Ah, dresses. A girl’s one-and-done solution for everything from the office to after-hours cocktails to brunch with your best friends to black-tie weddings. While a dress might be an effortlessly chic solution once you’ve found the perfect style, the search might not always go as seamlessly as planned. From ’90s slip dresses to office-friendly wraps, we’ve got you covered with our ten favorite websites for dress shopping. Below, read all about them and shop our selections from their newest collections.
The Best Website For Dress Shopping
Self Portrait
With each passing season, Self Portrait’s dress selection gets better and better. After building its popularity from the bricks of lace, ruffles and gorgeously structured silhouettes, the unique style is unmistakable. Now, Self Portrait has begun to incorporate fall-friendly textures like velvet and tweed, filling our closets with dresses that are more work-friendly than ever.
Raey By Matches Fashion
Matches might be your go-to for everything from classic white tees and vintage denim to blazers and cocktail skirts, but its best-kept secret is its very own brand, Raey. An exclusive to the British retailer, Raey’s dresses reign supreme. Looking for that perfect no-nonsense slip dress? Or maybe a fringed mini for a festive party? They’ve got you covered with an arsenal of next-level classics we can’t get enough of.
Rhode Resort
Get that vacation vibe at home with Rhode Resort. If you’re still mourning the end of summer, keep your beach-bound style going strong with a selection of dresses that make you feel like your calendar has a little more sun and sand than might actually be the case. There are cotton belted minidresses for the classic girl and allover embroidered midis for the more adventurous among us. When it comes to elevating your collection of off-duty frocks, Rhode Resort has your back.
Amur
Amur dresses are those next-level stunners that will have all eyes on you when you walk into a party. Playing host to a more dressed-up selection than many others on the list, you’re sure to find something gorgeous for your after-hours affair. With cold-shoulder looks that make you want to keep the trend going forever, silk gowns that give off a Beyoncé vibe with an understated twist, and structured minis that are sure to become your seasonal go-to, Amur is quickly going to become a top pick when it comes to shopping for your next event.
Ganni
Where Ganni excels is in its prints—we're talking bold florals, wide stripes and lace aplenty. However, its silhouettes are so classic that you can’t help but look effortlessly stunning in every single one of its creations. Shop wrap dresses for work, jumpers for the weekend and bell-sleeved minis for after-hours. Once you go Ganni, you’ll never go back.
Reformation
Reformation: Where all our '90s dreams come true. The brand never disappoints when it comes to minis, midis and maxis that make our retro childhood wares look much cooler than ever before—think silk slip dresses, wrap shapes with asymmetrical hemlines and even off-duty denim styles. In bright solids, cool whimsical prints and classics like stripes and gingham, Reformation has it all—and we have a hard time choosing just one style!
Zara
While Zara is the affordable fashion brand that could arguably make a "favorites" list in many categories, from coats to denim and everything in between, their dresses are not a selection to be left off any roundup, as far as we’re concerned. It’s forever going to be one of our top wallet-friendly solutions to getting that runway look at the eleventh hour, making the most daunting of trends accessible and generally just filling our closet with one-and-done pieces that make us smile.
J.Crew
J.Crew might have gotten rid of its party dress line last year, but you’d never know it: The brand came back with fervor, boasting silhouettes that range from preppy striped knit shifts to flirty off-the-shoulder numbers. Its selection is great for everything from the office-bound girl to the one seeking something for all those weddings she’s attending (or in!). For this American retailer, it’s the subtle details that matter most, kicking classic silhouettes up a notch with ribbon detailing, turning classic dress shapes into jumpsuits and crafting old favorites out of new textures.
Loveshackfancy
Beach babes unite: Loveshackfancy is the best thing to happen to your wanderlust-inspired closet. The brand’s collection is filled with white eyelet ruffles, muted pink pleats and navy shirtdresses with the most perfectly placed lace insets. For the girl who closes her eyes and imagines walking through fields of wildflowers, your fashion destiny is just a click away.
Tobi
For hundreds to styles that ring in at under $100, look no further than Tobi. In mini, midi and maxi silhouettes, you’re sure to find something to suit your personal style. Most dresses from this retailer are a solid color (from black and white to bold red and pastel blue), but peppered throughout are subtle paisleys, classic florals and lace textures for a little something extra. Though it’s a little daunting to comb through the selection, it’s well worth the time, as there truly is something for everyone.
