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“I LOVE THIS DRESS. If I had it my way, I would be buried in it.”

I am a contributor and former BuzzFeed Shopping writer based in the DC/Maryland area who loves glitter, Marvel, Beyoncé, pink, wine, traveling, all things beauty and fashion, and shopping, of course!

Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women’s.

Promising review: "Absolutely love this LSpace dress! It’s super cute and so versatile — it works perfectly as a dress or a beach cover-up. The linen fabric is light, breathable, and perfect for warm weather. Sizing is true to size, 100% recommend!” —Bri K.

Get it from LSpace for $145 (available in sizes XS–XL and five colors).

Get it from Eloquii for $279 (available in sizes 14–28).

Promising review: "This dress is so adorable. I absolutely love it. I am going on a cruise and cannot wait to show this off." —Terri G.

Get it from Petal & Pup for $99 (available in sizes XS–XL).

Promising review: "I bought this dress back in 2017. I have worn it to brunches, beach weddings, dates, errand-running, and lazy days at home. Every time I wear it, I get so many compliments. It has a beautiful silhouette, the color is incredibly eye-catching, and the billowy fabric gives it a wonderful feel. I LOVE THIS DRESS. If I had it my way, I would be buried in it." —Cara0312

Get it from Free People for $98 (available in sizes XS–XL and seven colors).

Get it from Nordstrom Rack for $37.47 (available in sizes S–L).

Get it from White Fox Boutique for $89.99 (available in sizes XXS–XL and four colors/styles).

Promising review: "This dress fits well and is of good quality. I am sure that I will get a lot of use out of it this summer. Easy to throw on to run errands, go out to lunch, or do some shopping." —Denise H.

Get it from Quince for $64 (available in sizes XS–XL and 14 colors).

You can also get it in plus sizes (available in sizes 1X–3X and seven colors) for $74.

Get it from Lulus for $59 (available in sizes XS–XL and two colors).

Promising review: "The material is so comfortable and slightly stretchy, so it hugs every curve! The length is perfect, and I’m 5’6”. The details on the dress look beautiful, and it’s not heavy. I am obsessed with this dress! I can’t wait to wear it out." —Sebas3

Get it from Nordstrom for $85 (available in sizes 0–12).

Promising review: "Best purchase in ages! The fit of this dress is perfect. It's so comfortable and airy, you can wear the top off the shoulder or on. The skirt is the perfect length, and I LOVE the fabric — it's so flowy and soft. It's just lovely for summer. Makes this goth girl so happy. I usually struggle to find black dresses that are actually lightweight and won't make me suffer in the summer heat. More Nightfall, please, Torrid!" —KaosKat33

Get it from Torrid for $89.90 (available in sizes M–6X).

Promising review: "I got this versatile dress, and it's beautiful." —Samantha M.

Get it from Banana Republic Factory for $65 (available in sizes XXS–XXL and three colors).

Get it from Banana Republic for $160 (available in sizes XXS–XXL, regular, tall, and petite fits, and four colors/prints).

Promising review: "Y’all, this dress eats!!! I seriously cannot get over the fit, color, and the interchangeable sleeves. This dress is so gorgeous, and if you’re thinking about getting it, do it!! I absolutely love this dress, and Birdy Grey, they're amazing!" —Cameron

Get it from Birdy Grey for $129 (available in sizes XS–3X, shiny satin, matte satin, and velvet material, and 99 colors/prints).

Get it from Target for $35 (available in sizes XXS–4X).

Promising review: "This is such a chic, fun dress for any summer event or warm weather vacation. The T-shirt material is well-made, and the fringe is good quality, too. I got my usual size, and it’s slightly baggy to let the fringe have movement, but not a potato sack. Top stays perfectly in place." —Audra H.

Get it from Anthropologie for $138 (available in standard, petite, and plus sizes XXS–3X and three colors/styles).

Promising review: "Cute dress that will be great for travel. Not too short, and fits true to size. I love that it can be worn with sneakers, or dressed up with flats or sandals." —J Ryan

Get it from J.Crew for $62.50 (originally $128; available in sizes XXS–3X).

Get it from Loft for $59.97 (originally $99.95; available in sizes 00–18, and regular and petite fits).

Promising review: "Perfect breezy dress. Love this dress. Such an easy throw on for summer. Can be dressed up or down." —Saude1km

Get it from Abercrombie & Fitch for $60 (originally $80; available in sizes XXS–XXL, petite, regular, and tall fits, and two colors).

Promising review: "This dress is one of the highest quality fabrics I've encountered at Boden (and I generally think they are high quality). It's a beautiful dress that hits just right, and I'm 6 feet tall. Will wear as a swim cover-up and as a summer dress." —Lindsay

Get it from Boden for $249 (available in sizes 0–22 and petite, regular, and long fits).

Get it from OGL for $79 (available in sizes XS–2XL and three colors).

Promising review: "I've been looking for a casual dress like this forever and finally found it. I need more colors to be released! Felt pretty but casual while chasing my toddler around all day. Not form-fitting, perfectly breezy!" —Lacey D.

Get it from Old Navy for $8.99+ (available in sizes XS–4X, regular, tall, and petite fits, and nine colors/styles).

Promising review: "Versatile and elegant, this dress is perfect for any occasion." —Sadie

Get it from Simple Retro for $59 (available in sizes XS–XL).

Get it from Gap Factory for $27.99 (originally $39.99; available in sizes XS–XXL, regular, tall, and petite fits, and seven colors).

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Promising review: "I own this dress in all the colors. It's comfy, breezy, and perfect for day or night looks. It's got pockets, adjustable straps, and lining inside. I absolutely love it." —Aliah q.

Get it from Klassy Network for $74 (available in sizes XXS–3XL and two colors).

Get it from Farm Rio for $298 (available in sizes XXS–XL).

Promising review: "I bought this dress for my birthday weekend, and it did not disappoint. I got so many compliments, it felt great on, and it has POCKETS!" —BessAdress

Get it from Madewell for $158 (available in sizes 00–16 and two colors/styles). 

Get it from Lane Bryant for $59.97 (available in sizes 12–28).

Promising review: "Love it! Fits great, looks great, and comfortable!" —K**l

Get it from Bloomchic for $45.90 (available in sizes M–6X).

Get it from Gap for $63+ (available in sizes XXS–XXL, regular, tall, and petite fits, and two colors/styles).

Get it from Good American for $121.99 (originally $188; available in sizes XS–5XL and two colors/prints).

Promising review: "This is a really comfortable dress that will be perfect for summer weather. The best part is that it has pockets!" —Carol57

Get it from Lands' End for $99.95 (available in sizes M–3X, and petite, and plus sizes).

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Reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.