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1. A puff sleeve cotton dress in a timeless leopard print for days when you're feeling a little more playful. Pair it with strappy black heels ahead of girls' night, or wear it into work and add life and color to the ~gray with a touch of gray~ in-office aesthetic.
Price: $260 (available in sizes 0–22, petite, regular, and long fits, and three colors/patterns)
2. An everyday maxi dress in breathable, slinky-soft jersey knit, complete with a ruched waist. The versatility makes this the ultimate one-and-done staple.
3. A cotton yoke dress made for easy days or beach trips on holiday. It's laidback, lightweight, and won't take up unnecessary space in your suitcase.
Price: $249 (available in sizes 0–20/22 and petite, regular, and long fits)
4. A top-rated jersey dress that's able to chameleon into nearly any occasion — business lunches, weekend errands, dinner dates — you name it. As one reviewer aptly put it, this dress is "great for weekends and for work."
Promising reviews: "This dress is so elegant. It fits like a glove, and the material is soft and luxurious. You could absolutely dress it up or wear it to the grocery store. I already know I'm going to wear it thousands of times." —DtownSuz
"Love the fit. In fact, I got it in a different color because this one was sold out of my size. When it finally came back in stock, I snatched it up. Great for weekends and for work!" —Liz
Price: $110 (available in sizes 0–20/22, petite, regular, and long fits, and nine colors/prints)
5. A jersey ponte midi dress with a waist-tie belt, contrast stitching, and buttoned pocket details because you deserve an office-appropriate dress that doesn't make you feel like your grandma picked out your clothes this morning.
6. A long-sleeve mixed media dress sure to be your go-to. The zipped front, bow-tie belt, and side pockets are welcome functional features that only add to the contrasted, eye-catching fabrics.
7. A lightweight maxi dress in a punchy vacation-worthy print. Just add a pair of chestnut ankle-wrap sandals and a straw tote, and you'll be feeling OOO in no time.
8. A must-have quarter-sleeve shift dress reviewers noted was simple yet stylish and easy to dress up or down. Plus, the fuchsia shade will match all of the florals like a paid actor.
9. A kimono maxi dress in a variety of botanical prints. The V-neck back and ruched waistband add definition to an otherwise fluttering style. Lazy-day dressing never looked so good.
Promising review: "This dress is fabulous! The fabric is super soft and is so comfortable to wear. The back design feels a little sexy and I felt great in it! I even got a compliment from my bestie of 26 years who has NEVER commented on my clothing, so to get a compliment from him was a real moment." —Onika
Price: $220 (available in sizes 0–20/22, petite, regular, and long fits, and three colors/prints)
10. A fit-and-flare midi dress with princess seams to help sculpt your already perfect silhouette. If the Barbie-pink hue isn't your cup of tea, it's also available in a fresh shade of green.
11. A jersey midi dress featuring a sleeveless cut and high boatneck à la Rachel Green. Cinch the waist with a belt, add your favorite cardigan, and you're good to go.
Promising review: "Lovely dress. I ordered my usual size and it fits very well. It's slightly stretchy so fits well and has a nice drape to it. I bought a navy cardigan to go with it and am looking forward to the warmer weather to wear it outside." —Helen
Price: $140+ (available in sizes 0–22, regular and long fits, and six colors/prints)
12. A zip-front midi that looks like top and bottom separates, but eliminates the hassle of mixing and matching.
Price: $170 (available in sizes 0–20/22, regular and long fits, and in two colors)
13. A romantic tiered, ruffled dress, because sometimes we all love a little drama. It's flouncy, flowy, and secretly practical thanks to the two stealthy side pockets.
14. A linen-blend dress similar to boho-chic designer styles sitting at double the price. While the bodice is lined, the skirt isn't — so maybe pull out your skin-toned undies to keep this look PG.
Promising review: "It's lovely to find a dress that is a true maxi. I'm 5'9" and so often maxis are short. Boden has a long length, which is perfect. Also love the sleeves not tight and restrictive, got lots of compliments when I wore it." —Lea
Price: $320 (available in sizes 0–22, petite, regular, and long fits, and in two colors/patterns)
15. A khaki-colored kaftan dress for an elevated staple, complete with embroidered detailing on the sleeves and hemline. And if you feel like billowy dresses typically overwhelm your frame, there's a petite version available.
Promising review: "This dress is so well made...at 5'4" it was a tad longer than I had hoped and it is NOT hemmable from the bottom! But it is just lovely fabric, soft cotton...the embroidery is beautiful and helps to weight the hem and sleeves so will keep good shape over time!" —Patricia
Price: $199 (available in sizes 0–22, petite and regular fits, and in two colors)
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