27 Pretty Dresses For Anyone Looking For A One-And-Done Ensemble

BuzzFeed-Shopping·2025-06-18 05:04

1. Amidi corset dress to help scratch that cottagecore itch for the TikTok-famous House of CB Carmen dress. Except for nearly $200 less.

Check it out on TikTok.

Promising reviews: "Bought this dress because I always wanted to get the House of CB dress but didn’t want to pay over $250 for it. It’s honestly so good! I got the size large in this since they didn’t have my normal sizes, which are small to medium (I have a bigger chest, so I tend to size up). But since this has a corset back, I was able to cinch it up really tight, and it fit perfectly!" —Chris Herfurth Kennedy

"Beautiful, stunning perfection. This may be the best thing I've ever bought on Amazon. The corset in the back makes it fit like it was made for me. It's double-lined and not see-through at all, even though it's white. The straps are adjustable, the slit is a good height, and the fabric is slightly stretchy. I cannot say enough good things about it. It did come slightly wrinkly in the skirt, but nothing that a good steam won't fix." —Shoshanna

Get it from Amazon for $59.99 (available in sizes 0–14 and 17 colors/styles).

1. Amidi corset dress to help scratch that cottagecore itch for the TikTok-famous House of CB Carmen dress. Except for nearly $200 less.

2. A floral mini dress if you've gotta look really cute, really fast. Or perhaps have known about your weekend trip for six months, but waited 60 minutes before you leave to start packing. This is a sure bet!

3. A showstopping colorful print dress that'll be the perfect, cheerful piece to wear after you got a weird sunburn on your upper thighs and they just need to breathe.

5. A drawstring bodycon dress with some major versatility — you can adjust the drawstring for the perfect length and look, then throw all kinds of outerwear over it as needed. (I own it in black and wear it at least once a week — including to a club in Havana!)

6. A ladylike polka-dot number that tbh you could wear to brunch with your great-aunt. But it also has accommodating stretch, barely wrinkles, and will look so nice in any photos where you wanna look fab but don't wanna upstage your surroundings.

7. A wrap dress can let ya show lots of leg while you sip an aeperol spritz at a cafe. 'Tis the season!

8. Along-sleeve boho dress to help you realize your easy-breezy style.

9. A one-shouldered frock prime for that early-June wedding you've got on your schedule where you'll see a ton of old college buds and, therefore, will have a horde of pics from it after.

10. A knee-length halter dress available in a range of colors and prints so you'll probably wanna snag a few for all kinds of seasonal photo ops.

11. A tie-strap beaut in an ankle-grazing length for those moments when you've GOTTA stoop down and play with a puppy. This has you covered.

12. A *pocketed* maxi will be super easy to wear, even if your plans for the day is to just roll around on the floor with the puppy. (Yeah I'm bringing up the puppy again. Am I invited?)

13. A halter-neck sundress in a maxi silhouette and a variety of patterns to help elevate your grand entrance — even if it's just popping in the store to buy some TP.

14. A striped cap sleeve midi — it might be the next best (and comfiest) thing to wearing a night gown out and about.

15. A floral maxi dress can satisfy the Debbie Jellinsky part of your personal style. (Joan Cusack is such an icon in Addams Family Values).

16. An easy, breezy patchwork mini dress to wear when you need to look cute but want the least amount of fabric possible touching your skin. (Aka, most summer days.)

17. A chic mini dress that reviewers say is lightweight and breathable, so it'll prob end up in the top of your rotation.

18. A linen-blend dress with an oversized fit, wide-scoop neck, and POCKETS, so you'll probably want a few for the season.

19. A versatile tiered maxi dress to layer with your longer-sleeve tops so you can comfortably sit in your chilly office.

20. A belted ruffled dress will help cut back on the math you have to do to figure out if a top will tuck neatly into a skirt. This gives you that look for half the effort.

21. A colorful print in your choosing — there are 23 of 'em! — with a peekaboo keyhole at the bust for a lil' extra something something.

22. A tiger-print dress passersby will assume you bought on a luxurious, tropical vacation. Go ahead. Let 'em assume. But then if they ask, be super helpful and point them to this Etsy shop chock full of dresses in glorious prints.

23. A linen babydoll dress you can have custom-made to fit your measurements. Plus, that super cute low back will be the perfect excuse to go bra-less. Life is short. Bra bands are too tight.

24. A cherry-picked frock in case you need yet another '90s-inspired thing in your closet. Yes, yes you do need it. Trust me, I bought it two summers ago and have worn it at least a dozen times since.

25. An airy nap dress I own and plan to wear as much as possible. It's super easy to adjust the puff sleeves from on- to off-the-shoulder to fit your mood.

26. A casual striped option with some ruffled sleeves to make it feel a bit special but not super dressy. We're keeping it casual rn.

27. A flared vintage-inspired dress you'll wanna buy after your next Hairspray rewatch...which is always a great idea.

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12. A pocketed maxi will be super easy to wear, even if your plans for the day is to just roll around on the floor with the puppy. (Yeah I'm bringing up the puppy again. Am I invited?)