Cocktail Dress reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 148 Reddit reviews across 18 subreddits and 35 posts to rank the best Cocktail Dress brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Weddingattireapproval, r/PetiteFashionAdvice, r/sanantonio, r/PlusSizeFashion, r/TheGirlSurvivalGuide. Top-rated brands include Rent the Runway (4.8/5), Lulus (4.7/5), ModCloth (3.9/5).
Stats
Reviews148
Subreddits18
Posts35
Brands76
Products45
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#1
Rent the Runway
4.8
(8)
"Rent the Runway has saved me countless times."
"You can rent one from Rent the Runway."
"Rent the runway!"
"Rent the runways shipping only takes 1-2 days!"
"Www.renttherunway.com"
"Rent the runway!"
"I rent fancy dress clothes from Rent the Runway. Not local but I found the prices decent."
"I found these quite nice:"
#2
Lulus
4.7
(7)
"These are all pretty floaty, so they may give the shape you’re looking for"
"These are all pretty floaty, so they may give the shape you’re looking for"
"These are all pretty floaty, so they may give the shape you’re looking for"
"[blue lulu dress]"
"[lavender lulu dress]"
"I like lulus! They ship to Ireland. I am 4’ 11” and only get things that have reviews so I know how it fits."
"ModCloth and LuLus both have ample selections and great return policies."
#3
ModCloth
3.9
(7)
"ModCloth and Soma seem to have a really great range of plus-size options!"
"ModCloth and LuLus both have ample selections and great return policies."
"I just went to modcloth and found some that i think would be appropriate for both situations."
"I just went to modcloth and found some that i think would be appropriate for both situations."
"I just went to modcloth and found some that i think would be appropriate for both situations."
"I just went to modcloth and found some that i think would be appropriate for both situations."
"Try ModCloth and Birdsnest."
#4
Nordstrom
4.3
(6)
"Nordstom! They have great options and really aren't too expensive."
"What about Nordstrom? They have free shipping and an excellent return service."
"Nordstrom has a petites section and they do in-house hemming."
"Some initial finds. They’re all roughly cocktail appropriate and can be dressed up a bit if you find them on the plain."
"Some quick options: 1. This has plus-size options, but unfortunately no plus-size pics."
"Nordstrom. Macy’s. Honestly, she’ll have the best selection ordering online."
#5
Macy's
4.0
(6)
"Macys"
"My best dresses recently have come from Macy’s."
"Cocktail can get pretty fancy, with a lot of sequins and embellishments."
"Here's an example of a blue cocktail dress."
"Go to Macy’s online and enter cocktail attire - you’ll start getting ideas."
"Macys has a lot of nice stuff, and a really good range of products."
#6
Ross
4.0
(5)
"ROSS"
"Ross! Can’t go wrong with"
"Ross, macys, and jcpenny."
"Ross Dress for Less always has racks of formal wear"
"Ross, Amazon, and JC Penney with coupons."
#7
ASOS
4.0
(5)
"ASOS has a whole modestwear section that might be what you’re looking for."
"They seem to have a decent selection of dresses that might work after I did a quick scroll and I think they're pretty decent quality."
"ASOS has a whole modestwear section that might be what you’re looking for."
"($40 as it’s currently on sale!)"
"Try ASOS (online but their returns policy is great)."
#8
eShakti
4.8
(4)
"Eshakti is a great resource for us plus sized folks."
"Depending on how soon you need it, eShakti is a great site - beautiful dresses and sizes from 0-36w."
"I would definitely look at eShakti. Most of their dresses are $100 or under, and you can put in your measurements and they will make it to fit you."
"EShakti.com is my favorite dress source because they custom make to your measurements at like a small additional fee."
#9
City Chic
4.8
(4)
"I found one from City Chic that I love!"
"I love the City Chic brand at Nordstrom! Lots of great, flattering styles."
"I wore this dress to a wedding last year and received TONS of compliments on it."
"I love City Chic for these and currently 50% off site wide."
#10
Anthropologie
4.0
(4)
"I noticed that bump friendly dresses were still kinda tricky for me."
"Anthro has a petite line."
"I’ve heard Anthropologie has plus size dresses."
"A lot of times I will do Poshmark for occasion dresses to save $$."
#11
Nordstrom Rack
3.8
(4)
"Nordstrom / Nordstrom rack"
"Try Nordstrom Rack online. High quality, good prices."
"Nordstrom Rack"
"Would try Nordstrom Rack in downtown Boston."
#12
Eloquii
4.3
(3)
"And here are some blue/green cocktail dresses in your size."
"Check out Eloquii for plus size and not so matronly."
"Eloquii would be another option, they always have like 40-50% off."
#13
Banana Republic
4.3
(3)
"The black one:"
"Have you tried Banana Republic Petite?"
"Banana Republic is good for a basic little black dress."
#14
SHEIN
4.0
(3)
"I got my favorite cocktail dress from SheIn actually."
"I have recently bought some amazing plus dresses from SHEIN, and they’ve all be great."
"Shein app.."
#15
Forever New
4.0
(3)
"I've found some fantastic dresses at forever new, fresh soul and Myer (pilgrim brand)."
"+1 for Forever New. They have good sales too usually."
"I‘ve snagged some pretty good formal dresses from Forever New."
#16
Amazon
4.0
(3)
"Amazon has a try before you buy feature and the clothes you don’t want to purchase need to be returned within seven days."
"Amazon surprisingly has a lot of really great and affordable options."
"I found [this one]( http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DHHK468) on Amazon and love it."
#17
Trashy Diva
5.0
(2)
"Trashy Diva is great. I've been lusting after the Mansfield dress for over a year."
"A local shop I like a lot is Trashy Diva... Try the Trixie or Honey dress in purple?"
#18
Windsor
3.0
(3)
"Windsor"
"Windsor is great (for the price point) and their minidresses will be pretty short."
"Windsor, Q, Garage, are all stores in most malls that have a lot of short dress options."
#19
Baltic Born
4.5
(2)
"Try Baltic Born."
"Check out balticborn.com Many dresses are offered in extended sizes if needed."
#20
Lulu's
4.5
(2)
"I’ve had the most luck with Lulu’s!"
"Try lulu's. They have many cocktail dresses and ship within a week."
#21
Reformation
4.5
(2)
"It's from reformation, they don't sell this colour anymore but managed to find it on Vinted!"
"I’d go with the Flor, the Suki, or the Juliette instead."
#22
Pink Blush Maternity
4.5
(2)
"Https://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/products/light-blue-floral-off-shoulder-maxi-dress-1"
"Https://www.pinkblushmaternity.com/products/forest-green-lace-mesh-overlay-maternity-maxi-dress"
#23
David's Bridal
4.0
(2)
"David's Bridal. They may not have her size in store, but she can order it and have it shipped to the store."
"Depending on timing you can buy off the rack or order from David’s Bridal."
#24
The Iconic
4.0
(2)
"I second The Iconic! Really good customer service & shipping is always fast!"
"My go-to is usually The Iconic - they have such a great variety of brands and prices, I've always found something I like."
#25
Kiyonna
4.0
(2)
"A plus sized friend recommended this brand. She has a low tolerance for crappy quality clothes so I trust her here."
"They have very flattering styles at a great price point."
#26
Petal and Pup
4.0
(2)
"Here are some mid-range options"
"Here are some mid-range options"
#27
Aritzia
4.0
(2)
"Do you have Aritzia stores in your area? They have a lot of nice dresses that would be good for cocktail."
"I just got the Flight dress and I love it!!"
#28
Too Good To Be Threw
3.0
(2)
"Try too good to be threw"
"Too Good to be Threw."
#29
Azazie
5.0
(1)
"I wore something like this to weddings both at 9 months pregnant and then 6 weeks after having my second."
#30
Club L London
5.0
(1)
"I wore something like this to weddings both at 9 months pregnant and then 6 weeks after having my second."
#31
Thredup
5.0
(1)
"My wife is similarly tall and she shops on Thredup a good bit. She just got some dresses for $15-$30."
#32
Girl In Mind
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely adore that first one 😍 I found a few others that OP might like."
#33
PRETTYGARDEN
5.0
(1)
"Some ideas... PRETTYGARDEN Women's 2023 Summer Ruched Bodycon Dress Short Sleeve Twist Front V Neck Split Wrap Midi Dresses"
#34
LILLUSORY
5.0
(1)
"Some ideas... LILLUSORY Off The Shoulder Dresses for Women 2023 Summer Smocked Midi Dress"
#35
Flycurvy
5.0
(1)
"Gorgeous jumpsuit that comes in 4 different colors."
#36
Karen Millen
5.0
(1)
"If it’s in the 200-400$ I’ve bought two 'forever' dresses from Karen Millen."
#37
Tatyana Boutique
5.0
(1)
"It's a little pricey but you get what you pay for, and it's great!"
#38
Petal & Pup
5.0
(1)
"Https://petalandpup.com/products/nova-flutter-sleeve-midi-dress-navy"
#39
Lyla & Leche
5.0
(1)
"Lyla & Leche do some really cute dresses."
#40
Karma Bridal
5.0
(1)
"Give Karma Bridal in Dartmouth a try"
#41
Karma
5.0
(1)
"Karma in Dartmouth."
#42
Cinq à Sept
5.0
(1)
"Here are some examples from TheRealReal that I like."
#43
Jessica Howard
5.0
(1)
"Showey and I love it"
#44
JJ's House
5.0
(1)
"[green jj house dress]"
#45
Dreamdresses
5.0
(1)
"Dreamdresses in Arnhem, has looaads of formal dresses."
#46
Cocon
5.0
(1)
"I love Cocon (in Utrecht) for formal dresses."
#47
Adrianna Papell
5.0
(1)
"This is lovely"
#48
Neiman Marcus
5.0
(1)
"Go to Neiman Marcus in Tyson's. They have great stylists who will work with your budget."
#49
Dillard’s
5.0
(1)
"My favorite place for cocktail dresses is Dillard’s. Their online selection is great and their returns are pretty easy."
#50
Sweet Pea
5.0
(1)
"They have great dresses and staff go out of their way to help."
#51
Princess Polly
5.0
(1)
"I got this dress for a wedding i had to go to awhile ago and it fit me perfectly!"
#52
Dressarte Paris
5.0
(1)
"I have created a few summer dresses with Dressarte Paris."
#53
Retro Stage
4.0
(1)
"Here are some mid-range options"
#54
Linli
4.0
(1)
"You can rent as well."
#55
Apartment Clothing
4.0
(1)
"Checkout apartment clothing."
#56
Killstar
4.0
(1)
"Check out Killstar. Huge sale going on right now."
#57
The Steps
4.0
(1)
"The Steps usually has some cocktail dresses as well."
#58
Gilt
4.0
(1)
"There’s actually an entire sale on Gilt right now that’s titled 'Summer Wedding Dresses'."
#59
Kimi Kai
4.0
(1)
"[pink floral](https://www.macys.com/shop/product/kimi-kai-maternity-faux-wrap-chiffon-maxi-dress?ID=18300842&isDlp=true)"
#60
Seraphine
4.0
(1)
"Https://www.seraphine.com/en-us/coral-pink-floral-lace-maternity-to-nursing-occasion-dress/"
#61
Nom Maternity
4.0
(1)
"[blue print](https://www.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/nom-maternity-cheri-floral-print-jersey-maternity-dress?ID=4679602&CategoryID=2910)"
#62
The Bay
4.0
(1)
"We got the maid of honour dresses for our tweens at The Bay."
#63
Leona Edmiston
4.0
(1)
"Not sure if your budget but Leona Edmiston has a few dresses in the style you’re describing."
#64
Pink Blush
4.0
(1)
"Pink blush has some good options and often have discount codes."
#65
Torrid
4.0
(1)
"Cocktail dress just means it doesn't need to be as formal as a floor length dress."
#66
Tadashi Shoji
4.0
(1)
"The designer I found that worked is Tadashi Shoji."
#67
TK Maxx
4.0
(1)
"You could try tkmaxx if you’re on a budget"
#68
Asos
4.0
(1)
"Asos Petite's Occasion wear section."
#69
Lane Bryant
4.0
(1)
"Lane Bryant has the Lena dress in v-neck and a high neck style."
#70
Cue
4.0
(1)
"I would be checking Cue, they generally have good corporate x cocktail outfits"
#71
Secondi
4.0
(1)
"Secondi in Dupont can be good for secondhand cocktail dresses"
#72
Sheyla Vie Collections
4.0
(1)
"Sheyla Vie Collections is locally owned!"
#73
Nelly.com
4.0
(1)
"You can also find a lot online with fast delivery."
#74
espirit
4.0
(1)
"I like espirit for online shopping for professional formal wear."
#75
H&M
3.0
(1)
"I was able to find this dress in your size!"
#76
Ikea
3.0
(1)
"You can get this classic straight from Ikea."
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