Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women’s.
1. An embroidered dress so you can live your best boho life this autumn. Is this the perfect dress for apple picking and an orchard photo shoot? Why yes, yes it is.
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Here’s what BuzzFeed Shopping editor Emma Lord says about this dress: “I bought this dress as a birthday present to myself (mood), and I love, love, love it. (That is me in the white version of the dress above, making my little sister take my picture, as one does.) It’s so flowy and comfortable, and the embroidery on it is vibrant and great quality. My favorite thing about it is that it pairs beautifully with almost every pair of boots I own, from Chelsea boots to cowboy boots (of which I have…perhaps too many). And the rich colors in the embroidery make it SUPER easy to accessorize or pair a jacket with.”
Promising review: “9/10. It is so much cuter in person than I expected. I sized up because I wanted to be sure it would be long enough to be work-appropriate and not be snug on me. Would be cute belted also I think. Can be layered and worn with boots in the fall. Very nice transitional piece. Not quite Free People quality but pretty close!” —Meaghan
Get it from Amazon for $39.65+ (available in sizes S–2X and seven colors).
2. A plaid shirtdress if you love your cozy flannels but want to add some versatility to your wardrobe. Enter this classic plaid piece in dress form. It’s the same-but-different, ya know?
3. A hoodie dress to wear on days when you basically just want to snuggle up in sweats on the couch… but unfortunately, have to go out in public. This offers all the comfort your heart desires but *also* plenty of casual-chic style vibes, too.
Reviewers say it runs large!
Promising review: “I am so obsessed with this hoodie dress! It is soooo comfortable but so chic. Perfect material (not normal heavy sweatshirt material) and it lays perfectly. Perfect for errands or casual days. I got a large and it fits great (I’m size 14 and DDD chest).” —Regina K.
Get it from Amazon for $37.11+ (available in sizes XXS–5X and in 11 colors).
4. A knitted bodycon sweater dress since the tie waist adds some shape and definition while also giving it that trendy laidback kind of look.
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Promising review: “I absolutely love this dress! The material is perfect for me because it’s not too thick but not flimsy at all. I could wear it here almost every season except for the summer. It will look great with boots or pumps, and it’s long enough that I can wear it to work. It fits exactly as pictured and is true to size.” —Aneglic_KR
Get it from Amazon for $31.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and 32 colors).
5. An off-shoulder maxi dress sure to turn heads wherever you go, including that late fall wedding you just remembered you need to RSVP to (you’re welcome).
Promising review: “Bought this dress for my maternity shoot and it was perfect. Loved the color I got caramel and it was perfect for fall. My only complaint is the dress is a lil shorter than I like but for photos it worked great. For reference I am 5’6” and 150lbs and ordered a medium.” —Brennan Meier
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 20 colors).
6. A denim dress with a chic frayed hem if you’re the type of person who dreams of being a fashion icon but inevitably oversleeps and only has a few minutes to get ready. Thankfully, you can just throw this on for an instantly stylish, put-together ‘fit.
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Promising review: “The fit is tailored and still relaxed. I would definitely size up if you’re going for more of an oversized look. The fabric is not stretchy, so rolling the sleeves right below the elbow was as far as I could go. Also is thicker and more durable than I was anticipating. This makes it a little warm to wear on hot summer days for me, but will be perfect for fall and the in-between seasons.” —TBarker
Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 19 washes).
7. A cute ‘n’ comfy maxi dress because it’s one of those year-long wardrobe staples. Wear it with sandals in the warmer months and paired with boots and a jacket or scarf in the cooler months.
Promising review: “This dress is great! I styled it with booties and a jean jacket. I purchased the black. Also recommend in the summer to tie up the front in a knot. Very cute! I’m 5’3” and it was long without heels. The pockets are PERFECT! But since it is cotton if you have your phone in your pocket it will weigh down the dress. I have worn this in summer and this fall. Can be styled TONS of ways.” —Sarah B. Shults
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 33 colors).
8. A sultry faux-leather smocked dress made even more fiery by the silver zipper in front — and yes, the zipper can be adjusted from both the top and bottom so you can show as much or as little skin as you’d like (or simply adjust to the fluctuating fall temps). 🔥
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Promising review: “Amazing fall/winter dress. I purchased this dress for a friend’s winter wedding and received compliments from literally every guest there. The dress is unique and comfortable. I love that it feels warm and cozy, has pockets, you can sit on the floor in it, and it magically exaggerates my limited curves. My husband said I looked like I should be working at the cantina in Star Wars! Totally ordered it in black as well. I did size down from my usual size and the XS is awesome.” —CantinaBand
Get it from Anthropologie for $168 (available in XXS–3X, including petite fits, and in four colors).
9. An elegant pleated dress with flounce sleeves and a tie waist because its crisp and polished look means you can wear it to all those upcoming fall weddings but also to the office for an important presentation — and you’ll look INCREDIBLE every time you do.
Promising review: “I love this dress! I wore it to a wedding and got several compliments. It is super comfortable, soft, and fun to wear. I wore it straight out of the package, and it didn’t get wrinkled throughout the night. I was worried about the fit, but it was great. I will be buying another color.” —Dana Shaun
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and eight colors).
10. A turtleneck sweater mini dress since it pairs perfectly with tall boots (and maybe a pair of leggings or tights) to give you a chic look and cozy feel.
Promising review: “Honestly thought this dress was going to be terrible, like something off Wish, but it is AMAZING quality and fits semi loose but perfect!” —Celeste Richardson
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in S–XL and 19 colors).
11. A bodycon dress with a crisscross hem that will have you serving looks through summer and well into fall (and then again come spring). Sure, it looks fabulous all on its own, but will look equally trendy layered under your fave fall jacket.
Promising review: “This dress looks FANTASTIC! I love that it can be dressed up with accessories or looks good on its own for a casual night out, a day at the beach, etc. I ordered the sleeveless navy and short-sleeve steel blue and they are both great.”—Katelyn Grof
Get it from Amazon for $25.69+ (available in sizes S–XL and 36 colors).
12. A textured longline shirtdress if you need to look ~professional~ but crave the unrestricted comfort and breathability of an oversized hoodie. It’s the *perfect* choice for remote video calls with your team or going into the office!
13. A tunic-style sweater dress for those days when you just don’t have the energy to put together a fancy outfit. Slip on this cute, comfy piece, and voilà — you’re set. It’s an equally appropriate Target and errands-running option as well.
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14. A plaid Peter Pan collar dress that’ll look just darling paired with some Mary Jane flats, or for an edgier look, combat boots. Either way, you’ll be rocking a cute, preppy aesthetic.
Promising review: “I recently bought a whole bunch of dresses on Amazon, and I gotta say, this one was my favorite of all of them! 🙂 I just love plaid, and this dress with the Peter Pan collar actually looks very similar to an expensive designer dress I had been eyeing! Now I have a budget-friendly look. This dress is very lightweight (I do wish it was a little thicker, but no worries!). I added a petticoat under mine for some extra flare (but it looks good without one, too!). I also added a black bow at the neck for a school uniform feel. Adore it!!” —libbyfranc
Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and in 10 colors).
15. A gorgeous polka-dot halter dress because it’s super chic and trendy yet somehow also gives off retro vibes??? Not sure how they managed to strike the absolute perfect balance between old and new here, but I ain’t mad about it, that’s for sure.
FYI, this dress is included in Prime Wardrobe so you can give it a trial run if you’re a member!
Promising reviews: “This dress is perfect. So feminine, so fun, so cute! The fabric is really nice, flowier than I thought, and it just fits really well.” —Eugenia Trujillo
“This dress was perfect for what I wanted it for. The fabric was of good quality for the price and I was happy that it didn’t wrinkle. I loved that the dress came with a detachable tie belt, that way I was able to use the belt as a ribbon for my hat. I recieved so many compliments while wearing this outfit. I really felt like a pretty woman.” —Ashlee
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in sizes S–3XL and in eight colors).
16. A V-neck dress with a tie waist to keep both your arms and legs covered while still serving up some serious fashion. The crisp fall breeze has nothing on you now!
17. A T-shirt dress with a cute tie waist, pockets, and unmatched versatility. For the fall months, I’m thinking heeled booties, tights, and perhaps a long cardigan or jean jacket — and dressed up like that, you can *totally* wear it to the office.
Reviewers say this dress is form fitting, so if you want a looser fit, size up!
Promising review: “Seriously the softest dress ever! I probably could have sized down, but I like a looser fit. I needed a dress that was long enough to wear to work and that is what I got with this dress. And it has pockets, which is a huge bonus!!! I actually am going to buy more in different colors!” —Lnt7
Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 23 colors).
18. A tiered denim baby doll dress that, unlike the weather, you can count on. Thanks to its many layering possibilities, you can wear this baby pretty much any day of the year, no matter what the weather app says!
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Promising review: “Very pleased with the quality of the fabric! This dress looks like it came from a boutique! Ordered the denim-colored one and I’m very pleased with it!! It’s definitely a dress I can wear year-round by layering cardigans over it when it’s chilly out.” —Karl
Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 28 colors).
19. A plissé belted shirtdress since it will have you looking chic for any fall occasion. Business lunch, casual cocktail hour, pumpkin picking, outdoor concerts — you name it, this dress works.
Promising review: “I’m obsessed with this dress; it’s a rare dress you can dress up or down and also wear winter or spring, summer or fall. It’s not see-through, not super short, and also not awkwardly to your knees. I know I will get a lot of wear out of this dress.” —Emma
Get it from Amazon for $47.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and 27 colors).
20. A striped asymmetrical shirtdress guaranteed to give you an instant confidence boost with its unbelievably stylish, haute-couture look. Go ahead, strut your stuff babe!
21. A long-sleeve dress adorned with a giant bow right in the center because you are a gift to the world and deserve to be presented as such. Plus, according to reviewers, it’s super soft and breathable.
Promising review: “I bought this and many other dresses to wear for my birthday party. This dress fit perfectly and was so fun and cute! I wore it and felt like a million bucks! I hand washed it before the party and laid it out to dry. After the party, I washed it in my washing machine on delicate and it washed up so nicely. I still hung it to dry. Didn’t fall apart and I’ll definitely wear it again. I may even get it in a different color because it fit so well!” —Ryan D Sligar
Get it from Amazon for $31.19+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 27 colors).
22. A balloon-sleeve shirtdress so cute and comfy you’ll likely wear it at least once a week this season. It’s got over 8,000 (?!?!) 5-star reviews and — *drum roll please* — even has pockets!
Promising review: “I have ordered a few dresses but couldn’t find any that I thought were an attractive fit. This one is snug at the top and waist but loosely comfortable in the hips. I was tired of dresses that just hung like a sack. This is not one of them! It is extremely comfortable but also shows off your curves. I bought the white with black stripes and love the simplicity of it.” —Cecilia W.
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and seven colors).
23. An unbelievably adorable ruffly mini dress with all the right things going on: a deep plunging V-neckline, tie waist, layered flared hem, and fabulously flowing fabric. I am OBSESSED. 😍
Promising review: “I have this dress in the wine color and that pretty green. I’m ordained and perform at wedding ceremonies. This dress makes me feel BEAUTIFUL. It’s very flowy. Does not feel cheap, and it’s not see-through. I always clip the cleavage part. Also, it’s SHORT on the sides. I pull it down as much as I can, but I ALWAYSSSSS wear shorts underneath it. As a plus-sized woman, it can be tricky to find pretty dresses. There’s NO stretch and a zipper in the back. If you are not careful, it can come apart if you are bustier or top-heavy. Despite this, it’s very comfortable and always gets complimented all night when I’ve worn them (only worn them once each).” —EsterC
Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 26 colors).
24. A ruched mock neck midi dress for a slinky, figure-accentuating piece that can be dressed up or down. Perfect for work meetings, date nights, and more!
25. A loose and drape-y tiered shift dress because you’ll feel like a mystical fall fairy twirling about in this beauty. Not to mention the fact that life is just so much better when you’re not wearing tight and constrictive clothing!
Promising review: “No wonder this is so popular – I received so many compliments. Living in a warmer climate means I don’t often get to wear items like this unless the weather is getting a little bit colder. I was very happy to receive this the other day and ignored the 85-degree weather. I was surprised that it did not make me feel hotter despite the black color. I felt beautiful and an acquaintance told me that I looked extremely well put together that day. Thank you for helping me look and feel my best. I hope everyone gives this one a try it has just the right amount of stretch. It is very soft and comfortable to wear. I don’t like elastic or tight clothing so this was a dream. It looked like it faded well/tightly but it felt roomy and super comfortable. Thank you so much again.” —SuzanneED
Get it from Amaozn for $39.98+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 26 colors).
26. A knit sweater dress that’ll look just darling paired with knee-high boots, a peacoat, and some leggings or fleece-lined tights if it’s extra chilly out.
Promising review: “Love this dress! Haven’t been so excited for a dress in long time, it actually fits my body type perfectly! I’ll be wearing it for a wedding. The fabric is very soft and stretchy. The pockets!? Ooh..I love them! I’ll definitely be buying another dress.” —Barb Swartzentruber
Get it from Amazon for $37.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and 17 colors).
27. A rainbow-inspired midi dress if you need to hold on to the bright colors of summer a little longer. The cold weather will eventually come for us, but for now, wear this charming beauty and embrace the vivid pastels!
Mr Water New York on Etsy
Mr. Water New York is an Asian American- and woman-owned fashion brand delivering unique apparel that makes a big statement.
Promising review: “I absolutely love this dress!! I get so many compliments when I wear it and it’s truly one of a kind.” —Victoria Kennedy
Get it from Mr. Water New York on Etsy for $89 (available in sizes S–XXL).
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