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A polka dot number you can throw on quickly on a Saturday morning when you told your friends you’d meet them for brunch at 12, but you accidentally slept till 11:30. Whoops!
Promising review: “I’m obsessed with this dress! I purchased to wear for a wedding and got many compliments. The material is great and the fit was perfect. The color is a tad darker in person, but I expected it to be, and it was exactly what I wanted!” —Sabrina Smith
Price: $19.99 (available in sizes S-XL and in five colors)
Promising review: “I hardly ever write a review, but this time it’s a must! I ordered this dress for a wedding. It arrived in a timely manner and was packaged very well. I got soooo many compliments!! It’s a great product, and I will be ordering again!!!! Very very pleased.” —Tammy S.
Price: $9.99+ (available in sizes S–3XL and in 32 styles)
Promising review: “This dress fit so perfect and looks so elegant! I wore it for dinner for my birthday and received so many compliments. The size was perfect and so was the length.” —Courtney Elizabeth barnes
Price: $6.99+ (available in sizes S-XXXL and in 10 variations)
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A bodycon midi that’s anything but basic. Throw this on with some heels or sneakers and a jean jacket, and you’ll feel so put together.
Promising review: “This dress is so cute!! It really hugs and accentuates your curves. The fabric is super soft and almost fleece like on the inside. (But it’s not see through or light.) It is so comfy I could literally sleep in it. I bought it for New Years, but 10/10 would wear for any occasion.” —Julianne
Price: $9.99+ (available in sizes S-XL and in 10 colors)
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A floral swing dress designed to make you feel like a million bucks…even though it only costs as much as two fancy cocktails.
Promising review: “I adore this dress! The fit is absolutely gorgeous and runs as expected! It’s so nice to have a dress that fits, isn’t too tight, has sleeves, and a higher front so I don’t have to wear shapewear and a cardigan! The color is beautiful too! Literally every time I wear this dress, I get compliments! It’s a little long on me (I’m 5’2″ and it hits a little lower than mid calf) but I just pair it with pointy pumps, and it’s fine. If they had this dress in more patterns, I would buy every one of them! Love love love!” —Chelsea
Price: $27.99+ (available in sizes 14W-24W and in eight colors and patterns)
Promising review: “I cannot say enough about this dress! I LOVE it!! I’d pay $60 for it. The fact that it’s not $60 just makes it even better. This is one of the best Amazon purchases I’ve ever made. I wish it came in other colors. It’s SUCH a great, flattering dress!” —Jill O.
Price: $25.99+ (available in sizes XS-XXL and in six colors)
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A tie-front dress – you could tell your friend where you got it when she asks, or you could simply say, “Sorry, my hands are ~tied~”.
Promising review: “I am obsessed with this dress. It is much better than I expected coming from Amazon, especially for this price. The material is definitely the type that needs to be steamed well to get the wrinkles out, but other than that, it’s great! It fits true to size. If anything, it’s a little more scandalous than I thought because it does show more cleavage, and you can’t really wear a bra with it, but overall it’s a great dress.” —Amazon Customer
Price: $8.99+ (available in sizes S-XL and in 24 variations)
Promising review: “This dress had me at pockets! What a great dress, especially for work! It has pockets on both sides, a work-appropriate hemline, and the material is the kind where you can sit for hours, but it’ll never show a wrinkle! I’m 5’6″ and 150 lbs and the medium fits great. With wedges, it’s the perfect outfit for work: comfy and practical yet classy.” —AprilAries
Price: $14.06+ (available in sizes S–3XL and 36 variations)
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An off-the-shoulder maxi designed to make you feel like you’re walking a runway when you’re really just walking down the street. Just imagine it blowing in the breeze as you strut, not walk.
Promising review: “This is a beautiful dress! I have received so many compliments, and this is going to be a summer staple. PLUS, IT HAS POCKETS. What I love about this type of cold shoulder dress is that underneath the ruffle, your arms go through arm openings (like a regular dress) so that the top of your dress stays in place. So, it can be a cold shoulder dress or a large scoop neck dress as a result.”—Heather
Price: $15.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and in eight colors)
Promising review: “I really like this dress!!! The material is fantastic. I’m messy, so when I eat or drink anything I’m going to drop something. I dropped pasta, water, and an alcoholic beverage on this dress, and it plopped right off. I was amazed. It’s just a beautiful dress!! It shipped fast and fit as expected.” —Mochat30
Price: $19.99+ (available in sizes XS-XL and in seven colors)
Promising review: “This dress is absolutely stunning. The picture doesn’t do it justice. The cut is adorable, and the fit is perfect. It was comfortable and felt sexy. I wore it for a beach wedding and got compliments the entire day. It can be dressed up or down. I absolutely love, love, LOVE this dress!!” —Andi Sean
Price: $19.99+ (available in sizes XS-XL and in six colors and styles)
Promising review: “This dress is so comfortable. I like the fit and flare style. It’s fitted just under the bust and is very forgiving for my current postpartum body shape. It is also great for breastfeeding! I do wear a cami under since the V is a little deep. I wish there were more colors available.” —Stefanie Tatum
Price: $12.99+ (available in sizes S-XXL and in 29 variations)
Promising review: “This is one of my new favorite dresses. The material is nice and thick without being too heavy, and the quality is very nice. It doesn’t feel cheap at all despite the $20 price tag. It’s very versatile and can easily be dressed up or down. Love it!” —Spudma
Price: $15.99+ (available in sizes XS-3X and in 41 variations)
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A maxi dress with pockets (!!) because there really isn’t a better feature for dress than pockets. Where else am I supposed to store my phone, my lip balm, and the random receipts I should probably just throw away?!?
Promising review: “I LOVE THIS DRESS!!! I have ordered all of the prints and the black one (8 total so far). I wear them to work during the week and running errands on the weekend. They are a t-shirt material, which I love. I constantly get complimented on these dresses, even from total strangers. It’s nice to finally find a dress that is comfortable and looks cute. I am 5’6” and they touch the floor. I have purchased the same style dress from other sellers, and they aren’t the same quality. I will keep checking back for new prints!” —Dina Grubbs
Price: $16.99+ (available in sizes 14-26 and in 28 variations)
Promising review: “This dress is more than I expected. It is very soft and feels lightweight but it is not see through. It’s perfect for work with a blazer but can also be worn casually, or even to church. I ordered a size larger than I normally wear, and it looks great. I could have ordered my normal small size, but I wanted to have extra room to dance if needed. The split on the sides is very respectable.” —Elay and Dija
Price: $15.99+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and in 11 styles)
Promising review: “I cannot say enough amazing things about this dress. It came with the perfect pear shaped silhouette. It complements my curves and is super comfy! It’s great for everyday use. I go to school, work, and have 2 kids, and this is truly perfect for the days I want to do the minimum but still look cute. I wish I had pics of the packaging and wear. It’s truly is a steal for that price!” —Julie Tobbon
Price: $16.99+ (available in sizes XS-XXXL and in 21 variations)
Promising review: “So this dress is freaking awesome! It’s made of very sturdy material. I’m going to have to order it in more colors!” —Elaine Diaz
Price: $12.99+ (available in sizes S-XXL and in eight colors)
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A floral embroidered cocktail dress so beautiful, you’ll want to be invited to more weddings and formal events so you can wear it again. (You say “outfit repeater” like it’s a bad thing…)
Promising review: “This is beautiful on. I received a ton of compliments at a wedding in March. It was cold, so the color and material was perfect for the unpredictable weather in the Midwest. It can snow, rain or shine. People asked, ‘That’s the dress from Nordstrom, right?’ and ‘What designer is that dress from?’ and I spilled the beans and said AMAZON. It was a hit.” —iams
Price: $39.99 (available in sizes XS-XXL and in black, navy, and pink)
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A patterned midi you’ll force your friend to take your picture in immediately because this deserves a prominent place in your Insta grid.
Promising review: “I love the fit of this dress. The dress conformed to my body in all the right places without being clingy. It is very comfortable, flattering, and fits as expected. I loved the shape of the dress as well as the pattern.” —Jose Glas Cevallos
Price: $22.99 (available in sizes S-XL and in 14 variations)
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A color-block sheath dress – you’ll feel like a true professional and a badass when you wear it. Nobody will hold you back in this.
Promising review: “I can’t tell y’all how much I LOVE THIS DRESS. I wore it to a banquet at which I did the keynote speech. It’s such a beautiful dress. The scuba material hides all the imperfections that other materials tend to show.” —naima
Price: $41.33+ (available in sizes 2-16 and in 34 colors)
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A button-up maxi to wear when it’s just too hot to think about putting on real clothes. Yes, technically this dress is “real clothes,” but you know what I mean.
Promising review: “I first bought this dress to wear for my daughter’s birthday party. I loved this dress and got so many compliments from party guests. It’s made of a soft fabric with lot of flair. I loved it so much that now I have it in two other different colors. I also ordered two to give to my sisters as gifts. And at least three of my friends have also ordered it after seeing me wear it.” —ArAy
Price: $17.99+ (available in sizes XS-XXL and in seven variations)
Promising review: “I LOVE this dress. I received so many compliments while wearing it. I’ve worn it to a wedding and a mother-daughter tea. It highlights the boobs nicely. If you’re shy, maybe wear a camisole or pin at the cleavage. I plan to purchase it in other colors.” —Ms. Jones
Price: $19.99+ (available in sizes S–2XL and in eight colors and patterns)
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A belted pencil dress that looks great on its own in the summer and then again in the fall with a sweater and boots.
Promising review: “I want to start by saying I am so critical of dresses. I have a hard time finding a good dress. That being said, this is a beautiful dress. This dress is the perfect weight. It wasn’t tight. I felt pretty wearing this dress. The sleeves are a perfect length. The material has a slight sheen to it, so you could even wear it to a fancier occasion like a wedding. Just buy the dress. Good dresses are hard to come by these days.” —Rina Y.
Price: $18.99+ (available in sizes S-3XL and in 21 variations)
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A vintage style that’ll make you feel like you’re in an episode of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Midge would be so proud.
Promising review: “This dress is super cute! It can be dressed up or down! The fabric is nice as well. This was a quick buy because I needed a dress for a family photoshoot. I bought about 7 dresses and this was the winner even over a $200 dress!” —T. Snipe
Price: $18.69+ (available in sizes XS-XXXL and in 44 variations)
Promising review: “I love this dress! I got compliments on it all day. My students could’ve sworn it was a $50 dress, and it’s comfy to boot! I’m 5’5″ and 140 lbs and I got the medium. I fits great and I even have a little extra room. It also goes past my knee, so it’s a great length. I’m in love!” —Luke Brenneman
Price: $9.99+ (available in sizes XS-5XL and in 14 variations)
Promising review: “Stop reading reviews and buy this dress IMMEDIATELY, but read this first. This dress does not feel like your typical cheap dress from Amazon. This dress FEELS much higher quality than what you could get for $20, and it fits like a dream. I feel like it works for formal-ISH, formal if you’re allowed to be formal and sexy. I’m stoked on this purchase. I normally wear a small in real life and a medium in most of what I buy on Amazon, but the extra small fits me perfectly. It’s so comfortable, and it looks great. AND IT HAS POCKETS. IF I had to make a complaint, it would be that the top is just barely too thin to be worn without a bra.” —AKFS
Price: $26.99+ (available in sizes XS-XXL and in 32 colors)
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A halter mini just begging you to take it on a tropical vacation—or a local beach or pool if a tropical vacay just isn’t in your budget right now.
Promising review: “Typically I don’t purchase clothes online because I’m rarely happy. It doesn’t fit, it’s the wrong item, it’s not comfortable, it’s misleading and doesn’t look like it did in the picture. Regardless of the reason, I’m sure many of you can relate. This dress is my exception. I’ve received so many compliments on it. It’s beautiful, comfortable, and extremely lightweight! I would recommend this to anyone and would definitely purchase again!” —Amazon Customer
Price: $13.98+ (available in sizes S–XL and 21 variations)
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A t-shirt dress I believe everyone should have in their closet because it’s simple, cute, and practical.
amazon.com, I hope this helps you decide!
Promising review: “I love this dress! T-shirt dresses are my favorite thing to wear in the summer, and this one’s fits the bill. It’s comfortable and seems well made. I am 5’6 and 165 with a 38C bust and ordered a Large. It fits great.” —Jessica White
Price: $7.99+ (available in sizes XS-XXL and in four colors)
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A halter that looks great and costs under $10. Wait, what? Excuse me, I need to go add this to my cart immediately.
Promising review: “This dress is STUNNING, especially for the price. I got many compliments when I wore it on New Year’s Eve. It is so comfortable, so flattering, and I just couldn’t believe how beautiful it was given the price. I normally wear a small, but I ordered a medium, and it fit beautifully and comfortably.” —Noeparvar
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in sizes S–2XL and in three colors)
Promising review: “This is such a cute dress! I just got back from Cabo and received so many compliments. I ordered it in melon and black. It’s a summer must have. The nice thing about this dress is that the ties make it very adjustable.” —Shelley
Price: $19.99+ (available in sizes S-XL and in 12 colors)
Promising review: “This dress is PERFECT! I got compliments on the dress all night. I already knew it would be snug, but with the length and fishtail detail, it was very classy for a wedding. The material and zipper are sturdy and thick. I always buy dresses from this seller, and they never disappoint!” —Amazon Customer
Price: $47+ (available in sizes XS-XL and 10 colors and styles)
Promising review: “This is the perfect travel dress for the summer. I get compliments on it all the time! It does runs slightly large.” —Sarahgrace
Price: $20.99+ (available in sizes S-XXL and in 34 variations)
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A lace fit and flare people will love so much – don’t be surprised if you’re asked where you got it about 10 times when you wear it.
Promising review: “This dress is amazing, and I HIGHLY recommend it. I wore it to a bridal shower, and it was the talk of the party. I received multiple compliments. Two woman actually went on Amazon and purchased it right then. It’s great quality, and the fit is perfect!” —Christine Earing
Price: $33.99+ (available in sizes XS-XXL and in seven colors)
Promising review: “I love this dress. It’s exactly what I was looking for: a maxi with sleeves and pockets. It’s a little long but works well with a little heel. I also added a belt to give more shape. It’s super cute, soft, and comfortable!” —melissa
Price: $26.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and in 10 variations)
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A polka-dot midi dress you’ll love so much, you might as well buy a couple so you can wear ’em more often.
Promising review: “This is my favorite dress of all time! I have it in navy and red! I am 5”3 and 123lbs, and I ordered the small. It is the perfect length to wear out, but I also wear it to work, and it is work appropriate. I have received more compliments on this dress than any other I own! It is so comfortable, and I have washed them both several times, and they still look brand new. I can not say enough good things about this dress—particularly compared to other brands I have purchased. You will NOT be disappointed!!!” —Lindsay Thornburg
Price: $18.99+ (available in sizes S-XL and in seven colors).
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A high-low dress you can throw on with sandals so you can be cute yet comfy during that summer BBQ.
Promising review: “IF I COULD GIVE THIS 10 STARS, I WOULD!!!!! Again, this is an EXQUISITE dress!!! The green is a dull/mute green that makes the floral pop! The fit was spot on and it flows beautifully!! I can’t wait to wear this dress! I already ordered two more. LOVE, LOVE THIS DRESS!!” —SoozanJBee
Price: $37.99+ (available in sizes XS-XXXL and in 17 colors and patterns)
Promising review: “I cannot rave about this dress enough. I want it in every color. Please make this in other colors!! It’s a stretchy scuba material, and the thickness of the fabric and cut is actually very forgiving and flattering. I get a MILLION compliments every time I wear it!” —Kristen N.
Price: $39.99 (available in sizes S-XXXL and yellow, red, and black)
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A color block tunic you’ll wear all the time – you won’t care if people start to notice, because it just looks *that good* on.
Promising review: “I received this dress and was so happy with it. This dress is so comfortable and easy to wear. The pockets are an added bonus and really add to the dress. The colors are vibrant, and the dress looks exactly like the pictures. The fabric is thick and the colors look cute. I am very happy with this dress and will be wearing it a lot.” —Andrea A.
Price: $18.99+ (available in sizes XS-XXL and in pink and light blue)
Promising review: “I absolutely love this. First, the fit is great. It’s stretchy, and at 5,5” ish and 135 lbs, it hit me in all the right places. Second, It’s so versatile! I can wear it to church if I tape/pin the slit in place, or I can wear it out and show a little leg. It’s great for summer style wise, but a bit heavy for really warm weather. I can imagine this both in spring and fall and even winter with the right jacket. Style it up or down, for a date or a beach day, it’s a good basic to throw in your closet.” —Kate Christensen
Price: $9.99+ (available in sizes S-XL and in four colors)
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A tulle gown you’ll feel like Cinderella in, without, you know, the whole “having to be home by midnight” thing. That curfew is a drag.
Promising review: “I used this dress as my wedding dress since we wanted the ceremony to be casual. The dress was perfect. I got tons of compliments. The corset in the back allows you to adjust the size to make the dress fit beautifully.” —nira gautam
Price: $59.99 (available in sizes 2-16 and in seven colors)
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An off-the-shoulder maxi dress that’ll have you blasting Lizzo and saying, “No, I’m not a snack at all. Look, baby, I’m the whole damn meal”.
Promising review: “I can’t say enough good things about this dress! It’s on trend, the material is the perfect weight, and the dress can be worn 3 different ways: traditionally as pictured, as a one shoulder dress and as a strapless dress. The dress fits true to size. It will turn heads, so be prepared to be complimented.” —Alicia
Price: $19.99+ (available in sizes S-XL and in eight patterns)
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A striped pencil dress appropriate for a corporate environment, especially in the summer when it’s 90 degrees outside but approximately -20 in the office.
Promising review: “I was a little reluctant when just got it out of the package because it was so thin, but the reviews convinced me to try it. I am sooo glad I did. OMG, it looks and feel like a $1,000 dress. It definitely is a head turner. I will buy another one. This dress gets 10 stars 😁.” —CJ
Price: $21.99+ (available in sizes S-XXL and in 21 variations)
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And a bell-sleeve dress to ~shift~ you idea about wearing anything other than dresses. They’re so great, who needs pants?
Promising review: “This dress is super cute and made of quality material! The color is exactly as pictured. I love the bell sleeves. The length of dress is good. The v-neck is a little higher than what it appears to be, but I was happy with that. The dress is nice and flowy but also super cute if you add a belt to accentuate your waist. I’ve worn it both ways! It was true to size, just follow your measurements on the size chart.” —Amazon Customer
Price: $17.99+ (available in sizes XS-XL and in 15 variations)
Me trying to fit all the dresses from this post in my closet:
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