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Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's.
1. A flowy pick available in so many fun prints and colors that'll stand out from the crowd. And thanks to the breezy shape, you'll be cool in every sense of the word, even in said crowd.
Promising reviews: "I bought this dress when I was pregnant and it fit perfect and is super comfy. I can still wear it now that I’m not pregnant and it’s perfect for summer since it’s lightweight." —Michellekay
"Flowy, not see-through, true to size. Beautiful dress! Bought it for Easter and now it is a staple in my spring/summer dress collection. Great material and the dress was true to the sizing. Would buy this dress in every color if I could!" —Abbe Grevious
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and in 25 prints).
2. A high-fashion swingy bow dress that you both need and deserve to wear to all your al fresco dinner dates. With a lil' straw bag??? Stop, too cute.
Promising reviews: "Worth the money!! So glad I bought this precious dress!! Looks like a much more expensive brand! Nice thick material, vibrant color, and a perfect fit! I wore this with my cowboy boots and got so many compliments! No stretch to the material, but it didn’t wrinkle." —Lisa Lambert
"Cute dress. Sleeves are structured and puffy. Perfect in the spring/summer but also great with high boots and a thin turtleneck in the fall. Very versatile." —Shelly
Get it from Amazon for $36.99 (available in sizes S–L and seven colors).
3. A compliment-magnet midi in a wild leopard and jungle leaf print. It's hard to pick a favorite thing about it: the pockets, the cool purple trim, the ruffles, the comfy smocked top, or how great you'll feel while wearing it?
One of my new favorite summer dresses! Sugarlips is a super underrated brand for fun, fresh, comfy, and affordable clothes. I got sooooo many compliments on this dress when I broke it out last week, including one person thinking it was by pricier label Farm Rio! I am usually between a medium and a large in dresses, and with all the stretch and my smaller bust, the top in a medium was still a bit big on me, so keep that in mind when picking your size. This dress is truly so me, an animal lover who loves emerald green, purple, leopard print, fit-and-flares, and summer midis! Swooning, indeed.
Get it from Sugarlips for $135 (available in sizes XS–3X and in two prints).
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4. A sweet smocked midi dress that you can smock... er, rock off the shoulder or on for a romantic, on-trend vibe either way. Hello, perfect dress, come off my Insta feed and into my closet.
Reviewers say it generally runs true to size but a bit on the looser side.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this dress! It makes me feel like I want to go into a field of flowers! 🌻🌻 Great stretch, and not too see-through. You might want to put something underneath if you're too afraid, but I was perfectly fine." —Abigail Rivera
Get it from Amazon for $38.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and in six colors).
5. A striped knit button-front cutie giving classic nautical vibes. And how a~boat~ the fact that it's as comfy as it is cute?? That's what's really worth swooning about.
Promising review: "I recently purchased this fantastic dress that is not only affordable but also versatile. This dress can be easily dressed up or down, making it perfect for various occasions. The quality of the dress is impressive considering its low price. The fabric is comfortable and has stretch. I love how I can pair it with heels and accessories for a more dressed-up look, or dress it down with sneakers and a denim jacket for a casual outing. Overall, I highly recommend this dress for anyone looking for a stylish and budget-friendly option that offers endless styling possibilities." —Christine
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 10 colors).
6. A fun, reviewer-loved woven midi tank dress, which is basically wearable sunshine (so it's only appropriate that you pair it with bright statement shades 😎).
Promising review: "I could not love this dress more! It’s different in a fabulous way. The open knit is almost the texture of a towel, but it feels light. Such bright and fun colors for summer. I sized up for this one, and I definitely recommend sizing up one size. It’s very fitted, but the size up provides the perfect fit to not be skin tight, but still snug. I loved this so much, I ordered the pink one as well after buying the striped one in the store. Don’t hesitate on this perfect summer dress!" —Lindsey83
Get it from Torrid for $44.95 (originally $89.90; available in sizes M–6X).
7. A beachy button-front maxi that'd make a perfect swimsuit cover-up (though you may not ever want to take it off to get in the pool)! It's downright effortless chic on its own with sandals for a day out, too.
Promising review: "I love this dress! This dress is so easy to throw on and go. It’s been a summer of extreme heat in Texas and the material of this dress makes it bearable. So simple to throw on to run to the store or any errands. Much more comfortable than shorts. Plus you’ll look more put together." —ME
Get it from Amazon for $33.83+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 27 colors).
8. A midi corset dress folks will think you splurged on. It's the frugal fashionista pick of the season.
Promising reviews: "Bought this dress because I always wanted to get the House of CB dress but didn’t want to pay over $250 for it. It’s honestly so good! I got the size large in this since they didn’t have my normal sizes, which are small to medium (I have a bigger chest, so I tend to size up). But since this has a corset back, I was able to cinch it up really tight, and it fit perfectly!" —Chris Herfurth Kennedy
"Beautiful, stunning perfection. This may be the best thing I've ever bought on Amazon. The corset in the back makes it fit like it was made for me. It's double-lined and not see-through at all, even though it's white. The straps are adjustable, the slit is a good height, and the fabric is slightly stretchy. I cannot say enough good things about it. It did come slightly wrinkly in the skirt, but nothing that a good steam won't fix." —Shoshanna
Get it from Amazon for $63.99 (available in sizes 0–16 and 23 colors/styles).
9. A braid-detailed, tie-strap mini that's denim but make it romantic. Every pair of flats, sneakers, and sandals you've been saving up since winter will be adorbs with this baby.
Promising reviews: "Adorable and sexy! This dress fits so great! I love the detail around the bustline. I also think it will be versatile for spring and fall to add a cardigan and boots. The quality is great in the fabric. I'm very happy with this dress!" —Sarah S.
"Compliment city. Sooooo many compliments on this dress! Absolutely love it!" —Jeralyn B.
Get it from Lulus for $59 (available in sizes XXS–XL).
10. A smocked one-shoulder confection of a sundress for a high-fashion upgrade of typical spaghetti straps. It'll be hard to pick just one color or print — luckily, no one is saying you have to.
Promising review: "True to size! Super comfortable with a lot of stretch to the top half in the chest area. I'm 5'6" and it came down to about 4 inches above my ankles. The design is spot on, like the pictures. Lightweight and flowy." —Abigail
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 11 colors and prints). Check out a similar plus-size version here!
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11. A sleek and cool ribbed cutout dress giving posh vibes for...*checks notes*...20 bucks or less?!? Your summer wardrobe will never be the same.
Promising review: "This dress made me feel super comfortable and confident. The slit is the perfect length. I wore this in Hawaii. I was worried I would get too hot because of the material, but it worked out perfectly because of the slit. I love this dress and highly recommend it." —Tarakaye
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 28 colors).
12. A gauzy gingham pick that'll be a dream on the hottest days of the season. Just slide on some sandals, and you're ready to go anywhere the summer takes you.
13. A button-front midi with pockets, aka quite possibly the most perfect sundress of all time. (It's got over 6,000 5-star ratings!!!)
Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on this dress.
Promising review: "Super cute and comfy! This is my new favorite dress. I wear it everywhere and all the time. I get compliments constantly. I’m going to buy another one in a different color. My teenage daughter and her friends keep complimenting me every time I wear it. She complained that no one would be looking at her with me looking this cute! I mean...best compliment you can probably get from a 17-year-old lol." —Sammybaby85
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 14 colors and prints).
14. A faux-wrap dress that's really cute for everything from work to a wedding.
Promising reviews: "Amazing dress. This dress is super comfy and true to size. I am 5’3” and 230 pounds so the size 16 selected fit just perfectly! Not to mention that it has pockets and can suit any occasion. Great find!" —Tara Johnson
"I bought this dress for a professional conference in a few weeks. The dress looks perfect. It goes to my knees and the chest area is very modest and appropriate for my conference, but if I throw on a statement necklace it could just as easily be something I wear to a musical or nice event. The fabric doesn’t stick to anything, and I’m pleasantly surprised at how thick the material is. I don't need a slip or undershirt." —Skye C.
Get it from Amazon for $33.99 (available in sizes 14–26 and in 21 styles).
15. A lemon-print stunner you can rock even if a trip to Italy isn't in the cards for this summer — or if it is! Either way, this beauty will transport you.
Get it from ModCloth for $69.30 (originally $99; available in sizes 4–16).
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16. A tiered midi dress that works for not just summer but all seasons and gives such cute cottagecore vibes. I get the sense it was kinda disappointed that Taylor combined the Folklore and Evermore sections of The Eras Tour for the later legs. Ah, well, we all have our champagne problems.
Promising review: "I love this dress. It’s made so perfectly. The front wrap has a little button to keep it shut, and it doesn’t pull/gape open. The length is great. Materials are nice! Sleeves have coverage but a flutter style, so you can move. The sizing chart is accurate. I don’t wear lots of dresses, but I might be tempted to get this in another color or pattern." —MaryH
Get it from Amazon for $41.99+ (available in sizes XL–5XL and in 14 colors and prints).
17. A pretty polka-dot dress with roomy pockets that's practically perfect — the only way it could get better is if you added cute sneakers.
Some reviewers say it runs a bit small!
Promising reviews: "This dress is so pretty!! I was hesitant because it seemed like it might be super cheap-looking, but it's a much higher quality than I expected. It fits like a dream and I feel so pretty in it! It has pockets and it drapes so nicely. You will not be disappointed." —Nicole
"Worth the buy!!! Liked the dress so much that I bought two! The material is sturdy. Not see-through at all. I’ve never needed to iron them (even after being packed in a suitcase). The colors are just as pictured and they launder beautifully. Also, the pockets lay flat. I’m 5’6”, 130 pounds and between S/M. The green dress is a small and fits great in the waist while being a tad tight in the chest (but not enough to return). I ordered the blue in medium because I wanted extra room in the waist. The belt cinched the waist area without looking bunched. Overall, super happy with these purchases and people have complimented both!" —KC
Get it from Amazon for $36.99 (available in sizes S–XL and in 17 prints).
18. A bright and beachy tiered maxi dress boasting cheerful beaded details that'll make you wanna frolic across the sand, the grass, or the floor of your apartment after you open the package.
I just received a sample of this dress from the brand, and I'm super excited to pair it with cowboy boots while out west this summer! It was roomy and loose on me, so you may want to size down (also love the idea of belting it, like the model). Comfy, easy, and cute, and I'm LOVING the yellow trend right now. Pure sunshine!
Get it from Johnny Was for $219 (originally $298; available in sizes XS–XL).
19. An asymmetric cocktail dress to make those summer nights even hot hot hotter. 🔥
Promising review: "Favorite dress. Bought this for a themed night on a recent trip, and this was the crowd favorite! I ordered a red one, but didn’t like the way it looked compared to this color pattern, so I’ll be ordering more patterns. Love the material, which was very soft and breathable. It’s true to size and very stretchy." —Ava N.
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in sizes L–3X and in 23 colors and prints).
20. A bright and beautiful tassel-detail dress featuring all the warm-weather colors and cheeriness you could ask for, but also long sleeves for some handy sun protection.
Reviewers recommend sizing up if you're busty!
Promising review: "Absolutely adore this dress!! The CUTEST! I bought it in the white/tan color and the really colorful turquoise. Love them both! I feel like they are cute multi-seasonal dresses. You can wear them with sandals in the summer or boots and a cute vest/jacket for fall. Fits perfectly!" —GEM
Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and in 36 prints).
21. A drapey spaghetti strap midi dress with adjustable straps and an elastic waist so it'll fit like a dream.
Promising review: "DON’T HESITATE!! JUST BUY IT! Extremely versatile!! I bought this for a spring wedding and wore with heels and a denim jacket and now plan on taking it on my summer beach vacation! It’s comfortable, it’s lightweight, it’s perfect for several occasions!" —Ms Graves
Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in sizes S–XL and in 12 colors).
22. A strapless sweetie available in several fun styles, from beachy florals to versatile solid black — all equally twirl-worthy.
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23. A Bridgerton-esque puff-sleeve embroidered gown that's what your summer romance fantasies are made of. Turns out your soulmate might actually be this dress.
Promising reviews: "Felt like a queen. Got this dress custom fitted and it was like a glove! Super comfy and the tulle is actually really soft." —Steph
"Absolutely gorgeous dress! I got so many compliments wearing this! My goal was to be fairy-like and I crushed the vision with this dress. The corset back is great, even my husband was able to help me do it. The sleeves were a bit loose, even after I tried to shorten the strap part but honestly loved the look either on my shoulders or off them!" —Becca L
Get it from Amazon for $59.98+ (available in sizes 2–26 and 45 colors/styles).
24. A sultry slip dress in a moody floral print that'd be dreamy for attending a summer wedding, of course, but I'm also drooling at the thought of tossing it on under a denim jacket for a backyard soirée.
It's even TV-worthy — Debbie wore this on The Golden Bachelor!
Promising reviews: "GORGEOUS AND COMFORTABLE. I am obsessed with this dress! It was sooo comfy! I felt like I was wearing a nightgown." —AP
"The most comfortable and beautiful dress ever! I received so many compliments and they couldn’t believe it was from Amazon! Ordering more colors asap!! I ordered my usual size XL and it was perfect, a little extra room, not baggy at all, but only because of the amount of stretch! Size down if you want a bit more of a fitted look/feel!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $39.98+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 19 prints).
25. A bridesmaid-worthy maxi featuring stretchy smocked panels on the bodice that'll make it so much more comfortable (but just as cute) as the corset styles that are trending right now. Bonus: no one at the function will believe this beaut was under $75.
Promising reviews: "If I could give 10 stars, I would. This dress is amazing. Beautiful print beautiful fabric. I ordered two others and this is the winner hands down. Do not hesitate, buy this dress!" —Rebecca Hinson
"Favorite Amazon dress purchase to date. I was immediately super impressed by the high quality of this dress. Honestly I couldn’t believe it was an Amazon purchase; it seemed more of a boutique find, even down to the tag. I received so many compliments on it, and even without outside validation, this is seriously my favorite dress. It fit great. I’m 5’2”, 200 pounds. An XL was perfect. It hit right above my ankles, so, longer than a midi but not quite a maxi. It stayed up all night, with very minimal adjustments. I did not even use any wardrobe tape, which I purchased just in case. I wore this to a semi-formal wedding in a greenhouse venue, for context." —autumnglynn
Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 48 prints).
26. A groovy ruffled paisley mini pretty much made for strutting down cobblestone streets. Bonus points for raffia accessories and big earrings.
Get it from Loft for $38.23 (originally $89.95; available in sizes XS–XXL regular and XXS–XXL petite).
27. A bright number (with pockets!!!!) that looks like you tucked a sleek top into a sweet floral skirt, but it's actually a frock that did all the styling work for ya. 🙌 Oh, and did I mention that this fan-fave has over 8,000 (!!!) 5-star ratings?!
Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on this dress.
Promising reviews: "First of all, this dress is super comfy! The material quality is great and soft. The fit of the dress is perfect (and I'm usually skeptical about buying dresses online). One great thing about this dress is you truly can dress it up, or dress it down. It's ideal for a day at the office, or dress it up for a night out! It's very easy to care for, too! You can't beat the price either! I'm used to paying $50+ for a dress, so the price of this is a STEAL! I love this dress so much that I actually bought two (one in black and white and one in pink!)." —KayE
"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! With wedges, it's the perfect outfit for work: comfy and practical." —AprilAries
Get it from Amazon for $32.39 (available in sizes S–XXL and in 39 styles).
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