Shopping for clothes on Amazon can be a gamble, as you never can tell when something’s going to pass the “what I ordered versus what came in the mail” test. It’s helpful to read the reviews of the best dresses on Amazon, so you can set your expectations according to others’ experiences. Here we list dresses we’ve tried and approved ourselves, or otherwise have a minimum four-star rating.
Best formal maxi dress
This elegant A-line dress makes the perfect backdrop for accessorizing to the max. The simple, solid long-sleeved silhouette can be paired with statement jewelry or styled beneath a colorful winter coat.
Best affordable wedding guest dress
Pros: Fits any wedding dress code
Cons: Low V-neck may need tailoring
This floor-length velvet wrap style makes for a budget-friendly bridesmaid gown and only costs about $70.
“It was a relatively low-cost way to achieve an outfit that felt right for two weddings without the hassle of renting anything or paying a lot for two gowns I probably won’t wear again. All in all, I loved wearing this dress to both weddings. I got a lot of compliments and felt really comfortable the whole time,” says Julia Pugachevsky, senior health reporter.
Best cami lounge dress
Pros: Affordable alternative to a popular Skims dress
Cons: Slightly thinner material than the real deal
This figure-flattering slip dress went viral on Tik Tok for its uncanny resemblance to the popular Skims Soft Lounge Slip Dress. The main appeal to this one, of course, is the price difference. This long slip dress is stretchy, form-fitting, and comes in more colorways than Skims offers.
Best bodycon
Pros: Waist-shaping material, convenient cutout for bathroom breaks
Cons: Pencil skirt may be too narrow for comfortably walking long distances
This bodycon mini dress has a svelte scooped neckline and a miraculously invisible shapewear suit underneath. It’s not too constricting, and it effectively lifts and smoothes for a confidence-boosting silhouette. It even has a crotch cutout so you don’t have to completely disrobe when nature calls, and the leg openings have elastic ribbing to keep them in place.
