's such a great buy and looks dressy! It fits true to size." —Mercedes Ritchie
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 41 colors).
8. A halter-neck sundress sure to have you looking like the celebrity you know you should actually be while walking the streets of your neighborhood. Emma Stone, is that you??
Promising review: "This purchase completely exceeded my expectations. Dress is well made and SOFT. It’s 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 $14.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 26 colors).
9. A cutout midi in a royal purple watercolor print — this'll certainly be the showstopping centerpiece of your wardrobe.
Promising review: "Loved wearing this to a wedding recently. It was comfortable and I felt amazing! The colors are beautiful and the fabric was soft and light." —Customer O.
Get it from Showpo for $79.95 (available in sizes 0–16 and in two colors).
10. A one-shoulder bodycon great for everything from roaming the streets of Greenwich Village with your best friends to a baby shower with your estranged friends to the wedding of your nemesis. Sorry, I've been watching a lot of Sex And The City lately. But, um, Carrie Bradshaw would totally love this look.
Promising review: "I got so many compliments on this dress and even more when I said where I got it from!! It is comfortable and the material is breathable. It is stretchy so you could even wear it with a baby bump. I will say if you are small chested it may be big up top! Perfect dress for a wedding, bridal shower, or any nice occasion!" —Katerina
Get it from Amazon for $47.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and in 14 colors).
11. A knee-length floral dress that'll be a lighthearted, flirty, and fun outfit you'll find yourself gravitating to day after day.
Promising review: "This dress fit me amazingly, it’s adorable and I will be wearing it to an upcoming wedding. Seriously so comfy as well, the material, the pockets, it’s breathable. Just love everything about this dress." —Beth - Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $32.99 (available in sizes 14–26 and 14 colors).
12. A cotton-linen blend dress for cottagecore souls who want an outfit that says, "I spent the morning harvesting lettuce from my garden before heading to the farmers market to collect a batch of natural wool to dye before I turn it into yarn." That's what this dress says. Just listen.
Promising review: "I have bought about 10 versions of this dress, all in different patterns. I wear them around the house, to sleep, and outside with a cute cardigan or jean jacket over them. They are soooooo comfortable. This is my favorite find on Amazon. Hope that is helpful for someone looking to purchase." —Rena Zilber
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in six styles).
13. A midi-length satin dress with a cowl neck — wear this to a spring wedding and spend all your time post-ceremony taking photos that look like a staged shoot in your very own custom couture.
FYI, there are TONS of pregnant reviewers who are obsessed with the amount of stretch this dress has. And here's a similar plus-size version (L–4X).
Promising reviews: "This dress is super gorgeous and totally worth the money! TikTok made me buy it, and it was on sale, so even better. The fabric is also really good quality." —Melanie
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and in 23 colors and styles).
14. A button-down beauty with three-quarter-length sleeves that'll protect your shoulders on hot summer days when you don't want your skin cooked by the sun's rays.
15. A loose-fitting gingham swing dress basically begging to be worn while you and your boo layout on a picnic blanket during movie nights at the park. It's hard to say who you'll end up loving more: your date...or this dress.
Promising review: "I love this beautiful dress. I shared it on my blog and people loved it! Runs true to size and it's double lined, so it's not see through and doesn’t lay funny on the stomach area. I'm wearing this piece for Easter and all summer long (pictured above, left)." —Sherlin
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in S–XXL and in 24 styles).
16. An embroidered linen pick with floral details that'll leave your gardener heart all aflutter.
Promising review: "This dress is absolutely gorgeous! The linen is good quality and the embroidery is beautiful and detailed. I ordered the green and it's much more of a vivid green in person rather than the screen. It is a soft linen and I barely used an upright vapor iron and it took the wrinkles out. There is no need for a slip. I really can't express how beautiful this dress is!! I think I just might order the pink one too!" —PGW
Get it from Amazon for $35.52+ (available in sizes M–3XL and six colors).
17. An off-the-shoulder dress sure to have you looking equal parts regal and ethereal.
Get it from Asos for $69.99 (available in sizes 14–26).
18. A bodycon mini you can wear on 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. Rad.
19. A wrap dress with a pattern that's gonna scream "warm weather is here and SO AM I!" when you wear it.
FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give this a spin before you buy it!
Promising review: "This dress is SO PRETTY!!! The minute I walked out I had so many people compliment on this dress I bought my regular size and absolutely love it!!! The quality is amazing...extremely soft cotton." —Sarah Arshad
Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in sizes S–2XL and 32 styles).
20. A Hill House Nap Dress for souls who know when it's worth investing in your wardrobe. That time is now. With this dress. If you were wondering.
Promising review: "I really like the Grace [Dress]! It’s so flowy and with a beautiful sleeve. It’s super lightweight...I think it’s perfect for spring when it’s cold in the morning but 70 and sunny in the afternoon!..It's such a stunning dress but you might want to consider sizing up if you’re apple-shaped like me and fuller through the hips!" —Stephanie
Get it from Hill House for $248 (available in sizes XXXS–XXL and four styles).
21. An eye-catching cami mini with small straps and an elegant floral pattern. Wear this with heels to a wedding, and then toss on some chunky sandals on the weekends for a fun day-to-night look.
Promising review: "This dress!!! I got a medium and it was the perfect dress for dancing and looked amazing!" —Tiffany Hawkins
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and 16 styles).
22. A versatile maxi you can wear as a cap-sleeved or cold-shoulder dress, which can help switch up your wardrobe even when you pack light on your summer vacation.
Promising review: "Obsessed with this dress! It fit perfectly, and it's super lightweight but not sheer. Love everything about it." —Emma Mashburn
Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in sizes XS–4XL and 44 colors/prints).
23. A short-sleeve skater dress *with pockets* to give your jeans and T-shirt aesthetic a little something new.
Note: The buttons aren't functional; they're just for design.
Promising review: "I love this dress! I can wear it to work, dress it up a little, or just keep it casual. And I have a large chest, and I don’t have to worry about the buttons popping open because they’re not functional, and that’s the best part!! I’m ordering another one in a different color." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and dozens of colors and styles).
24. A belted gown reviewers love for its flowing material. If you want a dress worth twirling and swirling in, you've found it!
FYI, the ribbon belt is removable!
Promising review: "This dress is so incredibly gorgeous. I've been very into the high neckline trend. I can wear it with flats or heels without worrying about it getting dirty. I love that it comes with a little matching string to tie at the waist for a more fitted look. It's so comfortable and flowy. It's exactly what I was looking for and the colors are gorgeous. :)" —Paisley
Get it from Amazon for $30.09+ (available in sizes M–XXL, XXL tall and 29 styles).
25. A jungle-print dress that'll have you feeling out-of-this-world lovely, even when stuck in your cubicle at work.
Babita Tex is owned by Aman Negi and located in Jaipur, India.
Promising review: "Adorable dress — I love the print and it’s just the right thickness for the summer. I get the feeling it runs a little small in the top so I think it would be a good idea to order a size up if you need space there." —Heather
Get it from Babita Tex on Etsy for $61.99 (available in sizes S–XL).
26. A graphic maxi dress for sporting a bold, modern look as you strut your stuff in the city.
Promising review: "I’m 5'2 and currently 33 weeks pregnant. I’m normally a small and I ordered a small. The dress was snug, but is a stretchy material so it stretched well to fit the bump. I got a lot of compliments on it when I wore it to lunch and from others on social media. I’m short and wore flats so you’ll see it did not really go all the way down to the floor. It has adjustable straps and the material is like a thick sweater stretch material." —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 23 designs).
27. A ruffle-sleeve mini too darn darling to pass on! Whoops. Just clicked "add to cart" by accident. That happened fast.
Promising review: "This dress is sooooo cute! I got a ton of compliments on it when I recently wore it to a baby shower. Loved the soft material, and it can easily be dressed up or down, from work to brunch. I bought my normal size, it fit perfectly. But I could have probably got away with a size smaller. Will order another color." —Elizabeth
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and six colors).
28. A satin pleated dress that'll look like a standard sundress at first glance but delight you with its clever cutouts, gorgeous pattern, and impressive pleats when you really focus on it.
29. A cap-sleeve midi for days when you're off to a theme park and want to comfortably hop from one rollercoaster to the next while still looking picture-perfect at a moment's notice.
30. A strappy floral dress that just might get you in trouble with the law; Jennifer Anniston is sure to alert the authorities about how you stole this straight off the set of Friends. Cheers to your retro look, you little rebel you.
See it on TikTok! BTW, this dress also gets a lot of hype for looking very similar to Réalisation Par's $250 Alba dress.
Promising review: "My friend owns the real deal Réalisation Par dress and let me borrow it for an event, and afterward I knew I was in love and needed it for myself. In searching the internet high and low for [an alternative], I found this and honestly it's perfect. It fits amazing, and looks exactly like the real thing. I will be candidly honest, the stitching is a little wonky on some of the sides, but hardly noticeable to others. I will totally buy another one of these dresses in another print. I get so many compliments every time I wear it." —Zoey
Get it from Amazon for $37.99 (available in sizes XXS–XL and 10 styles).
31. A one-shoulder tiered midi for days when you're feeling a little spicy and asymmetrical.
Promising review: "I don't write reviews, but had to about this dress. Took a chance and it paid off. Great fit, quality material, beautiful pattern, lots of colors to choose from. Wore it to a friend's wedding and it was perfect :)" —Deanna Thompson
Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 36 styles).
32. A vibrant halter dress that'll be as colorful as your language. Sorry, Mom.
Promising review: "I am THE MOST DIFFICULT person to dress, but after looking at all the other reviewers' pictures (thank you all) I went ahead and ordered it. Love it! Fits great, colors are great, very comfortable, hits just right, lightweight but not see-through. I can't wait to wear it out." —Gene
Get it from Amazon for $43.99 (available in sizes S–XL and 40 styles).
33. A breezy floral print maxi dress with a charming smocked waist that says, "Yeah, I watched Little House on The Prairie as a kid, but I'm modern and scandalous enough to show my elbows." Which is a real fashion statement if you ask me.
Promising review: "I love this dress! I got so many compliments on it! It fits like a dream (true to size) and is very comfy. I’m on the taller side and it also is long enough! I did wear a slip under it for some added opaqueness." —Rachyl Spencer
Get it from Amazon for $43.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and in 15 colors).
34. A black-and-white beauty that'll have you looking like the curator of a New York art gallery, even though you're just grabbing your kids from drop-off. Intimidating. I like it.
Get it from Eloquii for $49 (originally $159.95; available in sizes 14–24).
35. A ruffled puff-sleeve, ruched-bust dress for romantic outdoor dates that start with a walk in the park and end hours later, still walking around and still feeling comfortable and cute as can be.
Promising review: "So happy with my purchase! I received many compliments when wearing this dress and it makes sense, because it’s lovely! It’s super comfortable, too. It’s beautiful to wear out but also comfortable enough to wear around the house. It’s just as beautiful on the shoulder, though I prefer it off, but the great thing is that it stays put whichever way you should to wear it. I highly recommend it!" —Melanie Grace
Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and in seven styles).
36. And finally, a startling summer dress equal parts colorful, flirty, and funky only to be worn by bold souls who believe outfits should always be a piece of art.
Mr. Water New York is a New York–based, Asian American woman–owned independent fashion brand established in 2017 filled with unique pieces.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this dress!! I get so many compliments when I wear it and it’s truly one of a kind." —Victoria Kennedy
Get it from Mr. Water New York on Etsy for $89 (available in sizes XS–XXL).
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.