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Who wants to dress up? If you’re looking for an excuse to get a little glam, this is it. Whether you’re going out to dinner or simply spending the morning sipping lattes in a coffee shop, let’s make the moment memorable by setting ourselves up for success with a perfect pick. A perfect dress is the ultimate confidence boost — especially when it makes you look and feel both richer and taller. We’re aiming for a breezy, carefree aesthetic with an expensive touch — minus the massive price tag.
We’re here to help you get this coveted aesthetic for less. For Us, warm weather means staying cute and comfy in loose-fitting, airy pieces. Let’s lose the bodycons — at least for now! The dress picks below will help visually elongate your legs while elevating your style for a taller, richer look!
Ruffled Mini Dresses
1. Our Absolute Favorite! A babydoll dress makes your waistline appear higher, therefore making your legs look longer. The ruffled cap sleeves on this iHot tiered tunic dress are so posh too!
2. Vacay Vibes! Bright and fun, colorful and breezy, this long-sleeve Dokotoo dress is made to accompany you to a resort (or even an Airbnb)!
3. Certified Organic! This smocked mini Quince dress is made of 100% organic cotton to keep you looking and feeling totally cool. So sophisticated — yet fun!
4. Going Bold! This vibrant Esassalyy dress from Walmart is the perfect match for a vibrant personality. The red and pink floral colorway is eye-catching and stunning!
5. The Tie Shoulder Trend! This ruffle-accented Aimcoo dress features tied shoulder straps that will up your fashion game with ease!
Flowy Maxi Dresses
6. Our Absolute Favorite! Your legs will look miles long in this tiered Amazon Essentials sleeveless dress. It feels like loungewear but looks 10/10!
7. Going Strapless! Goodbye, tan lines! This strapless Grace Karin tube dress comes in so many great colorways!
8. A Timeless Classic! This 100% linen J.Crew dress is the type of piece you’ll keep in your wardrobe for years and years, if not forever. You’ll look effortlessly classy in this piece!
9. Amazing Asymmetry! The diagonal tiers on the skirt of this Anrabess dress will have you feeling like a tall and powerful goddess. Because you are!
10. Watercolor Wonder! The nonchalant beauty of the watercolor florals on this Hunpta dress from Walmart is everything. The fluttery sleeves and hem are just the cherries on top!
Boho-Chic Dresses
11. Our Absolute Favorite! Bring your inner boho babe out with the help of this ever-popular BTFBM dress, featuring a gorgeous multicolor floral design. Amazon’s Choice!
12. Under $10?! This long patterned dress from Walmart is going to be an eternal compliment magnet. Can you believe it’s under $10? A must for vacations and beyond!
13. Spring and Summer Essential! You’ll feel carefree, fashionable, comfortable and chic in this roomy Dokotoo dress. The pattern choices are out of this world!
14. Best of Both Words! The Hamptons meet cottagecore with this adorable Kirundo embroidered dress. We’re getting Scandinavian vibes too!
15. Exceptional Embroidery! This Cupshe minidress has plenty of boho vibes and it’s so flirty!
Party and Formal Dresses
16. Our Absolute Favorite! Going to a wedding? Candlelit date night? Make sure to wear this Prettygarden halter dress in order to impress!
17. Flower Power! Embrace fancy florals with this Blencot short-sleeve maxi dress. You’ll get so many good photos in this piece!
18. Two in One! This Happy Sailed formal dress has batwing sleeves for an elevated, decadent finish!
19. Pretty Pleats! The flow of the fabric of this chiffon maxi dress from Banana Republic Factory knows no bounds. Just the way we like it!
20. Black Tie Babe! If you love the look of a long satin slip dress but hate the ones that cling to your stomach, you’ll be obsessed with this Abercrombie & Fitch trapeze dress!
21. Also: This Zzv formal wrap dress has a slit and ruffle sleeves for a fashion-forward option!
22. Consider This: For those who want edge and flair, this Vimpunec halter dress is right up your alley!
23. Last but Not Least! It’s wedding season, so we’re throwing in an extra pick here. Just imagine twirling around on the dance floor in this layered Zesica dress!
