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35 Dresses To Get *Now* So You Can Get Your Money’s Worth And Wear Them All Spring And Summer
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Spring has SPRUNG, my friends. It's time to set our legs free and invest in some fresh frocks for now that warm weather has finally arrived! From halters to nap dresses to big bow accents and floral prints, there are so many exciting new options just waiting to be discovered and added to your wardrobe this season!
Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's.
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 $29.95 (available in women's sizes S–L and nine colors).
Promising review: "This dress is a showstopper! I ordered it for family pictures, and it didn’t disappoint. The material is super soft and not see-through at all." —daniel cowen
Get it from Amazon for $40.99 (available in sizes S–XL and 11 colors).
BuzzFeed Deputy Editorial Director Elizabeth Lilly has and loves this dress! She said, "I know, I look SO elegant and not at all like I've been running on ~three hours of sleep a night for going on a week at this point of my vacation, right?! I packed it for Italy knowing that I'd be going in lots of churches and religious sites that require having your shoulders and knees covered, and I pulled it off with this by merely slipping the sleeves up higher (as seen on the right when visiting the church with The Mouth of Truth from A Roman Holiday...turns out I'm NOT a liar after all). But I owned this dress months before I touched down in Rome and have been racking up compliments from strangers on the streets of NYC thanks to this frock. ("Thanks! It's from Amazon!') It washes well, is super lightweight, and very easy to wear with a regular bra. The only thing it *doesn't* have is pockets. But I'll make an exception for this comfy beaut."
Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and seven colors).
Get it from Bloom Chic for $45.90 (available in sizes M–6X).
Promising review: "I absolutely love this dress! I wore it to a very elegant dinner, and it was perfect for me. The size fit me perfectly, and the sleeves were great because they hid my arms, which I'm very insecure about. This dress is very comfortable. The cut is great as well. The fabric is light. The sparkles were simple but beautiful. I absolutely recommend this dress." —Yamira Escamilla
Get it from Amazon for $76.99+ (available in sizes M–4XL Plus and eight styles/colors).
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 $34.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and eight designs).
BuzzFeed Deputy Editorial Director Elizabeth Lilly has and loves this dress! She said, "I bought it a few summers ago and have worn it at least a dozen times since."
Promising review: "This looked so cute on me! It fit perfectly! I just can’t wear a super padded bra but I don’t mind that. The material isn't bad either for what you pay." —JH
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 18 colors/patterns).
Hanalulu is a slow-fashion small business based in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Promising review: "Beautiful, amazing quality and such a sweet person helped me. Will order again in the future!" —Isabella Murillo
Get it from Hanalulu on Etsy for $82+ (available in standard sizes or custom measurements).
Tons of reviewers praised this dress for being a great option during pregnancy!
Promising review: "Super cute for my baby shower and comfortable too (which is the most important). I’m 5’3 and wear small heels. I thought the dress length was perfect, but it would look just as good on a taller or shorter person. I got lots of compliments! I’ll wear this post-baby, too!" —JP
Get it from Amazon for $58.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 10 styles).
Promising review: "This dress was FIRE! The wait staff, guests, and strangers were complimenting me. I have never felt so confident! I am definitely going to buy it in another color!" —Kayla
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in women's sizes L–4X and 20 colors)
Promising review: "Love this midi/maxi off-the-shoulder ruffle dress; it's perfect for spring, summer, and vacations! I personally would style it up for summer weddings, too! The fit is great [and] the ruffle is definitely trending, highly recommend." —Nikita C.
Get it from Amazon for $29.98+ (available in sizes S–L and five colors/styles).
Promising review: "Sleek and simple. The satin fabric catches the light beautifully, and it's incredibly comfortable." —Anthroinsider_le
Get it from Anthropologie for $248 (available in sizes XXS–XL and two prints).
Promising review: "I am really happy with this dress for the price. The fabric is thin, lightweight, and cool. I got the blue background with the apricot and gold paisley print. It's beautiful. The fit is good. Accentuates the bust without being revealing, and the elastic ruching around the midriff adds shape. The skirt flares out nicely into soft drapes. You can wear the sleeves up on your shoulder for a small cap sleeve or drop them off your shoulders for a more romantic look. You could dress this up with some jewelry and a wrap for an outdoor summer wedding, or pop on a straw hat and sandals and head for the farmer's markets." —Mary Anne Mong
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in sizes S–2XL and 38 styles).
Promising review: "Beautiful dress! No complaints! Got lots of compliments! I loved it! Got size small and fits perfectly!" —Sandra Gomes
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in sizes S–XL and 16 styles).
Promising review: "I bought this dress for a bridal shower but ended up wearing something else to fit the shower's theme, but I loved this dress! Very lightweight and flows at the bottom. The light blue color was very pretty." —Ewall
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and nine styles).
Promising review: "GORGEOUS. Will wear this for my niece's rehearsal dinner in the Bahamas...I like the weight of the fabric versus the cheap, flimsy see-through fabric we see a lot of. Also, the skirt portion is cut on a bias, which is very [nice]... If you’re petite, order a petite. It’s asymmetrical, so one side is like a maxi and the other to the knee or midi. Love it and can’t wait to wear it!" —AngelaRegina
Get it from Anthropologie for $248 (available in sizes 2/S–26W/3X and in standard, petite, and plus fits).
Promising review: "This dress is absolutely gorgeous. I feel so pretty in it. The fabric is of good quality and lined. The back is stretchy as well. I have placed a petticoat underneath it, and just look at it. 💫 I feel like I belong in a movie 10 out of 10 dress." —Carpetbrownbell
Get it from Amazon for $37.59 (available in sizes S–2XL and 16 styles).
Promising review: "This is a very cute and trendy denim dress. The dress is made of good quality fabric that did not shrink after washing. It fits true to size and looks super cute on." —Kristi Brooke
Get it from Amazon for $41.39+ (available in sizes S–3XL and 13 styles).
Promising review: "This dress appears way more expensive than the listing. It reminded me of something you’d find in a boutique. I wore this dress for my bridal shower, and it was so comfortable! The dress is true to size and perfect for coverage when sitting (opening presents, etc.). I highly recommend." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in sizes S–XL and 20 colors).
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! 10,000% recommend!!!" —jamieelee231
Get it from Son de Flor on Etsy for $375 (available in sizes 2XS–2XL).
Promising review: "Love the design and glad they had petite sizes in it too, since I'm below 5 feet! Super cute for going out or just to wear all day in spring or summer." —Maddie H
Get it from Old Navy for $23.99 (available in sizes XS–2XL, 2X–4X and eight styles).
Get it from Abercrombie & Fitch for $120 (available in sizes 2XS–2XL and seven styles).
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this dress! I really wanted the red one, but I wore it to my rehearsal dinner, so I decided to go with something more tame. I got so many compliments; GET IT!!" —Katie888
Get it from Amazon for $59.97 (available in sizes S–XL and 14 colors).
Promising review: "I wore this to a barn wedding and received compliments the entire day/night. It is so flowy, pretty, and very comfortable. Can’t go wrong here." —Neecer
Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in sizes S–2XL and 32 styles).
Promising review: "This dress was exactly what I was hoping for when I bought it. I feel like a princess in it and it is definitely one of the most lovely dresses I’ve ever bought online." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $34.98 (available in sizes XS–2XL and 16 styles).
Promising review: "Love love love this! I’m always unsure about buying clothes from Amazon, but this is definitely one of the best things I’ve purchased. 5’3, size 14 — I purchased the XL, and it fits perfectly. I got one in black, red, and orange, and I get so many compliments each time I wear them. I love them!" —patys
Get it from Amazon for $23.99 (available in sizes S–3XL and 12 colors).
Simple Retro is a woman-owned small business with a passion for vintage and retro clothes ranging from the '50s to the '80s. Eighty-seven percent of their workers are women and they ensure ethical factory working conditions.
Get it from Simple Retro for $65 (available in sizes S–XL).
Promising review: "Ethereally beautiful!! This dress is absolutely LOVELY. It’s so lightweight, breezy, and comfortable. It fits perfectly, and the bodice has plenty of stretch, so you could go either way if you’re in between sizes. I sized down because I wanted to wear it on the shoulders and didn’t want the sleeves slipping off, but I didn’t have an issue with that. It’s wrinkly when it arrives, but a quick steam makes it look so much nicer and more expensive than it is. I got the sage green color, and it’s not see-through; it’s beautiful. (I actually returned it in favor of a color I thought I’d wear more, but if green is your fave, then you’ll love it). Get this dress!" —Laura
Get it from Amazon for $40.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 30 colors).
Rebdolls is a woman-owned small business started by Dominican Republic–born model Grisel Paula.
Get it from Rebdolls for $64.90 (available in sizes 2–32 and two styles).
Promising review: "I have been wanting this same dress from a store in the mall, but it was $118. I was leery about this, since it was much cheaper, but it is PERFECT! It fit absolutely perfectly. Great length, too. Keep in mind you can't wear a bra with it, and if you are larger-busted (I'm small, an A cup), then it may fit totally differently. It's thin and lightweight, but with skin-colored undies, I had no problem with lines or visibility. I'm considering buying it in another color." —Bullitt02797
Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 24 colors).
This is my go-to look for anything and everything. I feel super comfortable in them and, honestly, like a princess! I get tons of compliments whenever I wear them (a little flattery never hurt anybody), and I'm sure I'll convince myself to order yet another one for this summer. I've even bought a few for my daughter (and will continue to buy her one every year for her birthday until she begs me not to). They're perfect for special and everyday occasions!
Promising review: "The Ellie Nap Dress is perfection! After about a year of Instagram telling me I needed a Nap Dress, I finally took the leap after having an emergency appendectomy. The dress was so comfy for recovery...and just about everything else! I own about a dozen of them now (and counting...). I've worn my Ellies for napping (duh), to work basically every day, out for girls' night, around the town in NYC, on airplanes, on the beach in Aruba, etc. It's perfect for just about any occasion, and SO, SO comfortable!" —Michelle
Get it from Hill House Home for $178+ (available in sizes 2XS–2XL and 29 styles).
If this isn't your style you can shop the same print in a variety of other dresses!
Get it from Birdy Grey for $109 (available in sizes XS–3X and 52 styles).
Promising review: "Such a great dress that can be dressed down with sneakers/sandals or dressed up with wedges/block heels. I got the medium and loved the Kelly green color!" —Amanda
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 19 colors)
Promising review: "I felt pretty all day! Wore this dress while vacationing in Puerto Vallarta. I was comfortably cool in the linen all day, and I looked fabulous!" —Susan P
Get it from Quince for $84 (available in sizes XS–XL and 10 styles).
Mr. Water New York is a small business that creates gorgeous, vintage-style dresses and clothing.
Promising review: "One of the prettiest dresses I’ve ever worn! Received tons of compliments! The dress fit perfectly, and shipping was fast, right on time for my big event. So happy I bought this." —Sign in with Apple user
Get it from Mr. Water New York on Etsy for $119 (available in sizes 00–14).
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