38 Dresses That'll Let Your Legs Breathe After A Long Winter Of Tights And Pants
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1. A midi corset dress that'll 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 $57.99 (available in sizes 0–14 and 16 colors/styles).
2. A floor-length gown will look soooo pretty whether you're wearing it as a bridesmaid in your friend's wedding or in impromptu photo shoot by your pal who just got a new camera.
Promising review:"Dress is very pretty and it fit very well for my plus-size body type. I was super comfortable in it. I didn't feel like it made me look frumpy like some other dresses do. Bought size 22, the chest is for larger breasts so it was a little loose but it didn't collapse down if that makes since to anyone." — Jonella
"This is probably one of my favorite dresses! I ordered it for a wedding. The color is beautiful! The fit is perfection for a plus-size girl like myself. I usually wear a 14/16 in certain dresses. The 16 fit great!! I am 5'2, I will admit I should've had the dress hemmed about two inches because I tripped a few times. But nothing worth complaining about." — Shay Jackson
Get it from Amazon for $42.99+ (available in sizes 0–30 and in 33 colors).
3. A moisture-wicking sleeveless workout dress because I don't know about you, but I'm seeing more and more people wearing sweat-wicking workout gear on the reg while doing errands (and not just leggings!) to help survive in the heat. So you'll likely reach for this super often. AND it has a few secrets...pocketed shorts underneath and a built-in bra!
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Promising review:"This dress is AMAZING. I love the removable bra pads. This is a dress you could work out in. The material is very breathable, and I LOVE how deep the pockets are. They easily fit my iPhone 11. I hardly ever order clothes online because I'm so picky with how clothes fit. This is a winner. I'm going to buy more colors!! Just buy it!" — Manda
Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and in 11 colors/patterns).
4. A very comfy T-shirt dress with a little extra something-something thanks to the tie at the waist.
Promising review:"I said 'it's comfortable' like 10 times when I tried it on because that's how comfortable this dress is! It's a soft T-shirt material and it runs true to size. I love the tie in the front. I could live in this dress!" — Cyndi Lundeberg
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and in 19 colors).
5. A floral mini dress if you've gotta look really cute, really fast after flying over The North Pole to get wherever you're vacationing.
Promising review: "I will be buying this dress again in different colors! This dress was so pretty and good quality too. Have worn it serval times and received tons of compliments! You can dress up with heels or dress down with sneakers. Such a great summer/springtime dress!" — Danielle Sharp Furlow
Get it from Amazon for $31.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 16 colors).
6. A long-sleeve boho dress to help you realize your easy-breezy spring style after you've been wrapped up in all sorts of cozy layers all winter.
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Promising review: "I really love this dress — I even went back and ordered another one in a different color so I could have two! After posting this picture, I learned that six friends ordered the same dress!" — Sofietofu
Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 19 color combos).
7. 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 dress. This gives you that look for half the effort.
Promising review:"I love this dress! Just what I was looking for. Super soft material and light weight. I am self conscious of my arms so I love the sleeves. I have an hourglass figure and feel it accentuates the curves in the right places. I recommend ordering if you're on the fence." — Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $48.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and nine styles).
8. A one-shouldered frock prime for that early-May 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.
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Promising review: " I absolutely LOVE this dress! I really wanted the red one, but I wore it to my rehearsal dinner, so I decided to go with something more tame. I got so many compliments; GET IT!!" — Katie888
Get it from Amazon for $58.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 14 colors).
9. 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.
Promising review:"Great dress! Not so short Not so long, definitely a must-buy — would be great for a cruise or vacation! Nice soft and stretchy material. Will definitely be buying another dress in a different color." — Felicia
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in sizes S–XL and 36 styles).
10. A floral midi built to impress — especially if a babydoll or nap dress shape isn't your thing.
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Promising review:"This dress!!! I got a medium and it was the perfect dress for dancing and looked amazing!" — Tiffany Hawkins
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and nine styles).
11. 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. (There are sooo many pregnant reviewers who love it!)
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I own this in black and get SO many compliments on it!
Promising reviews:"I finally bought this dress after seeing it all over TikTok and HOLY SMOKES. I cannot believe how universally [good it looks on people]. It's absolutely stunning!" — Catherine Thriveni
"This dress is amazing! The fabric is so soft and silky but also has structure and because the sides are ruched, I can adjust it to the perfect length, which means a lot when you're only 5'1". The ruching allows me to control the amount of fabric gathered in the tummy and behind areas. To sum it all up, I LOVE the dress and plan on purchasing at least two more in the army green and the brown because this style dress can also be worn in the fall and spring months with a basic or colored denim jacket and a cute pair of boots or booties!" — Tonya
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 19 colors/styles).
12. A black organza dress that's giving Wednesday season two. But you shouldn't wait around 'til that airs to wear it! (You can get a plain black slip to wear underneath!)
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Promising review: "I use this with a simple silk undergarment of the same color...From being a beach coverup for a casual and refreshing dress for the hotter days. Size up if you have bigger arms or large breasts as it doesn't have any stretch to it at all." — Joan Espinoza-Gonzalez
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL).
13. A wrap dress will let ya show lots of leg to the period piece beaus you're currently binge-watching.
Promising review: "This dress is SO PRETTY!!! The minute I walked out I had so many people compliment on this dress I bought my regular size and absolutely love it!!! The quality is amazing...extremely soft cotton." — Sarah Arshad
Get it from Amazon for $48.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and 24 styles).
14. 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 a few summers ago and have worn it at least a dozen times since.
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Promising review:"This looked so cute on me! It fit perfectly! I just can't wear a super padded bra but I don't mind that. The material isn't bad either for what you pay." — JH
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and 14 colors/patterns).
15. A ~dramatic~ belted gown for some truly enviable photos once the wind hits it. You + this dress + Santorini = travel pic GOLD.
FYI, the ribbon belt is removable!
Promising review:"This dress is so incredibly gorgeous. I've been very into the high-neckline trend. I can wear it with flats or heels without worrying about it getting dirty. I love that it comes with a little matching string to tie at the waist for a more fitted look. It's so comfortable and flowy. It's exactly what I was looking for and the colors are gorgeous. :)" — Paisley
Get it from Amazon for $42.99+ (available in sizes M–XXL and 29 styles).
16. 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 bucket-list surroundings.
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Promising review:"It comes just below the knees and covers the shoulders, so this dress was perfect for my recent trip to Asia. I was able to go into all of the temples without needing an extra cover. The striking color came out beautiful in my photos also. The material doesn't really wrinkle, so it was easy to pull out of the bag and throw on. It's not tight under the underarms, which made wearing it in the 100-degree weather much more comfortable." — dctreview
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 18 colors).
17. A colorful print in your choosing — there are 24 of 'em! — with a peekaboo keyhole at the bust for a lil' extra something something.
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FYI, the straps are adjustable and depending on the style you order some front ties are functional and others are just for decor!
Promising review:"Omg best dress I've ever bought on Amazon. Super comfy. Past the knee so not too short, and stretchy so there is boob room. BUY IT!" — Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 24 colors and prints).
18. A flowy boho style you'll get a ton of use out of in other seasons. It'll look equally amazing with cowboy boots or sandals. Cue to you in a piazza in Rome rocking this with your favorite accessory, a cone of gelato.
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Reviewers say it runs a tad big because that's the style.
Promising review:"Bought this to wear to a concert and it was perfect! It does run a little big but not so big that you need to exchange. Super comfortable! Love it!" — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.24+ (available in sizes S–2X and six colors).
19. A showstopping mesh dress you can use as a base for basically any special event's ensemble. Hello, Summer Goth.
Promising review:"I bought this for my birthday party this month (July). The dress came on time, fit me perfectly in every area and the material was fantastic for the price. I found no downsides to this dress other than the mesh is hotter than it looks. Having been born in the summer I'm used to it but it's definitely toasty! I thought it was a beautiful addition to my closet. Dark but not tacky is my fashion goal LOL. I found it to be a bit itchy, but I have the most sensitive skin of all time. Overall I'd buy this dress again, I loved it and so did everyone else!" — Kelly
Get it from Amazon for $37.98+ (available in sizes 0/2–22/24 and three styles/colors).
20. A short-sleeve maxi dress with POCKETS to give you lots of room to contort your legs into the comfiest possible position while you catch up with your favorite YouTubers.
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P romising review:"Soft, comfy, and great material. The color is vibrant. It fits true to size. I received a lot of compliments. It has pockets too!! I'm definitely buying more in other colors." — Latoya Santiago
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in sizes 14—28 and 37 colors).
21. A striped beaut in case you like to keep things as comfy as possible. Turns out, we're kindred spirits!
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Promising review:"The dress is the perfect length for work and isn't see through at all. I love black and white stripes and this dress, also, pockets!" — Brinna Kerrick
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and three colors/prints).
22. 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.
I know, I look SO elegant and not at all like I've been running on ~three hours of sleep a night for going on a week at this point of my vacation, right?! I packed it for Italy knowing that I'd be going in lots of churches and religious sites that require having your shoulders and knees covered, and I pulled it off with this by merely slipping the sleeves up higher (as seen on the right when visiting the church with The Mouth of Truth from A Roman Holiday...turns out I'm NOT a liar after all). But I owned this dress months before I touched down in Rome and have been racking up compliments from strangers on the streets of NYC thanks to this frock. ("Thanks! It's from Amazon!') It washes well, is super lightweight, and very easy to wear with a regular bra. The only thing it *doesn't* have is pockets. But I'll make an exception for this comfy beaut.
Get it from Amazon for $29.59+ (available in sizes XS–XL and seven colors).
23. A strappy casual dress to really help you show off some of the local plant life. Your fiddle-leaf fig has never looked so stunning!
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Promising review:"I'm obsessed with this dress! It's so light and so comfortable! I bought the sapphire blue and I'm going to buy the black and potentially the green as well!" — Morgan Tecchio
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 13 colors).
24. 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.
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Promising review:"I absolutely love this dress! It's comfortable but also looks chic. I feel like it could be easily dressed up or down. I've worn mine as a halter and regularly tied as pictured. It does run a bit large so I would size down if you're in between sizes. I ordered another color after receiving mine because it's so great!" — Ally Estergard
Get it from Amazon for $20.29+ (available in sizes S–XL and 12 colors/patterns).
25. 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. (Am I invited?)
Promising review:"This is my new favorite dress! I absolutely love it. I go back and forth between an L and an XL and ordered an XL to be safe. It's a little big, but overall a great dress! It's lightweight enough to be extremely comfortable and breathable, but heavy enough that you can't see what's underneath. I highly recommend!" — T
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 31 colors and prints).
26. 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.
Babita Tex is a New York-based clothing store.
Get it from Babita Tex on Etsy for $49.59 (originally $61.99, available in sizes S–XL).
27. A body con option (with pockets!) to help cover up those scrapes from a hike your partner talked you into last weekend. (I can't be the only indoorsy person who gets talked into these things.)
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Reviewers suggest ordering one size down if you don't want a loose, oversized fit.
Promising review:"I purchased this to have as a dinner dress for a cruise that my husband and I went on this past winter. It is very over-sized and loose so I ended up just wearing it as a walkaround lounge dress. But it is very comfortable and has pockets so that's a plus! The striped colors are cute too!" — Red's Wife
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 18 colors).
28. 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.
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Promising review:"This purchase completely exceeded my expectations. Dress is well made and SOFT. It's also has a slip underneath, which is awesome, no fear of undies showing! Waist is elastic. Comes with a detachable belt so it can be worn with or without." — MsMGR
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 18 colors).
29. A striped cap sleeve midi — it might be the next best (and comfiest) thing to wearing a night gown out and about.
Promising review:"This summer dress is a must-have! I must have worn it at least once a week all summer long. It's so comfortable and the material is breathable.. even on humid days. The pockets are ideal and the flutter cap sleeves couldn't be cuter. I wore it with white sneakers, sandals and espadrilles so it's very versatile. Looking forward to pulling it out of the closet next summer." — Nikki Scott
Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL, 0–12, and seven styles).
30. 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.
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Promising review:"This dress was perfect for our beach vacation. Lightweight yet not too thin...you could not see through the dress so it was perfect for the hot weather!! High recommend!" — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and eight colors/styles).
31. A linen baby doll dress you can have custom-made to fit your measurements. Plus, that super cute low back (and the upcoming summer heat) will be the perfect excuse to go bra-less. Life is short. Bra bands are too tight.
Hanalulu is a Hanoi, Vietnam-based slow fashion business.
Promising review: "Beautiful, amazing quality and such a sweet person helped me. Will order again in the future!" —Isabella Murillo
Get it from Hanalulu on Etsy for $77+ (available in standard sizes or custom measurements).
32. A floral maxi dress can satisfy the Debbie Jellinsky part of your personal style. (Joan Cusack is such an icon in Addams Family Values).
Promising review: "It's stunning, breathtaking, and beautiful. It was love at first sight when I saw it. It's worth every penny! It makes you feel like a goddess! I got all the compliments! I'm definitely buying this dress in different prints. 🥰" — Kia Howard
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and 11 colors).
33. A pom-pom strap maxi for a stylish twist on the "nap dress" style we all rely on to keep us cool and chic when the sun starts to bake. Twirling in this is, in fact, mandatory, and lack of twirl is punishable by nap dress law.
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Promising review: "I love this dress! It's light and airy, while still providing plenty of coverage. Cannot beat the price and the delivery time!" — Stephane McCullen
Get it from Amazon for $2 9.99+ (available in sizes XS–4XL and 15 prints).
34. 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.)
Promising review:"I love this dress! I ordered it in the beige color first and I absolutely love the material! It is so light and airy and flowy!" — Ironlatina
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 30 styles).
36. A linen-blend dress with an oversized fit, wide-scoop neck, and POCKETS, so you'll probably want a few to add to your rotation.
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Promising review:"This dress looks just like it does in the picture. It's slightly sheer but you can't see through it really and it adds to the coolness. Very lightweight and perfect for super-hot weather. We are going on to a family reunion in American Samoa and it will be perfect for the weather. It is not stretchy at all but it is not form fitting either. It is a little boxy but it's kind of bohemian and cute. I really like it." — Jade Y, size 3XL
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in sizes S–3XL and nine colors).
37. A versatile tiered maxi dress to layer with your longer-sleeve tops so you can comfortably sit in your chilly office.
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This dress is from Amazon's The Drop line.
Promising review: "I bought this dress for a trip to Miami. I wound up wearing it both as a dress and as a swimsuit cover-up and could not be happier. It is soft, breathable, and has deep, truly useable pockets. It packed very well and I felt pretty wearing it. Could not ask for more." — Becky in Iowa
Get it from Amazon for $26.55+ (available in sizes XXS–5X and in 20 colors).
38. A graphic maxi dress for a chic, dramatic statement. Pregnant *and* non-pregnant reviewers are raving about it!
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Promising review: "I'm 5'2" and currently 33 weeks pregnant. I'm normally a small and I ordered a small. The dress was snug, but is a stretchy material so it stretched well to fit the bump. I got a lot of compliments on it when I wore it to lunch and from others on social media. I'm short and wore flats so you'll see it did not really go all the way down to the floor. It has adjustable straps and the material is like a thick sweater stretch material." — Jessica
Get it from Amazon for $26.29+ (available in sizes S–XL and 32 designs).
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‘I've failed you': S.F. chef apologizes after viral clash with influencer
The San Francisco chef at the center of a viral social media controversy issued a public apology Sunday for a recent incident involving a TikTok influencer. Meanwhile, the restaurant in the dustup, Kis Cafe in Hayes Valley, announced its last night of service was Saturday and that it is now permanently closed, according to its Instagram account. Luke Sung was ousted as chef and co-owner of Kis Cafe last week after he drew widespread online condemnation for his treatment of a food influencer identified as @ItsKarlaBB. The incident is the latest to highlight the fraught relationship between restaurants and influencers, who can help promote them — or, in this case, close them. 'Hi everyone — I am Luke Sung,' began the apology posted to Kis Cafe's Instagram page. 'It was important for me to first apologize to Karla privately and step away from Kis Cafe before publicly apologizing.' Sung acknowledged being 'condescending, hurtful, and intimidating' to the influencer during her visit for a planned promotional dinner. @itskarlabb its a long video and not something i would normally upload but i feel like i had to talk about this experience. i basically ran out of there but i wish i would've stood up for myself. if you are a micro influencer i know it's easy to feel discouraged at times but don't let anyone make you feel small or unimportant!! ♬ original sound - itskarlabb Her emotional account of the encounter — shared Wednesday in a TikTok video that has since amassed over 20 million views — accused Sung of belittling her content and follower count, which stood at 15,000 at the time. That number has since surged past 350,000. According to the influencer, after briefly glancing through her TikTok profile, the chef dismissed her work. 'After scrolling, like, two times, he says to me that he doesn't think my videos are at the level at which he wants his restaurant represented,' she said in her video. He then criticized her audience, she said. 'He goes on to say that my audience and my followers are not the kind of people that are going to be at his restaurant,' she said. 'It seemed like he was insinuating that my followers would not be able to afford to eat at this restaurant.' The encounter escalated further when Sung asked if she knew who he was. She said she didn't. 'He says he's a James Beard Award recipient or finalist or something, and I'm like 'great, like, I don't know what to say to that,'' she said. Sung reportedly followed by citing his daughter's online presence, telling the influencer that she wasn't on the same level as his daughter, Isabelle 'Isa' Sung, who he said had 600,000 TikTok followers. 'I told him I felt disrespected and didn't want to collaborate anymore,' she said in her video. In his apology, Luke Sung stated, 'There are no excuses to be made. I've decided it's time for me to step away from Kis Cafe permanently and in all capacities.' The fallout has been swift. Kis Cafe, which opened in May, initially apologized on Thursday and confirmed Sung was no longer affiliated in 'any way.' 'I also want to be clear the responsibility of this whole situation is mine alone and my behavior should not be a reflection on anyone else who works there, or anyone who is related to me,' Sung wrote. 'I truly care about my staff and am devastated that my actions have impacted both them and their families.' Yelp and Google reviews of both Kis Cafe and Sung's former restaurant Isa, in the Marina District, have been inundated with one-star ratings. Sung also addressed his staff and family, notably his daughter. 'I am sorry I put you in this position,' he wrote. 'I've failed you in the worst way.'
Buzz Feed
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- Buzz Feed
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