31 Dresses That'll Turn You Into A Dress Person
A lantern sleeve mini I'm sure Belle would wear for a summertime jaunt to the library in 2025.
A floral maxi dress can satisfy the Debbie Jellinsky part of your personal style. (Joan Cusack is such an icon in Addams Family Values).
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.
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.
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.
A one-shouldered frock prime for that 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.
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?)
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.)
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.
A floral midi built to impress — especially if a babydoll or nap dress shape isn't your thing.
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!)
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!)
A chic mini dress that reviewers say is lightweight and breathable, so it'll prob end up in the top of your rotation come late-sprint.
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.
A linen babydoll 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.
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.
A graphic maxi dress for a chic, dramatic statement. Pregnant *and* non-pregnant reviewers are raving about it!
A wrap dress will let ya show lots of leg to the period piece beaus you're currently binge-watching.
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.
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.
A ladylike polka-dot number that tbh you could wear to brunch with your great-aunt and then out day-drinking with your roomies after. 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.
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.
A showstopping mesh dress you can use as a base for basically any special event's ensemble. Hello, Summer Goth.
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.
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.
A striped cap sleeve midi — it might be the next best (and comfiest) thing to wearing a night gown out and about.
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.
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.
A versatile tiered maxi dress to layer with your longer-sleeve tops so you can comfortably sit in your chilly office.
A flared vintage-inspired dress you'll wanna buy after your next Hairspray rewatch...which is always a great idea.
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.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Elle
a day ago
- Elle
The Modern Bride's New Wedding Must-Have? An Etsy Witch
Getty; Design by Leah Romero I've bought spells from witches before. I won't tell this story as if I haven't, so let me get that out of the way. Purchased at my favorite witchy store in the East Village, my spells came in the form of little vials of colored oils and look like roll-on perfumes. One's for health, one's for clarity, and one's for heart healing. What? I grew up on Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Practical Magic . Plus, have you seen the world out there? Can you blame me for indulging in a little mysticism? But even with tendencies such as mine, I had little idea about the online to me was the playful admission that she had hired an 'Etsy witch' to cast a spell for good weather on her wedding day, which did, in fact, come to fruition. Jaz, I soon learned, is far from alone. You'd be surprised by how many brides seek out magical intercession. And, it turns out, In the comments section of Jaz's video, I found numerous users sharing their own testimonials for spells they bought online from other practitioners. 'Marysmagicshop literally work [sic] every time no joke,' wrote one user. 'YUHH MARY ON TOP,' replied another, one of many who seconded the recommendation. Ally Dossick, a 33-year-old occupational therapist from Philadelphia, hired the same witch as Jaz for her own wedding just one week after the influencer's. After seeing the viral clips, Dossick placed the order for a custom spell requesting no rain in Allentown, New Jersey, on Saturday, May 31. It cost her $12. 'Like, why not?' she tells me. 'It worked for [Jaz]. It can't hurt, especially when it's not expensive.' In response, she got a message saying, 'I've successfully completed your order. Please allow 3-4 weeks for the full manifestation.' With a purple crystal ball emoji, naturally. Dossick could only allow two days for full manifestation, but the spell still worked—mostly. That Saturday, it rained a bit, but only at 'good times' like during the ceremony, which was planned for indoors. It cleared up in time for the wedding party to take photos outside. All things considered, she was pleased. When I asked what her friends and family thought about the spell, she tells me that they were just confused. 'They were like, 'What's an Etsy witch?'' Fair enough. Getty + Design by Leah Romero On the very same day, 199 miles away in New Lebanon, New York, Caroline Mullen, a 30-year-old writer based in Jersey City, also got married, except the spell she bought from a different Etsy witch didn't work. (Jaz's witch became so inundated in the aftermath that she removed all her listings.) 'It was really bad,' Mullen says. 'It was torrentially downpouring. Parts of the venue were flooding. The power went out the night before, and they had to turn on the generator.' To her credit, the newlywed isn't mad about the $15 spent on the spell. 'It was a shot in the dark. I just appreciate her energy towards it. Not everything works.' And anyway, it might not have been the hired witch's doing. 'My mother-in-law had her church friends praying for good weather, and I kept joking that them and the Etsy witch were counteracting each other and creating a cyclone. I think next time I'll pick one or the other.' Unlike Dossick, Mullen had the idea long before Jaz posted. 'A friend of a friend had used an Etsy witch for a revenge spell a couple months ago, and [my friend group] thought it was the most amazing thing in the world,' she explains. 'So, I had been waiting for a reason to use one, and this was the perfect time.' 'That's how we manifest: belief. If you focus on something, you put energy into it—it's physics—you're going to change its vibration.' When I ask about what happened with the friend who bought the revenge spell, Mullen says she isn't sure how the story ended. Such ambivalence is a theme here; results are almost irrelevant. The wish will or won't come true, but it's more about the effort, the intention. A handing over of worry and concern, an acknowledgment that something is out your control. That alone, it seems, can be magic. According to 'Say I find someone on the internet who guarantees that for $5 she's going to make some horrible things happen,' Dabrowski poses. 'Do I think it's a real spell? No. But do I think there's some energy that releases from that? I do.' Sometimes, a little directed energy is all it takes. I found 'We usually advise [non-believers] to not get spells, because that kind of negative mindset, that lack of belief, is usually quite detrimental.' While she does work with brides, it's usually for trouble-shooting. To help ease tension between feuding in-laws, she might provide a special sourdough loaf to be shared. Or, for a bride who's worried about fidelity, Dabrowski might make a gris to be sewn into the wedding gown. And, by all standards, business is booming. She says she had to leave her job as a Medicaid fraud investigator just one year after launching her Etsy storefront back in 2020. Now, she's in such high demand that she's recruited her two daughters (seventh generation, no biggie) and two other practitioners to assist. Getty + Design by Leah Romero Searches for 'spell casters' are even up 85 percent compared to this time last year, according to my sources at Yelp. Theia, one of the witches at These Etsy storefronts also aren't just for those looking to summon a sunny day or a dose of revenge, or make a quick buck. At my local mystical shop, the in-house witches tell me that, in fact, it's a useful platform for sourcing rare or exotic herbs, tonics, crystals, or otherwise necessary ingredients. When I started working on this story, I wasn't sure where it would lead. What conclusion would I come to? Are these customers being fooled, or did I just learn about the best life hack of all time? The truth is somewhere in between, I think. Actually, I'm glad some mystery remains. 'Belief is very important,' Theia says, noting that magic is best served to those who trust it. If someone is skeptical or suspicious, they might not be a good candidate. 'We usually advise those people to not get spells, because that kind of negative mindset, that lack of belief, is usually quite detrimental.' So, I think I'll choose to believe. On Sunday, I'll be celebrating my best friend's birthday with a picnic at her favorite park. And if the sun is shining, it'll be the best $12 I've ever spent. Associate Fashion Commerce Editor Cosmopolitan, Town & Country, Harper's Bazaar , and Good Housekeeping , among many other outlets. Her personal passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and gardening. You can find her in New York, where she lives, or on
Buzz Feed
a day ago
- Buzz Feed
Creative Father's Day Photo Gifts
With Father's Day less than a month away, there's no time like the present to start brainstorming on the perfect gift for your dear old dad. You can never go wrong with photo-based gifts like digital picture frames, which have dominated the gifting scene in recent years. But there are plenty of other photographic gifts that are just as special and will make it easy for loved ones to relive cherished memories. Below, we've rounded up 12 photo gifts that aren't a digital frame. They're easy to acquire and design, and run the gamut from elegant traditional photos and frames to photo books, a sophisticated stone block photo holder and more. Take a look and snag one for your dad with enough time to perfect it just to his liking. He'll think of how much you love him every time he sees it! An acrylic photo frame with a walnut base If you already have photos on hand, this minimal acrylic picture frame provides a perfect opportunity for customization. The natural walnut base keeps the image at an attractive angle and makes for seamless swapping if your dad wants to switch up the featured imagery. Choose from horizontal or vertical imagery and three different sizes. Get it from Amazon for $14.99+. A sophisticated and artistic stone block photo holder If you want to get Dad something a bit more unique than your everyday photo frame, take a look at this stone block from Artifact Uprising. You can choose a red marble or or travertine finish for a block that displays ten photo prints of your choosing. This unique gift will look great at his office desk and he'll love flipping through and swapping out the images daily. You can also get this in it from Artifact Uprising for $29.75 (originally $35). A custom wood photo flip book Take your favorite family memories ansd bring them to live with this hand-cranked wooden flipbook album made by Etsy seller CraftyVibesGifts. It features a built-in light that gives it an old-timey charm and elevates the overall look and feel of this heartfelt, thoughtful gift. Choose between two kinds of wood and number of photos. Dad will love flipping through it!Get it from CraftyVibeGifts on Etsy for $25.12+ (originally $50.23+). A photo printer for analog images at the push of a button Here's a novel idea: Simply give your dad the ability to print his own pictures at a moment's notice with Kodak's instant smartphone photo printer. This reviewer-adored option is a bestseller on Amazon and has racked up 4.4 stars across an eye-popping 20,000+ reviews. Customers say it's easy to use and love how portable it is, it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in six colors). A fun photo puzzle If you have a dad who's into games, then look no further than this fun photo puzzle. Turn your favorite photo into a high-quality paperboard puzzle that your family will enjoy for years to come. You can pick from four different sizes. Shutterfly has several photo puzzle design options, but we're fond of this simple framed design. Get it from Shutterfly for $24.99+ (originally $32.99+). A sweet mini keychain photo album Made by Etsy seller MiraGiftShop, this adorable keychain photo album can keep you close to your dad while he's on the go. It features 14 photos that are printed on real Fujifilm photo paper and bound together with a beautiful leather case. You can choose from seven different colors and engrave the leather for even more personalization. It's a unique and unforgettable it from MiraGiftShop on Etsy for $16.97+ (originally $48.50+). An elegant framed photo with a personal message A timeless picture frame is always a classic gift. This beautiful solid wood frame is available in a black or white finish and comes with shatterproof acrylic glazing. You can customize it by adding a caption of your choosing to the print, whether it be a special date, a location or a loving message. It's available in two it from Papier for $69.70+ (originally $82+). A wildly soft blanket emblazoned with beloved family photos If your dad is a super cozy person who loves curling up with a blanket and a good book or show, you can't go wrong with this customized photo blanket. It displays eight different photos surrounding a personalized message and comes in a variety of materials like microfiber fleece, plush fleece or luxe sherpa it from Shutterfly for $54.99 (originally $109.98). A statement-making framed photograph Available in seven different sizes and in six different wood colors, this sleek, elegant framed photograph makes a timeless gift. You can customize it further with foil-pressed printing, matting or a float-mount setting. We're especially into the larger sizes — they'd make a great statement art piece in one's home or office. Get it from Minted for $17+. A fun photo cube Does your dad love a Rubik's cube? Then you might want to try out a photo cube like this one from Etsy seller Woodili. You can order it with or without an engraved stand to display some of your finest moments. It's a great and unexpected fidget toy a fun and creative way to display images. Get it from Woodili on Etsy for $47.25+ (originally $63+). A photo collage that is designed to look like a photo strip Turn your favorite photos into an elevated photo strip with this stylish collage photo frame from Framebridge. The internet-famous framing retailer has a variety of multi-photo frames available, but we're partial to this sweet photo strip. All you have to do is choose from 12 different frame colors and upload your favorite photos and they'll print, frame and deliver it straight to your (or dad's) doorstep. Get it from Framebridge for $75. An enamel photo mug We've never met a dad who didn't love a personalized mug, and this enamel mug is ideal for the papa who loves to go camping. It's as easy as uploading a picture and you'll be sure to make his day every time he drinks his morning it from Walmart for $14.96.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Wedding Planner Hired a Witch from Etsy to Ward Off Bad Weather. Then It Rained the Whole Day (Exclusive)
Wedding planner Sarah Wintersteen hired an Etsy witch to cast the "perfect wedding spell" for her clients' outdoor wedding after there was a "tropical cyclone warning" in their area "[We] were not relying on an Etsy witch to fix our problems but if there was even a 0.0001% chance it was going to work, I was willing to spend $9 to try!" Wintersteen tells PEOPLE Even though "it was pouring" all day, the spell still "worked" because "everyone just decided to embrace the rain"A wedding planner playfully blamed an Etsy witch for bad weather on her clients' big day. A few days before Robyn Kincade and Blake Panarisi's May 31 wedding at Flora Farms in San José del Cabo, Mexico, it became clear that a tropical storm was headed their way. The couple's wedding planner Sarah Wintersteen, owner of Sistered States, began taking precautionary measures for the completely outdoor venue, suggesting that the pair get a tent. However, the manager of Flora Farms noted that "rain in Cabo is so rare" and that after 18 years of working at the venue, she's only seen it rain on a wedding day four times. So, the day before their wedding, the bride and groom decided to not get a tent. "I quoted the tent to the couple, and they decided to take their chances and hope that the storm would weaken or move courses," Wintersteen tells PEOPLE. With a "tropical cyclone warning" in the area, Wintersteen didn't want to risk the couple and their 160 guests getting drenched by heavy rain all day, so she decided to take measures into her own hands. "As a planner, I was working with all the vendors on the best course of action," Wintersteen explains. "I had seen some other people online mention hiring an Etsy witch to make rain go away on their wedding day so I figured, why not?" Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Wintersteen had never hired an Etsy which before, but found one on the online marketplace who charged just $9 after searching "wedding weather witch." "It was completely for fun and for the plot — we already have multiple rain plans in place and were not relying on an Etsy witch to fix our problems but if there was even a 0.0001% chance it was going to work, I was willing to spend $9 to try!" Wintersteen says. Because the witch needed the bride's birthdate, Wintersteen made sure to get the couple's permission before hiring them. "I purchased the 'perfect wedding spell' so technically not a weather spell, but the spell promised that the couple would have a 'perfect wedding day,' " Wintersteen says. "The page said they cast spells within 24 hours of receiving the order and I received confirmation from the Etsy page that our 'spell had been cast.' " Kincade and Panarisi were admittedly "a little stressed about the rain" in the days leading up to their wedding, but after they decided against the tent "a lot of the stress went away." "We all decided that we were going to embrace whatever was going to happen!" Wintersteen shares. Around 10 a.m. on the wedding day, it started to rain and "did not let up all day." "The ceremony started at 5:30 p.m. and the reception ended at 11p.m. — it rained the entire time!" Wintersteen recalls. She continues, "Guests arrived with umbrellas for the ceremony, but there was almost no use — it was pouring. I think after the ceremony, the bride and groom and their guests pretty much gave up on staying dry or looking a certain way." A few days after the wedding, Wintersteen posted clips of the poor weather at the venue on TikTok, writing in an onscreen text overlay, "When I paid an Etsy witch for no rain on the wedding day and it down-poured all day." She posted her viral video, in which she had to wring out water from her dress, to the trending audio that goes, "That was rude. That was pretty f------ rude." "There goes my $9," she added in the caption. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Even though Wintersteen was jokingly blaming the witch for the rain, the weather didn't ruin the wedding at all. "Everyone just decided to embrace the rain!" Wintersteen says. "We even moved some of the tables out of the bar/barn for guests to dance in after dinner, but they all still decided to dance in the rain for HOURS! I would guess for a lot of guests, it has been years since they had the opportunity to just dance in the rain, so that is what they did!" If anything, the witch's spell worked exactly as promised. Wintersteen says, "Even though it still rained on the wedding day, the witch did promise a 'perfect wedding' and after the wedding was over, the couple did say that they wouldn't change a thing — so it looks like it worked!" Read the original article on People
