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1. A floral cold shoulder for a darling option you're gonna keep on repeat allllll summer long.
Promising review: "Love this dress! Fit well and the colors were vibrant. Received a lot of compliments and would definitely order again." —Donazahy Patterson
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in 18 styles and sizes L–4XL).
2. A tie-front midi approximately zero people will believe you bought from Amazon. You mean to tell me this wasn't made by your very own fashion designer?!
3. A wrap dress for wearing to any and all summertime weddings you have coming up. No matter how hot it is, you're gonna be tearing up the dance floor the whole time thanks to this lightweight option.
4Twenty4 Boutique is a Black woman-owned small biz based in Seattle that sells gorgeous fashion pieces you'll want to add to your wardrobe ASAP.
Get it from 4Twenty4 Boutique for $45 (available in sizes S–L).
4. A vintage-inspired midi that'll have you planning the perfect Instagram moment before it even arrives at your door. I mean, you can't buy a dress this gorg and NOT show it off to all of your followers.
5. A strapless open back maxi dress bound to give you the main character energy you not only want, but truly deserve.
6. A linen dress with ruffled cap sleeves perfect for throwing on with your fave sandals or wedges during summertime dates (both day and night).
7. A halter mini dress to wear to any and every outdoor concert and music festival you have coming up. Live music is back bb and so is picking out the perfect outfit.
8. A button-down midi you can easily dress up or down. We love a staple piece.
9. A smocked, ruffled number you seriously may never wanna take off. I mean, hello, look at how cute it is.
10. A V-neck wrap dress that'll finally help solve the problem of "I have nothing to wear" for GOOD. A closet full of cute clothes, but this is the one you'll come back to every.single.time.
Promising review: "Went to brunch for my birthday and this was perfect. In this Texas heat, it was great to have a dress that didn't weigh you down. It fit great and I received a ton of compliments. Will definitely be wearing again." —Taylor
Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in 35 styles and sizes L–5XL).
11. A gingham mini dress ideal for frolicking around town with your besties. Don't be surprised when they wanna match with you!
12. A T-shirt dress anyone who wears dresses should own, period. Not only is it great to throw on every day of the summer, but it can also be paired with tights, boots, coats, light jackets, and sneakers during every other season too.
13. A polka-dot cutie with tie straps for making everyone around you think you walked right off the runway at a fashion show and to whichever place you're going in this fabulous number.
14. A smock dress you can wear over your favorite tee or tank or as is for the most adorable dress you've ever owned.
Get it from Boohoo for $20 (available in sizes 12–24).
15. A bodycon dress for ensuring you always have something to wear to those last-minute summer parties. Yeah, you're welcome.
16. A gorg V-neck dress in a variety of lovely patterns and colors that'll make a great outfit choice when getting a nice dinner or visiting a trendy rooftop bar with friends.
17. A striped halter maxi dress bound to make all of your other dresses feel extremely left out. I mean you're gonna wanna wear this all the time and you're so valid in that decision.
Get it from Forever 21 for $39.99+ (available in two colors and sizes XS–3XL).
18. A mini dress so lovely, it'll make you wonder how you ever lived without owning it.
Beginning Boutique is a woman-owned small biz based in Brisbane, Australia that sells super cute dresses, tops, bottoms, swimwear, and more!
Promising review: "So cute! Perfect color. A little short for me, but only because I’m above average height. But an easy fix is pairing it with a long sweater!" —Nikki D.
Get it from Beginning Boutique for $49.99 (available in sizes 0–12).
19. A floral skater dress because sometimes you wanna wear something super casual and sometimes you wanna wear something with a little pizzazz so why not combine the two?
Get it from Torrid for $59.50 (available in sizes M–6XL).
20. A maxi wrap dress you'll be tempted to buy in every pattern to wear to work, out with loved ones, and even just running errands.
Promising review: "This dress is extremely lightweight and comfortable, fabric is well-made and not see-through. I wore this dress for family pictures and also to my daughter's promotion and received so many compliments on the style and print." —Ashley
Get it from Amazon for $30.86+ (available in 17 styles and sizes 1X–4X).
21. A maxi dress to throw on those mornings you have zero desire to get up out of bed but still wanna look presentable. We gotchu.
22. A tie-back mini dress that can be worn not one, but TWO different ways: off-the-shoulder or on. Either way, it's gonna look great.
23. A V-neck dress available in solid colors or patterned styles truly wonderful for any occasion. Even if the occasion is stocking up on all the seasonal summertime treats at your local Trader Joe's.
Promising review: "I bought this as a summer dress to use while I’m nursing my son. It is super cute, very comfortable, and perfect for breastfeeding. Easy to wash too, which is very important with a baby! I love the length personally, but just so others are aware, it is a bit on the short side if you’re tall." —Lainey
Get it from Amazon for $24.80+ (available in 16 styles and sizes XS–6XL).
FYI, this dress is included in Prime Try Before You Buy so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!
24. A ruffled floral dress that'll have you saying, "the party don't start 'til I walk in." Except, you're referring more to this dress than to yourself.
Eclectic Bella is a Black woman-owned small biz based in Los Angeles, California selling beautiful dresses, rompers/jumpsuits, tops, bottoms, and more!
Get it from Eclectic Bella for $49 (available in sizes S–L).
25. A split maxi to make you feel like absolute royalty. Time to practice your wave.
26. A floral skater for wearing on days you feel like receiving a million and one compliments on how pretty your dress is — which may or may not be literally every single one.
Rebdolls is a Latinx woman-owned small biz based in Harlem, NY that sells size-inclusive dresses, sets, tops, bottoms, jumpsuits, and more!
Get it from Rebdolls for $47.90 (available in sizes M–5XL).
27. A button-front dress that is quite literally the definition of "perfect everyday dress." No really, go look it up in the dictionary.
Promising review: "This dress is absolutely perfect! It fits amazing and it looks even better in person than online. If you are looking at this and dress wondering if you should get it, do it!" —Makayla Morris
Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in five colors and sizes L–4XL).
28. A maxi with ruffled sleeves to make you wish summer could last forever. Can this dress be worn even when it's negative degrees and snowing outside? Asking on behalf of a friend.
29. A square-neck mini dress that'll take you from day to night in a pinch. Pair it with your favorite sandals when the sun is out and rock it with a cool jacket and boots or heels when it's time to take on late night adventures.
Get it from Nasty Gal for $24 (available in sizes 14–24).
30. A maxi wrap you're going to want to spend hours upon hours upon HOURS spinning around in. No thoughts — just sunshine, warmth, twirling, and vibes.
31. A casual tank dress that comes in a million colors, can be worn a million ways, and will earn you a million compliments.
32. A crochet slip dress you should wear when you're in the mood to answer the question "where did you get your dress" every second.
33. A faux-wrap V-neck mini that'll instantly turn your face into the heart eyes emoji because just LOOK. BRB, ordering it in every style.
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