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1. A summery dress that you should def take advantage of this before sweater season comes around. The unique crossover waist and flared sleeves makes this *mwah* chef's kiss.
Promising review: "I loved this and is my current favorite dress, super comfy and great material. I was SHOCKED when I saw it. I got the pink one. I definitely recommend." —Denitsa Nikolova
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in sizes S–XL and 18 colors).
2. A flowy ruffled-hem dress so you'll look gorgeous and stay comfy at the same time. Pair it up with some heels, boots, or sneakers — they'll all make for a ~fab~ look!
Promising review: "I absolutely love this dress — it fits perfectly and it's so adorable. The first day I wore it I got so many compliments and it was so comfortable. It was nice to wear as a dress or even a long shirt with leggings. The color is really cute too. I definitely recommend it and will probably buy more in different colors!" —Jasmine Ball
Get it from Amazon for $30.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 15 colors).
3. A drawstring bodycon dress that you can adjust and tailor to your liking. You can pull the strings to make it shorter and ruched or extend the dress for a longer look, whatever your want!
Promising reviews: "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
"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 $30.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 24 colors/styles).
4. A romper disguised as a maxi because sometimes you just want to sit and spread your legs all you want without the fear of ~something~ slipping out. Fancy and practical? I need to buy this *rn*.
Promising review: "I love this romper dress. I could wear it every day. I get so many compliments on it. I'm 5'10 and 180 pounds with big boobs. An extra large fit me and was actually big enough for my torso without giving me camel toe! My friends have all been begging for one of these dresses. It does come wrinkly, but you can just iron it and then enjoy feeling like a goddess!" —Catherine Watkins
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in sizes S–3XL and 22 prints).
5. A sporty dress that you can wear to any activity. It comes with built-in shorts with pockets so you can store stuff on the go. NGL, I would play pickleball just to wear this dress.
Promising review: "Love this dress. Already have two different colors. I originally ordered a large and it fits great with space to move around. I ordered the blue in a medium and it gives it a move fit look. Would definitely recommend sizing down one size if you’re looking for a more fitted look." —S
Get it from Halara for $34.95 (available in sizes XS–3XL and 10 colors)
6. An airy patchwork mini dress to turn you into a real-life fairy. The mesh fabric will keep you feeling light and breezy all day long! This dress is so amazing that it deserves its own new word: gorgtastic.
Promising review: "I love this dress! I ordered it in the beige color first and I absolutely love the material! It is so light and airy and flowy!" —Ironlatina
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 33 styles).
7. A spaghetti strap midi dress that comes in so many wonderful prints — to be more specific, 23, and you'll want to buy all of them! Some come with a bow at the chest, you can adjust the tightness to expand or shrink the keyhole!
FYI, the straps are adjustable and depending on the style you order some front ties are functional and others are just for decoration!
Promising review: "Omg best dress I’ve ever bought on Amazon. Super comfy. Past the knee so not too short, and stretchy so there is boob room. BUY IT!" —Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 23 colors and prints).
8. A Gatsby-esque dress so as you parade through the streets, you'll make everyone do a double take with the glorious sequins and fringe. Cue the slo-mo please!
Rebdolls is a woman- and Latine-owned small business.
Get it from Rebdolls for $89.90 (available in sizes M–5X).
9. A belted sundress that you *NEED* right now if you have a flair for the dramatic. With its high neck and sleek look, people will have no doubt that you mean business.
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 $42.99 (available in sizes M–2XL, 2XL tall, and 29 styles).
10. A wrap dress for a boho chic look that's perfect for picnics — or Greece. Pair it with some slippers, heels, or no shoes at all! Vacation mode: on.
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." —Sarah Arshad
Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in sizes S–2XL and 32 styles).
11. A flutter-sleeve wrap dress so you can stay cool and comfy all day with the 100% linen fabric. It comes in so many cute colors, so choose whichever fits your vibe.
Linenfox is a small business based in Lithuania that specializes in chic linen clothing. They have been hand-making every piece of clothing from their line since 2014.
You can also add customizations by adding 6 in. (free of charge) or shorten the dress, lengthen or shorten waist ties, exclude the pockets, or change the color to one that is not listed but available on the color palette photo on the page.
Promising review: "This dress is amazing!!! I love it so much and have gotten so many compliments. People have reached out to me asking where I bought my dress and without hesitation send them right to Linen Fox. The dress is so comfortable and has great breathability in high heat. It also fits nice and snug while having plenty of fabric to loosen up and cover my legs without fear of my upper thighs showing as some wrap dresses do. I am so happy with my purchase and plan on adding another of this shop's pieces to my wardrobe soon." —Alexandra de Rivera
Get it from Linen Fox on Etsy for $105.60 (available in sizes 2XS–3XL and in 25 colors).
12. A jaw-dropping piece that looks so much more expensive than it actually is. This dress is so gorgeous people are going to think that you're attending the Met Gala — flounce those ruffles boo!
Promising review: "Love this dress, modest enough to wear for work but cute enough to wear every day! I'm petite so I would say it runs a bit bigger than I'd prefer but it is still super cute! Also, this exact dress is being sold at other boutiques for three times the price!" —Emily Seils
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 12 colors).
13. A cute floral mini dress because it's the perfect outdoor day dress and floral print can never go out of style (IMHO).
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 $15.99+ (available in sizes S–2XL and nine colors).
14. A spaghetti-strap sundress that's made of linen to absorb moisture and keep your body temperature cool. I mean, who wouldn't want to go outside and *strut* in this GOOORGEOUS dress.
Promising review: "Gorgeous and comfortable. The dress drapes beautifully and the side slits make it look very more chic and less boho/conservative." —Yekaterina Romanovskaya
Get it Linenfox on Etsy for $107.34 (available in 11 colors and sizes XS–3XL).
15. A midi dress for when you still want to show off your legs but you don't want to mess with the autumn breeze blowing your dress up. The top of it is ruched and the bottom is ruffled — two of the greatest fashion trends, yes please!
Promising review: "Fabric is not cheap see-through quality, has an underskirt, and the elastic isn't suffocating anywhere. I will be buying more in different colors. I would say if you are between sizes, go with the smaller size as the top of the sleeves are a little on the loose side." —Thomas-Toines Family
Get it from Amazon for $45.99 (available in sizes XS–2XL and 22 colors).
16. An elegant lantern-sleeve dress that'll make you want to twirl around the city streets like the main character you are. Depending on your mood, you can wear it on or off the shoulder.
Promising review: "This is exactly what I wanted! This is my graduation dress and it’s so adorable. It’s thin but not sheer so it’s perfect for warm weather! It’s easy to put on by yourself and it’s so flattering and adorable! For such a cheap price I was worried but I’m so happy with it I feel like a fairy!! I don’t typically wear dresses but I’ll start now!" —emily g.
Get it from Amazon for $39.49+ (available in sizes XS–2XL and 22 colors and patterns)
17. An off-the-shoulder dress, which would work for any occasion that requires a dress. The scalloped hem is just so cute and classy, I wouldn't dare *not* show it off to the public eye.
Promising review: "I always get nervous when purchasing clothing on Amazon, but was very happy with this purchase. The material is a decent weight, and the cutouts at the bottom of the dress are done nicely. I'm 5'5" and the dress hits just above my knees. I don't like my clothes tight, so purchased a 3X. It's loose and flowy, and hangs just right. Overall, I'm very happy with the dress. I would go a size up depending on your shape and how you like your clothes to hang." —Kathryn Mathewson
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in sizes 0X–4X and eight colors).
18. A luxurious satin dress that'll make you look bougie without having to dig deep into your bank account. Dress like you're back in the '80s with these fab balloon sleeves.
Promising review: "This dress is absolutely gorgeous! Great colour and very nice quality fabric, looks way more expensive than it is. Good length for my 5’4” height, not as short as it looks on the model. Really great fit and I love the sleeves, very happy with this purchase." —H&M Customer
Get it from H&M for $37.99 (available in sizes XS–2XL).
19. A polka-dot halter dress so you can look retro and chic at the same time. Short in the front, long in the back — how much cooler can this dress possibly get?
FYI, this dress is included in Prime Wardrobe so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!
Promising review: "This dress is perfect. So feminine, so fun, so cute! The fabric is really nice, flowier than I thought, and it just fits really well." —Eugenia Trujillo
Get it from Amazon for $39.97 (available in sizes S–3XL and 18 colors and prints).
20. A boho maxi dress that is just ~perf~ for vacation — or if you're just taking a stroll through the park. Basically, you can wear it for any occasion and you'll look amazing.
Promising review: "It’s comfortable. It’s beautiful. It’s airy even though the fabric is a little heavy. I feel like a frickin' goddess in this dress. I loved it so much that I got a second color. Will probably buy a third color. I’m a true XL and it was perfect on me. I could probably get away with an L but I love how the XL hangs on me. It’s so pretty even without a bra. A little heads up, the dress is sheer and that’s why I got a black slip for the black dress and a nude slip for the white one." —Vee Zee
Get it from Amazon for $46.99+ (available in sizes S–3XL and 11 colors).
21. A biz casual dress because just because you have to go to work doesn't mean you can't look cute while doing it. Walk into the office and feel like the baddest B in there.
Promising review: "This was my first purchase with Lulus, and I have to say, I have no regrets. The dress was exactly as advertised, and very well made. I was very happy with the fit, and received many compliments on it. Because the dress has many colors in it, it opens many options for your shoe color. I'm very happy with my purchase." —Kimberly K
Get it from Lulu for $75 (available in sizes XS–3X and three prints).
22. A one-shoulder midi dress that is just so glamorous, no one will think they're ~kenough~ for you, especially when you're covered in metallic Barbie pink. If any dress will make you strut, it's *THIS* one.
Get it from Rebdolls for $54.90 (available in sizes S–4X).
23. An off-the-shoulder dress to really put you in vacation mode. The bright red color will literally complement any skin tone so you can't really go wrong here.
Get it from our Goodful shop for $69.90 (available in sizes S–2XL).
24. An A-line midi dress that's literally perfect for any event, whether it's graduation or a party. You know what the famous Barney Stinson says — "Suit up!" With so many different designs and colors, you'll find the perfect one for you.
Promising review: "This is the cutest little dress. And it has pockets to boot! The fabric is thick enough so it doesn't feel cheap but thin enough that you won't get overheated. Did I mention it has pockets?! These are decent pockets too. They aren't those short pockets where you only get to the first knuckle. The pockets will definitely hold something substantial like your phone. This dress could easily be styled for an elegant look or styled casually. I only bought one dress but I'm coming back for more colors/prints." —Kristina
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes S–3XL, with long or short sleeves, and in 59 colors and patterns).
25. A magnificent tiered midi dress for a classy yet chic look. You'll literally look like a masterpiece as your strut down Fifth Ave.
Promising review: "OMG! Awesome!!!!! I plan to wear it on my shoulders, and the elastic seems strong enough to hold. I bought the white and it’s light and airy — not see though at all. I'm so thrilled. I will buy it in black ASAP!" —LB
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 20 colors).
26. A button-down dress that screams "doth mother know you weareth her drapes?" because of its vintage look. This dress makes me want to pack a charcuterie board and a nice bottle of wine and frolic in the park.
Son de Flor is a small business based in Lithuania that makes stylish linen clothing and accessories.
Promising review: "Amazing quality, so super gorgeous!!! Exactly as pictured, even more beautiful in person, even! 10000% recommend!!!" —jamieelee231
Get it from Son de Flor on Etsy for $285 (available in sizes 2XS–2XL).
27. A mock-neck maxi dress so you'll look super elegant as you catwalk down the street. The twisted front adds such a unique look, everyone will be wondering where you got it!
Promising review: "Beautiful color and lightweight so it can be worn in the spring too. Washes well. It does fit the curves, but I recommend you buy your actual size because the fabric is not clingy." —Sandy in the QC
Get it from Eloquii for $99.95 (available in sizes 14–28 and five colors).
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.