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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Luis Diaz sends Barcelona message after partner's Liverpool 'farewell' post
Liverpool star Luis Diaz has been persistently linked with a transfer to Barcelona and the Colombia international is said, through his agent, to have told the Reds he wants an exit Luis Diaz has informed Liverpool he wants to make the move to Barcelona this summer, according to reports in Spain. The Reds star is said to have come to an agreement with the Catalan giants and is now looking to facilitate the transfer. Diaz was a key player for Arne Slot in 2024/25 and scored 17 times across 50 appearances and provided a versatile cog on the left of the attack and through the middle, often to great effect. The Colombian international has two years remaining on his contract at Liverpool but has been persistently linked away from the club. Mundo Deportivo claim that the 28-year-old has poured cold water on any attempt to renew his deal and his agent is said to be attempting to force an Anfield exit to Barcelona. Diaz has also drawn interest from the Saudi Pro League. Al Nassr also want to sign Diaz but the Liverpool ace seemingly only has eyes for Barca. And some believe that Diaz's partner is already saying her goodbyes. Gera Ponce took to Instagram to share images of the couple and their young children celebrating the Premier League title win in front of the Kop, and from last Monday's trophy parade in the city. She delivered a poignant message expressing her gratitude. "To the incredible Liverpool fans," she wrote. "From the first day we arrived, we felt first hand what it means to be a part of this club. "We knew the slogan was 'You'll Never Walk Alone', but to hear them sing it with so much passion, support us every moment and show such unconditional love... confirmed to us that here you never walk alone. "This fan doesn't just support, it feels. And what you have made my boyfriend and our entire family feel is something we carry in our souls. "Thank you for so much love, for so much dedication and for making us feel at home. Being a part of this fan is a privilege. There's no doubt: they're the best in the world. This is a real bond, deep and strong, that reaffirms that we'll never walk alone." Some patience may be required however. Barcelona sporting director Deco has suggested the club's priorities are first on players already at their disposal - though he has admitted to interest in Diaz and Marcus Rashford. "We have been focusing on renewing contracts, after that, we'll discuss players to come," the former midfielder told BBC Sport. "Of course, these two players, like you mentioned, they are good but have contracts in their clubs, so we won't speak because it's not fair. "But when you decide to go to the market, for sure, we find some names. In my opinion, we don't need to bring many players. "When I speak with the agents of the players, everyone wants to come or stay. So this is important. The image of the club is still good. We are proud because Barcelona is still such a big club, and the way we are playing football makes players want to come."
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
This classic '80s song just hit 1 billion streams on Spotify.
This classic '80s song just hit 1 billion streams on Spotify. Show Caption Hide Caption Watch Rick Astley's reaction to the 'Ted Lasso' funeral scene Ahead of his slot on New Kids on the Block's The Mixtape tour, singer Rick Astley plays '80s trivia with USA TODAY's Melissa Ruggieri. Entertain This!, USA TODAY No, Mr. Astley, this isn't a fake-out. You're streaming royalty now. British pop star Rick Astley, whose inescapable '80s hit "Never Gonna Give You Up" found an unexpected renaissance in the digital age, has joined the ranks of Spotify's "Billions Club," according to a June 2 press release. The soulful synth-pop track, taken from Astley's 1987 debut album "Whenever You Need Somebody," has exceeded one billion streams on the music platform. "I never could have imagined back in 1987 that 'Never Gonna Give You Up' would still be going strong decades later," Astley, 59, said in a statement. "Thanks to streaming platforms, a whole new generation has been able to discover music like mine. Reaching one billion streams is something I never dreamed of and to everyone who's ever listened, thank you." Rick Astley memoir: Singer tackles Rickrolling, Dave Grohl and resurgent pop career in 'Never' The song, written and produced by the all-star dance-pop production team Stock Aitken Waterman, peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks and has sold five million copies to date. In the late 2000s, "Never Gonna Give You Up" received an unlikely revival when the "Rickrolling" internet meme became a viral sensation. The digital prank consists of a bait-and-switch maneuver in which someone opens a disguised hyperlink containing the music video to Astley's song. When the individual opens the link and is confused to discover the song, they have been "Rickrolled." Thanks to the "Rickrolling" effect, "Never Gonna Give You Up" earned tens of millions of YouTube views (the music video currently has 1.6 billion), was played at various sporting events and was even referenced on X, formerly known as Twitter, by The White House during the Barack Obama administration. Rick Astley is no one-hit wonder, but these music stars are. "I don't know how my career would have turned out without Rickrolling," Astley reflected in his 2024 memoir "Never." "But it would be stupid to say it hasn't ultimately done me a lot of good." While "Never Gonna Give You Up" remains Astley's signature song, his other hits include "Together Forever," "She Wants to Dance with Me," "Cry for Help" and "It Would Take a Strong Man." His most recent album, 2023's "Are We There Yet?," peaked at No. 2 on the charts in his native U.K. Contributing: Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY
Forbes
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Who Is NBA YoungBoy—And Why Did Trump Pardon The Rapper?
DALLAS, TX - MAY 03: YoungBoy Never Broke Again performs during JMBLYA at Fair Park on May 3, 2019 ... More in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by) Louisiana rapper NBA YoungBoy is back in the headlines, this time after receiving a pardon from President Donald Trump. Here's what to know about the rapper, including what he was charged with and Trump's recent decision to pardon him. Trump has spent the week issuing a range of high-profile pardons, including those for a former New York congressman, a labor union leader and Todd and Julie Chrisley of the reality show Chrisley Knows Best, who were serving federal prison sentences for conspiracy, bank fraud, wire fraud and tax evasion. NBA YoungBoy marks another major hip-hop pardon by Trump. In 2021, during the final days of his first term, Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of several figures in the music industry, including rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black; Desiree Perez, the CEO of Jay-Z's company Roc Nation; and Michael 'Harry-O' Harris, a founder of Death Row Records and a friend of Snoop Dogg who had been in prison for 30 years, according to The New York Times. ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 29: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Rapper NBA YoungBoy performs onstage during Lil ... More Baby & Friends concert to promote the new release of Lil Baby's new album "Street Gossip" at Coca-Cola Roxy on November 29, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by) NBA YoungBoy, whose legal name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, is a 25-year-old rapper, singer and songwriter from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Since 2015, NBA YoungBoy has released six studio albums, 26 mixtapes, and three compilation albums. Four of his albums have reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, while his song with Juice WRLD, "Bandit," became his first Hot 100 top 10 song in October 2019, according to Billboard. He's collaborated with a range of top rap acts, including Migos, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Yachty, DaBaby, and more. Gaulden earned his first Grammy nomination in 2022 for Best Melodic Rap Performance for his feature on Tyler, the Creator's 'WUSYANAME.' People reported that Gaulden is the father of 10 children with eight different women, including Iyanna 'Yaya' Mayweather, the daughter of Floyd Mayweather. His kids have made cameos in several of his music videos, including 'death enclaimed,' 'Purge Me' and 'Kacey Talk.' The rapper will embark on his first-ever headlining tour starting in September. The 27-city U.S. tour kicks off on Sept. 2 in Dallas and will make stops in Houston, Los Angeles, Oakland, Phoenix, Denver, Chicago, Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit, Orlando, Miami, Atlanta and more. SUNNY ISLES, FLORIDA - MAY 12: Sunny Isles Beach police officers stand near a van where an ... More individual was found shot to death after a shooting close by that reports say involved rapper NBA Youngboy on May 12, 2019 in Sunny Isles, Florida. Police continue to investigate both of the scenes near the Trump International Beach Resort. (Photo by) In December 2024, a federal judge in Utah sentenced NBA YoungBoy to just under two years in prison on gun-related charges after he acknowledged possessing weapons while being a convicted felon. The rapper admitted that while filming a rap video in Baton Rouge, he was in possession of a Glock 21 .45-caliber pistol and a Masterpiece Arms MPA30T 9mm handgun. He also admitted to possessing a Sig Sauer 9mm semi-automatic pistol at his home in Huntsville, Utah, The Associated Press reported. Gaulden pleaded guilty to one count related to his 2020 gun possession arrest in Louisiana and a separate count tied to a more recent gun charge filed in Utah. He reached an agreement that resolved Utah state charges and settled two sets of federal charges. One carried a 23-month sentence, and the other ordered five years of probation and a $200,000 fine, per AP. In April 2024, Gaulden was apprehended for his involvement in a massive prescription drug fraud ring while under house arrest in Huntsville, Utah. Agents raided his multimillion-dollar home after receiving a complaint that he had posed as a doctor in an effort to obtain prescription painkillers. Seven months later, he pleaded guilty to 10 state charges, including two counts of third-degree felony identity fraud, two counts of third-degree felony forgery and six counts of misdemeanor unlawful pharmacy conduct. He was sentenced to time served and fined $25,000. According to ABC4, the rapper has also faced arrests and charges for attempted murder, drug and gun offenses, assault, and kidnapping. He was under house arrest for his alleged involvement in a 2019 Miami shooting outside Trump International Beach Resort. He was relocated to Utah in 2021 as part of a courtroom deal in which his lawyers said that 'moving to Utah would keep YoungBoy out of trouble.' WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 06: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a swearing-in ceremony ... More for Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff in the Oval Office at the White House on May 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump provided an update on the Houthi conflict in the Middle East. (Photo by) In a statement posted on his Instagram story, NBA YoungBoy thanked Trump, "pardon czar" Alice Marie Johnson and his lawyer, Brittany Barnett, for helping make the pardon possible. 'I want to thank President Trump for granting me a pardon and giving me the opportunity to keep building – as a man, as a father, and as an artist,' Gaulden wrote. 'This moment means a lot. It opens the door to a future I've worked hard for and I am fully prepared to step into this,' he continued. "And thank you to everyone who believed in me. I'm grateful. I'm Focused. I'm Ready." Two White House officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the artist's pardon on Wednesday evening, according to ABC News. Drew Findling, a lawyer for Mr. Gaulden who briefly represented Trump in a criminal inquiry into election interference in Georgia, said in a statement: 'I am thrilled for Kentrell that his legal journey has come to a conclusion. From Louisiana to Utah the battles have been endless, and now he can concentrate on first and foremost his family, and then, of course, his amazing career.' Findling confirmed to Rolling Stone that he was not the one who submitted the pardon application. 'I did not do the pardon application, but can confirm he was pardoned,' he said. Gaulden was released from federal prison in March 2025 and returned to Utah, local news station KUTV reported. According to Findling, the pardon means the young rapper won't have to follow the terms of his probation, including drug testing.
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Poonch man shares videos of homes destroyed by Pakistan shelling: ‘Never forget sacrifice'
As tensions between India and Pakistan escalated during 'Operation Sindoor', residents of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir took to social media to share footage of their homes reduced to rubble by cross-border shelling. In one such video, a Poonch resident shared visuals of the homes, buildings and vehicles destroyed by incessant shelling in the border district. 'I always wanted to share the beauty of Poonch with the world through my videos, but now I am forced to show what happened to our Poonch from May 7 to 11,' Instagram user Mazhair said in a video, standing under the broken roof of a house. In a short video titled 'Never Forget the Sacrifice of Poonch', Mazhair captured the devastation caused by Pakistan's shelling during ceasefire violations in retaliation to India's launch of Operation Sindoor. A post shared by Mazhair (@ "Poonch carried the weight of war so the rest could sleep in peace," he wrote in the caption. Walking around the district, he filmed destroyed homes with collapsed roofs, bullet marks on gates of residential buildings, shattered windows and broken vehicles. The Poonch Police has issued an advisory asking residents to avoid approaching suspicious metal objects after receiving reports of unexploded shells in various areas of the district. Intense shelling was reported from several areas, including Balakote, Mendhar, Mankote, Sagra, Krishna Ghati, Gulpur, Kerni, and the Poonch district headquarters. At least 12 civilians were killed and 42 others injured after Pakistan resorted to heavy artillery shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch. A senior police officer told HT that those dead include four children, aged between seven and 14 years. J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced an ex gratia of ₹10 lakh each for the families of those who lost their lives in the Pakistani shelling across the Union Territory.
Buzz Feed
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
35 Dresses So Pretty They Might Just Make You A Dress Person
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Get thee to the back of the closet, pants. 1. A mesh poppy dress I've personally been mulling over... and just may convince the group chat to buy too because this photo is giving me IDEAS. Get it from Never Fully Dressed for $165 (available in sizes 2–24). 2. A lantern sleeve mini I'm sure Belle would wear for a summertime jaunt to the library in 2025. Promising review:"This dress is SOOOO adorable. Absolutely in love. Gives very old fashioned feels and I'm all for it! I got the light blue and I'm definitely buying in more colors. Worth every penny." — Olivia Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 11 colors). 3. 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 $47.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and 12 colors). 4. 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 $35.09+ (available in sizes S–XL and 16 colors). 5. 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. 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 $33.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 19 color combos). 6. 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. Amazon, 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 $41.99 (available in sizes S–2XL and 14 styles). 7. 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. 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 $44.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 14 colors). 8. 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 $38.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 31 colors and prints). 9. 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 $27.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 27 styles). 10. 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 $38.99 (available in sizes S–XL and 37 styles). 11. A floral midi built to impress — especially if a babydoll or nap dress shape isn't your thing. 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 $22.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and nine 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!) Promising review: "I use this with a simple silk undergarment of the same 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 $25.99 (available in sizes XS–3XL and four styles). 13. 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!) 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 $25.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and in 24 colors/styles). 14. 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. Promising review: "This little dress is a delightful addition to any fashion-forward wardrobe. The mini dress exudes sophistication with its deep V-neckline and charming bow tie detail, adding a touch of elegance to your ensemble. It has a pretty lightweight and breathable fabric and it's perfect for staying cool and stylish during the warmer months. I wore this dress in white on Easter and received so many compliments! The mini length adds a flirty vibe, while the flowy silhouette ensures comfort and ease of movement. Whether you're attending a brunch with friends or a summer soirée, this dress is sure to turn heads!" — Petflix Get it from Amazon for $31.19+ (available in 22 colors and sizes S–XL). 15. A cutout midi poised to become the star of your summer wardrobe. Promising review: "It's not see-through, the material is very nice, good quality. Looks great on me! I recommend getting it." — MissF Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in sizes S–L and four colors). 16. 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 $46.49 (available in sizes S–XL). 17. 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. 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 $61.99+ (available in standard sizes or custom measurements). 18. 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. 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 $35.99+ (available in sizes S–XXL and 18 colors). 19. A graphic maxi dress for a chic, dramatic statement. Pregnant *and* non-pregnant reviewers are raving about it! 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 $35.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 23 designs). 20. 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 soft cotton." — Sarah Arshad Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in sizes S–2XL and 28 styles). 21. 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. 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 $28.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 18 colors/patterns). 22. 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 $53.99 (available in sizes 0–14 and 17 colors/styles). 23. 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. 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 $27.99+ (available in 15 colors and sizes S–XL). 24. 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. 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 $30+ (available in sizes S–2X and eight colors). 25. 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 $30.98+ (available in sizes 2/4–18/20 and 15 styles/colors). 26. A ruffly sleeve number with bell sleeves that you can also snag in tons of patterns and pair with the cute open-toe shoes you've been yearning to wear all winter. Promising review:"The material is lovely and the zipper in the back brings the quality of this dress right up. I chose the leopard and I'm so glad I did — it's a classy print for me. Today I wore jewel-green medium-heeled slides and matching fringe-green earrings!" — Cindy Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in 43 styles and sizes XS–XL). 27. 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. FYI, if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe you can give this a spin before you buy it! 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 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 $26.39 (available in sizes XS–XL and eight colors). 28. 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. 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 $25.99 (available in sizes S–XL and eight colors/patterns). 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 $39.99+ (available in sizes 4–10 and sven styles). 30. 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 31 colors) 31. 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. Promising review:"This dress was perfect for our beach vacation. Light weight yet not too could not see through the dress so it was perfect for the hot weather!! High recommend!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and nine colors/styles). 32. A versatile tiered maxi dress to layer with your longer-sleeve tops so you can comfortably sit in your chilly office. 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 $43.33+ (available in sizes XXS–5X and in 20 colors). 33. A flared vintage-inspired dress you'll wanna buy after your next Hairspray is always a great idea. Some reviewers rec wearing it with a petticoat underneath for extra poof. Check out BuzzFeed's full write-up on this dress. Promising review:"This dress exceeded my expectations! It's so pretty. The belt is removable, so it can be worn however you want — tied in the front, back, or even the side. The top fits so nicely and I'm very happy!" — Harmony A. Get it from Amazon for $34.69+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and in 40 colors/patterns). 34. A striped beaut in case you like to keep things as comfy as possible. Turns out, we're kindred spirits! 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 $26.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 31 colors/prints). 35. 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. Amazon 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 $25.53 + (available in sizes XS–XL and 24 prints). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
