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36 Quirky Products For Anyone Who Loves Food The Most

36 Quirky Products For Anyone Who Loves Food The Most

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This "Cup Cozy Pillow" with room for all your snacks is about to turn your bed into charcuterie board.
1. A container of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnadust so absurdly delicious that all food will just become a mere canvas for putting Cinnadust on. Reviewers use this on everything from coffee to toast to yogurt to fries to popcorn to sweet potatoes to ice cream to — you know what, I'll let you decide on your cinnajourney for yourself.
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Check out a TikTok of the Cinnadust in action.
Promising review: "I would order again, 10 out of 10. Try it on yogurt, ice cream, toast, carrots, and amazingly I saw a TikTok challenge with it on hard boiled eggs. It is stupendous!!!" — ThatGuy
Get it from Amazon for $3.49.
2. A set of french fry clips that not only secure your food bags, but rest in their own little magnetic fry pouch that sticks onto the fridge. Just further proof that there is nothing the humble potato cannot do.
Promising review: "These are very cute, and I love the magnet holder to stick on my fridge so they are easily accessible. Not sure about the durability, haven't used very long." — Save the Bees
Get a set of 12 clips from Amazon for $14.90.
3. A bag of freeze-dried Sour Skittles for anyone who wants to embark on their newest candy obsession — these "cosmic crunchies" are unlike any other earthly candy you've tried before, giving a lighter, crunchier texture to Skittles without compromising on their delectable sour taste.
Space Age Snacks is a small business that specializes in small batch freeze-dried candy.
Promising review: "Honestly, I didn't know what to expect going in, but I was pleasantly surprised. Skittles normally taste alright, but having them freeze-dried really made the flavors POP, and genuinely, I feel like they had more flavor than normal Skittles. (Then again, that might just be my head playing it up knowing it's a first, who knows, who cares.) Very delicious." — John Blake
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sizes; check out the rest of their freeze-dried candy for more options).
4. A "Cup Cozy Pillow" to keep everything steady on your bed or couch when you are one silly little beverage away from accidentally turning your life into a LaCroix swamp. This will not only keep all your accessories upright and on hand, but has expandable cup holes to fit mugs, water bottles, and snacks, with an insulating foam that keeps drinks hot or cold for longer periods.
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Cup Cozy Pillow is a small business that specializes in family-friendly snack and drink organizers.
Check out a TikTok of the Cup Cozy Deluxe Pillow in action.
Promising review:"This thing is great! I'm home on maternity leave with my new baby and spend most of my time on the couch under a sleeping baby. This product makes it easy for me to keep my drinks, remote, etc close by even with dogs running around. It's a little more expensive than I would have liked but it works and I love it so money well spent!" — Amber
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in three styles and nine patterns).
5. Mr. Sketch Scented Watercolor Markers so all the foodies out there can finally sniff their beloved orange and mint pen tips to their heart's content without a teacher being concerned they're about to take a big honking bite out of it.
Promising review: "These are my favorite markers to use for anchor charts in my first grade classroom. The tips are great for writing nice, big letters. The smells are fantastic, although this pack had a few interesting scents, like nacho cheese. I will only use this brand." — KPorto28
Get a set of 22 from Amazon for $14.29.
6. A set of ceramic cut-out soy sauce bowls that reveal little figures when you finish soaking up the soy sauce in them, like they're cheering you on for your delicious choices.
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Promising review: "I saw similar bowls over a year ago, but they were closer to $40 from a specialty online retailer. So excited to see them pop up on Amazon for an affordable price. They work exactly as stated (super cute with soy sauce in them) and are very durable." — Brittany Sharpe
Get a set of four from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in a cat, bird, panda, or nature set).
7. A pair of glowing lightsaber chopsticks to bring balance to The Force *and* to your sushi.
As you can see from the above GIF, I bought these for myself, and I love them to pieces. TBH, I use them as decor every bit as much as I use them to eat. Sometimes I just keep them in my work area to light them up during the day to feel fancy. They toggle back and forth between a bunch of different colors, like red, blue, yellow, purple, and multicolor, so you can either make them match *or* have a red and blue one together and bring ~balance~ to the Force.
Get it from Amazon for $11.97.
8. A"Gracula" garlic crusher, because you know what? If a 108-year-old vampire lurking moodily in the trees in the Pacific Northwest isn't going to fall in love with you and grant you immortality, one might as well make your life in the kitchen a little easier.
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Promising review: "I love this little guy. I found him on a BuzzFeed list and had to have it as soon as I saw it! I've minced as many as five cloves in it in seconds. It's a little tricky getting all of the garlic out once minced (I use a silicone basting brush to get most of it, but I always use more than the recipe calls for anyway, so it's not a deal breaker). Cleanup is a breeze because he goes right in the dishwasher!" — Barbie
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
9. A mushroom growing kit that grows right there in the packaging, so you can add some sweet, sweet umami flavors to all your favorite dishes by sautéing, roasting, or air frying them up.
Back To The Roots is a California-based small business founded by two college friends that specializes in indoor gardening kits with a mission to reconnect families to food.
Check out a TikTok of the mushroom kit in action.
Promising review:"This product has been so much fun to watch! I followed the directions, exactly as written, and the mushrooms began growing within 3–4 days. I will say that I did soak them for close to 10 hours before putting them back in the box to grow and I believe this helped a ton. I also kept the box inside by a window with the blinds closed in order for them to get indirect sunlight. The mushrooms grew tremendously for almost a week before they started to shrink so I clipped them to cook with and they were DELICIOUS! This was such a fun product and process to watch." — Steph A
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+.
10. A set of Goldfish fridge magnets — aka "Holdfish" — to instantly assert the superiority of this cracker to anyone who enters your home and dares to think they can suggest a snack food that doesn't smile back.
Handy Cute Art is a Florida-based Etsy shop that specializes in quirky home products.
Get a set of six from Handy Cute Art on Etsy for $10.20 (originally $12).
11. A PopLite personal popcorn maker with a built-in serving bowl that will give you eight cups of movie theater-quality popcorn in two mere mortal minutes. Reviewers especially love that the popcorn doesn't burn, and the machine doesn't leave unpopped kernels like the usual microwave brands.
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12. A delightfully nonstick smiley face pancake pan reviewers use for mini pancakes and eggs to instantly ~pizzazz~ what is indisputably the most delicious meal of the day.
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Promising review: "Easy eggs and pancakes. This is a family favorite!! We love cooking with this. It makes breakfast quick and cleanup easy." — AmazonCustomer
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
13. A bunch of teensy macaron boxes for a delightful upgrade to many things in your life, whether it's storing pills or trinkets or just staring at them looking all fancy and delicious on your bedside table.
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Promising review:"Just received these cute little boxes and am in love with them. Very thick and sturdy plastic but easy enough to open. These will work perfectly for filling solid perfumes and giving out as stocking stuffer gifts as I don't have to worry about it being a snug fit/lid falling off. I imagine these would also be great for pretend food for kids' playsets or for a kid's trinket box. Overall, I love them, love their feel, love the colors, and am very happy." — Mary
Get a set of six from Amazon for $6.99.
14. A rapid-heating mini pumpkin waffle maker that already has a lot of audacity for cooking up waffles this cute, let alone doing it in mere *minutes*. Bonus: This lil' nonstick gadget is so versatile that you can use all kinds of mixes in it, from protein pancakes to brownies to hashbrowns you want to make extra crispy!
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Promising review:"This thing is incredible. I just mix up a batch of waffle batter and keep it in the fridge and in the morning, I plug this in while pouring my coffee. It reaches temp in about a minute, and then I'll pour in the batter and about the waffle is done about another minute later." — Rick
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in 21 styles).
15. Plus a mini skull cake pan reviewers are so obsessed with that they are unrepentantly using it for treats all year long. TikTokers and Amazon reviewers love it for making everything from skull cakes to skull pizza bombs, stuffed chicken sandwiches, cornbread, and rice balls.
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Check out a TikTok of the skull pan in action.
Promising review: "This is a great pan. It's made out of cast aluminum and is surprisingly heavy but very easy to use. Our muffins turned out great and popped right out, and the pan is very easy to clean. It's oven-safe up to 400 degrees. You do have to be careful not to scratch the nonstick surface." — LaffingKat
Get it from Amazon for $24.36.
16. A pickle wine stopper perfect for anyone who is both a wine-o AND a brine-o, letting you preserve your favorite pinots in ~style~.
Promising review: "I bought this pickle wine stopper for my nephew and his partner. It keeps air out of the bottle with a snug fit and it cleans up easily after use. The fact that they love 'pickle' anything is an added bonus!" — Cynthia
Get it from Amazon for $12.56+ (available in four other styles).
17. A small duck-themed salad bowl so there's no such thing as a Sad Lunch Desk Salad ever again — now at least you have *one* coworker who will always quack you up mid-meal.
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Promising review:"I love this bowl for putting snacks in. It is good in the dishwasher and holds an okay amount of stuff. I love the cute face on it." — Mana McPhee
Get it from Amazon for $17.99+.
18. A ravioli spoon rest to flex on all your friends — they may think they love pasta, but you actually LOVE!! PASTA!!!!!, as evidenced by this half decorative, half functional snack.
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Promising review: "This is a great spoon rest, but an even greater conversation piece for anyone who walks by the stove. 'Is that a giant ravioli on your stove?' 'OMG, no, it's just my adorable spoon rest!' Jealousy ensues. You get the idea. Also, it keeps the stove clean(er), and everything washes off of the spoon rest quite easily." — Melissa McMahon
Get it from Amazon for $15.49.
19. Nuts 'N More's Chocolate Maple Pretzel Peanut Butter Spread, which just put so many beautiful words in such a small space that I am salivating just TYPING them. Whomstsoever thought up a flavor so perfectly sweet, salty, crunchy, and smooth at the same time deserves to only ever get green lights and always have their pillowcase cool.
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Nuts 'N More is a small business that specializes in unique peanut and almond spreads.
Promising review: "Amazing flavor, one of the best flavored peanut butters I have tried. I eat it by the spoonful without bread because it is that good, and I love that it has little topping pieces as well." — Tina Ray
Get it from Amazon for $13.02 (available in 11 other flavors).
20. A snap-on pasta strainer to free your pasta from its hot juices straight from the pot, and spare you storage space to boot (is it just me, or are colanders always in the business of being exactly in the way of whatever it is you need?). Psst — these are also a game-changer for washing your fruit, too!
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Kitchen Gizmos is a small business that specializes in kitchen accessories.
Promising review:"I've owned this for about six months, and I couldn't imagine cooking without it. I hate strainers. They are bulky and fill up the dishwasher, I'm lazy, whatever. This strainer is a lifesaver. Clip it on your pan, strain, and voila! And it is so easy to clean. A little hot water and it's good to go for the next round. I highly recommend this gadget, it will retire your current strainer." — Viola Evens
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six colors).
21. A set of deep set heart-shaped salad plates because sometimes the way to your heart is through a BIG OL' Caesar salad loaded with whatever flavor of crouton Trader Joe's came up with this week.
Promising review:"The quality is amazing. Bright white, ceramic! I loved them so much I ordered another set! Obsessed with them!" — christina lowie
Get a set of two from Amazon for $21.98 (available in three sizes).
22. A cleverly-designed banana slicer that yes, a lot of reviewers bought as a joke, except it became so handy that the joke was on them — this gives you quick, perfectly portioned banana slices, making it easier to incorporate them in cereal, oatmeal, PB and banana sandwiches, and other Pinterest-worthy breakfasts.
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Promising review:"TikTok made me buy it and could I live without? Yes. But now I don't have to slice my bananas every day. This does wonders for my OCD too!" — Paige
Get it from Amazon for $6.51.
23. A"Hell Done" digital thermometer so you can keep track of your meats to know if they're rare, medium, well-done, or positively ~sinful~. This features a clear and easy-to-read digital display, plus the ability to tell people you literally went to hell and back to cook this meal!!!
Promising review: "This thermometer not only works perfectly, but is a great conversation starter at gatherings! I've used it a few times now and am completely satisfied with the purchase. It is accurate, and the display is super easy to read. If you buy this, make sure to read the back of the box ;)." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
24. A bag of viral mango peeling candy you may have seen some variation of if you're an avid member of CandyTok. These gummies peel like real fruit, so you can eat it "as is" or have an ~immersive~ candy experience unwrapping it first.
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Promising review: "THE HYPE IS REAL. Yes, these are from TikTok. So so so good. I'm somewhat of a fruit snack connoisseur, and I can tell you these are my favorites. They taste like real mangoes and don't have that super artificial fruit taste lingering in the back. Peeling them is also pretty fun, but they're just as good eating them whole." — D. Ferguson
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in other fruit varieties and sizes).
25. A little popcorn bucket vase for a fun punch of color that basically DEMANDS you go to Trader Joe's and get the most colorful mini $4 bouquet to put in it, STAT.
Ban.do is a US-based small business that specializes in quirky accessories, home products, and stationery.
This vase is so quirky and ADORABLE — every time I see it in my living room, it makes my heart happy. I am on a mission to make my living room space as un-boring as possible, and this may be a small piece, but it's got a BIG personality. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun piece of decor!
Get it from Amazon for $28.95.
26. A baguette-shaped pillow that not only looks so realistic that you might be tempted to take a CHOMP out of it, but reviewers say is ridiculously comfortable?? People swear by it for everything from a mini body pillow to lumbar support to the ultimate "nap on the couch" pillow.
Promising review: "I bought this delicious bread morsel to cheer up a friend. It was perfect, she really 'kneaded' it. She uses it for cuddling and sleeping. This yummy bread-cake doesn't feel 'crumby' at all, it's soft. It was the yeast I could do. If your friend loves bread, and she's going through a tough time you 'butter' get this for them." — Nora Lee Majors
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three sizes).
27. A bicycle-shaped pizza cutter with *two* blades so you can do a ~wheely~ thorough job dividing up your slices (sorry).
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Soho Kitchen is a small NYC-based business established in 2015 that specializes in quirky pizza products.
Promising review:"Cuts really nicely and super cute. My husband loved this idea as it looks just like his road bike!" — Courtney
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
28. A color-coded Cuisinart knife set so not only will you have the perfect blade for each task like a true profesh, but you'll be able to avoid cross-contamination without having to pause and wipe everything down every time you transition to a new food. 🌈
It includes a chef's knife, paring knife, bread knife, slicing knife, utility knife, and santoku knife. Psst — the knives don't come with this a holder, but you can snag an easy-to-install magnetic bar for knives on Amazon if you want to display them like this reviewer did!
Promising review:"This is my best buy of the month, and best knife buy of the year. Yeah, I've had sharper, better-quality knives in the past, but for hundreds of dollars more. For basic kitchen use, this is the set to buy. I like that they're colorful, because I've already been able to familiarize myself with which knife is which color and what I need to use them for. I haven't had to sharpen them yet and I've been using them pretty steadily for about a month. The blade cases they come with are extremely handy. I like that I don't have to use a knife block. These fit nicely in my drawer." — GWP
Get a set of six knives with covers from Amazon for $19.99.
29. A set of wineglass charcuterie toppers to make you the ultimate host of wine and cheese nights ... *or* just an elite experience curating your own snack-and-vino vibe at home. (Friday night cheese is the most sacred cheese of all.)
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Promising review: "These are so cute! I hosted a wine tasting at my house and the coasters fit into many different wine glasses. I had about three to four fairly decent size chocolates on top. These were a hit and everyone thought they were in a nice restaurant with the setup!!" — Melanie M.
Get a set of eight from Amazon for $18.59.
30. A pound of cereal marshmallows because truly I think we're all hard-pressed to think of a scenario that *doesn't* warrant having an emergency bag of these to whip out for the occasion. Pro-tip to refrigerate these babies if you want 'em extra crunchy.
Medley Hills Farm is an Ohio-based, family-owned small business that specializes in unique candies, snacks, and baking supplies.
Promising review:"Buying these charms was one of the best decisions of my life. The bag is twice the size of my head. The marshmallows are aesthetically pleasing and delicious. It's everything I ever wanted in a snack." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
31. A set of four cactus taco holders to prop them upright because if your beloved lettuce, cheese, and guac falls out of the shell again, you're going to get reeeeeal ~prickly~ about it.
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32. A Buddy the dog spoon and spatula holder, aka the goodest! boy!!!!! in your kitchen. This heat-resistant pupperoonie will latch to your pots and pans to make an instant spoon rest (or prop open a hot lid to vent while cooking!). Paw-sitively DELIGHTFUL.
Promising review:"Most adorable spoon holder ever! I have a griddle in the middle of my stove, needed a holder that wasn't my counter. This is super cute, easy to clean, and unique!" — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in two colors and in a two-pack).
33. A set of silicone teacup cupcake liners so you can have your cake and "drink" it, too. Reviewers loved these for tea parties and cupcake decorating parties!
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Promising review: "Perfect size and color — so cute! My cupcakes did not stick. I did NOT spray the cups with anything. They were the perfect size. Fluffy. Nonstick. Lightweight. I received several compliments. The cupcakes popped right out of the cups. This brand was perfect! I'm truly impressed." — Denise Mendez
Get a set of six from Amazon for $8.99 (available in white and pink, plus sets of 12, 24 and 48).
35. A Cherry Chomper whose favorite hobby is gobbling up cherry and olive pits so you can eat them pit-free and live your most delicious life. Parents especially love this so kids can safely de-pit their own snacks!
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Talisman Designs is a small business that specializes in quirky, functional home products.
Promising review:"Hands down, one of the coolest and cutest kitchen gadgets I own. I bought this pitter because my father is a HUGE bing cherry fan. When cherry season is in, you can guarantee he'll be sitting in his recliner with a bowl full of cherries. He normally eats cherries and pits them in his mouth, but in his older age, I worried about him cracking a tooth or choking on the pit. So I bought this pitter and it was an INSTANT hit! He loved how cute it was and the pitter does an amazing job. Easy to use, not a ton of force needed, and then the pits are in one place and easy to throw away!" — cocade27
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
36. A set of limited edition Pumpkin Pie ChapSticks, the ultimate autumnal life hack to let you enjoy the flavor of it ALLLLLL autumn long. A bargain, really, when you consider three of them are cheaper than a pumpkin-flavored drink!
Amazon
Promising review:"It smells amazing, and tastes like a sweet pumpkin pie. Heavenly and intoxicating. Definitely a keeper for me." — Ani
Get a set of three from Amazon for $5.28.
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A Sydney woman has caused a divide by sharing how she accidentally spent $13,000 on shoes during a cost-of-living crisis. Elle Salagaras, 29, lives in Sydney and runs the popular TikTok account Eastern Suburbs Mum, which has racked up over 2 million likes. While many influencers, particularly mums, build their audience on being relatable, Ms Salagaras instead shares her affluent life with followers. Instead of going with the warts and all social media overshare approach, the 29-year-old is likelier to share content about her Birkin bag. Naturally, she took to social media to share the moment she spent far more than she bargained for at the luxury store Hermes. 3 A Sydney woman has caused a divide by sharing how she accidentally spent $13,000 on shoes during a cost-of-living crisis. TikTok/@elle_easternsuburbsmum Salagaras explained that she decided to purchase a pair of the brand's iconic Chypre Sandals. The starting price for this design is just over $1700, but the cost goes up depending on the material used. The young mum picked up a particularly expensive pair, worth $13,155, made from crocodile and sheep skin. 3 Salagaras explained that she decided to purchase a pair of Hermes' iconic Chypre Sandals. Instagram/@elle_easternsuburbsmum The slides look casual and cosy, not unlike Birkenstocks, but the pair Salagaras purchased cost more than what some people spend on their cars. Salagaras then made a TikTok showing off her new shoes and calling them 'gorg,' but she admitted that she didn't expect to spend that much. After waving the shoes around in front of the camera, she explained that she'd never intended to outlay so much. 3 'We are committing to the shoe. I should have known Hermes,' she said. TikTok/@elle_easternsuburbsmum 'I definitely got very confused about the price, which is my fault. I had heard one number … so embarrassing,' she said. Salagaras said she already had them on her feet when she went to the checkout because she planned to wear them out of the store. When she heard the price, she was thrown, but she just said, 'It's fine,' and bought them anyway. 'We are committing to the shoe. I should have known Hermes,' she said. Salagaras didn't mention how much they cost, but people looked them up and quickly expressed their shock. 'The price. I'm dead,' one wrote. 'The price! Oh my god,' another said. It wasn't just people freaking out over the price, people were also sharing how much they loved the shoes. One praised them as 'so pretty,' and another called them 'stunning,' but others just couldn't get over how much she spent on the sandals. Someone called it 'ridiculous' to spend that much, another called her sharing her expensive shoes 'embarrassing,' and others just claimed the shoes were 'ugly' and certainly not worth the price tag. 'What utter nonsense,' one complained. 'No footwear is worth that amount of money,' someone else argued. 'So many people starving in Australia and she goes and buys these (because) she makes heaps of money from her 52,000 followers. Disgusting,' another complained. Someone else said it was 'tone-deaf' for her to post about spending that much on shoes, and another claimed she was 'showing off,' which they found offensive. Meanwhile, Salagaras wasn't letting the negative feedback get her down. She posted a TikTok of herself dancing with her $13,000 sandals to the tune of Britney Spears.

30 Dresses With Pricetags That'll Make You Want To Twirl All Day Long
30 Dresses With Pricetags That'll Make You Want To Twirl All Day Long

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30 Dresses With Pricetags That'll Make You Want To Twirl All Day Long

A ruffled dress that'll make you want to crank up Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off" and have yourself a twirly dance partaaaaay! It's what you deserve. A mini dress because, obviously, your closet will demand you add some new florals into the mix. (We simply do not care if it's a cliche!) This one is casual, cinched, and will look fabulous with your fave pair of sandals. A smocked bodycon dress with tiers that'll rival the decadent wedding cake at the sunny affair you're planning to attend next month. A dress you'll find yourself daydreaming about, thanks to its fabulous puff sleeves and ruffled hem. Reviewers praise it for being comfy, stretchy, making a fantastic option for pregnancy and beyond! A pleated off-the-shoulder dress featuring a lovely lightweight chiffon material — you'll feel like you're floating whether you wear it to see some freshly bloomed cherry blossoms or to one of the 20 baby showers you have on your calendar. A maxi dress with boho vibes and a dainty lil' ribbon bow that'll give off the impression you *totally* have always known how to dress nicely. No need to give anyone the satisfaction of knowing the truth is you rely on these BuzzFeed lists to guide the way. A one-shouldered beauty with a flowing tiered skirt you can count on to make you look picture-perfect when you pose for a pic holding your first Aperol Spritz of the season. A pretty pleated option that'll have you singing, "I know I have good judgment, I know I have good taste," a la Sabrina Carpenter when you catch your reflection in your floor-length mirror. A darling dress you'd likely find pictured when Googling the phrase "tea party attire." It has everything you'd want in a sundress: puffy sleeves, a delicate bow to tie in the back, a chic square neckline, and POCKETS. A trendy denim dress, because your summer wardrobe shouldn't be limited to only pastels and florals. You can layer this one with your fave tees or long sleeves to adapt to the ever-changing seasonal temperatures. A tiger-print dress that might remind you a bit of The White Lotus season three opening credits (don't get me started on the theme song change). If you want to add some *drama* to your wardrobe instead of your social circle, this seems like a good buy. A flowy midi dress starring puff sleeves, a ruffled hemline, and a bow at the back that'll make you feel like running through a field of dandelions while singing "the hiiiillllllssss are aliiiiiiiiiiive!" A flowy maxi featuring tied straps that'll add just a little extra *somethin' somethin'* to your go-to style. Your closet will applaud you when you bring this beauty home. A belted ruffled dress for anyone who feels most fabulous when they get to wear a 2-for-1 option. 😉 Go on, girl, strut your stuff! Mix and match! Live your best life! A sleeveless fit-and-flare dress with an elegant sweetheart neckline you'll love so much you'll wonder if that wish you recently made upon a star has come true in the form of this outfit. A mini dress with playful puffy sleeves you'll want to snag in every style and then promptly make a bunch of brunch plans so you can show each one off. A one-shouldered dress featuring a ruffled accent that'll certainly steal the show — you know that moment in a rom-com when the lead makes her big debut and slowly walks down a grand staircase? This is THE dress for that moment. A faux-wrap midi you won't be able to resist adding to your cart after you envision yourself slipping into it, packing a picture-perfect picnic basket, and surprising your partner with the cutest day date. A tie-back mini dress with lantern sleeves you can count on to help you find "True Love" or, at the very least, someone who has as many lovable layers as Shrek. (Ogres are like onions, in case you've forgotten.) A darling halter option you'll likely want in a variety of the 37 (!!!) fabulous prints it's available in — good luck trying not to twirl everywhere you go in this beauty. A pinafore dress complete with suspenders that'll look darling over a blouse or simple white tee and give you the Alice in Wonderland vibes you've always envied. A tea dress covered with delicate flowers for anyone who has always wished they could pop into a Jane Austen novel for a bit — can't you imagine donning this beauty to casually stroll the grounds with a book in hand? A wrap dress that'll have you looking like an actual garden in bloom — you and this outfit are THE season. A pastel maxi dress with puffy sleeves that'll make you feel like you're the lead in a classic fairy tale that starts with "Once upon a time, there was a fabulously dressed maiden." A skater dress for any bride-to-be in need of a plethora of white outfits for their bachelorette party and beyond. This cutie will also be a perfect option if you've got a white party on the calendar this summer 👌. A square-neck balloon-sleeve dress tons of reviewers have worn during some of the most memorable moments of their lives — baby showers, engagements, weddings, graduation, The Eras Tour, Walt Disney World, Top Golf. (The important things!) A midi dress with an elegant drop waist situation that'll make you feel like royalty despite costing less than $50. I dare you *not* to twirl after checking yourself out in the mirror. An open-back beauty you'll feel absolutely regal in whether you wear it to a dinner date or for a stroll at the park. The ruffles at the bottom are simply *everything*. A button-up shirtdress that'll make you look extremely put together even if, in reality, you've already dropped your coffee immediately after buying it and locked yourself out of your apartment. And a smocked midi dress that looks very similar to the iconic (albeit pricier) Hill House Nap Dress. It was clearly designed with frolicking in flower-filled fields in mind — just imagine it fanning out around you while you skip and twirl through some picturesque tulips. 🌷

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