Best dresses on Reddit
158 reviews from r/bitcheswithtaste, r/AusFemaleFashion, r/Weddingattireapproval and 19 more subreddits
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#1
Rent the Runway
4.6
(7)
"Rent the Runway!"
"Rent the Runway,,Macy’s, Lulus, Nordstrom has sales and a great selection."
"Rent the Runway has always done me right in times like these!"
"Get some thing you'll wear once and have cash left over for fun accessories!"
"Rent the runway or the Real Real."
"Rent the Runway or vintage! Good luck!"
"I'd do rent the runway since it's not your normal style."
#2
Nordstrom
4.3
(7)
"Go to Nordstrom if you’re near one and ask for help shopping."
"This is my go-to for corporate-friendly cocktail attire."
"I’d take a good look at Nordstrom, as they have an alterations department."
"Nordstrom, Macys, Lord & Taylor, Saks Off 5th."
"Piling on the Nordstrom recs."
"Nordstrom has a great personal shopping service."
"Try Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack!"
#3
Lulus
4.0
(7)
"I got mine from lulus and abrecombie."
"Ideas: [idea 1](https://www.lulus.com/products/trendsetting-design-brown-textured-long-sleeve-maxi-dress/2489391.html)"
"I've been really happy with Lulu's dresses over the years."
"I bought a cute dress from Lulu's for a cocktail attire wedding."
"Lulus."
"I’ve also shopped at lulus, they had a really quick turn around time for refunds/exchanges."
"Have you perused Lulus? I have had good experiences with them."
#4
Macy's
4.0
(5)
"Macy’s, Dillard’s, Nordstrom!"
"They have a ton of cute dresses."
"They have a lot of styles."
"Macy's usually has fancy dresses and they always have sales."
"Macy’s"
#5
Anthropologie
4.0
(4)
"Anthropologie"
"Anthropologie or Hillhouse."
"Anthro has some great options!"
"Anthropologie has some options!"
#6
Nexus Mods
5.0
(3)
"3. [Triss’ Wardrobe](https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/5747)"
"1. [Peacock gown](https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/13775)"
"2. [Lolth dress](https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/10387)"
#7
Hope & Ivy
4.7
(3)
"Bought a Hope & Ivy dress on vinted!!"
"I did end up getting a hope & ivy dress on vinted for £30!"
"I bought a hope and ivy dress on vinted last week."
#8
Mister Zimi
4.7
(3)
"It reminds me of Mister Zimi."
"It’s super comfy and great for summer."
"I like Mister Zimi too but only get the smaller patterns."
#9
House of CB
4.3
(3)
"House of Cb dressed all fit amazing, and a lot of them have a hard corset like structure to them! I recommend scoping them out"
"- House of CB"
"House of CB also have a lot of SD dresses some of which you can specify bra measurements on."
#10
Nordstrom Rack
4.3
(3)
"I once got really lucky and found a gown for $40 that had been marked down heavily."
"Nordstrom Rack. TJ Maxx, Macy's, Kohl's, Lulu's, and try sales at Adrianna Papell."
"Off saks 5th, Nordstrom rack or The Outnet are great for discounted designer."
#11
Azazie
4.0
(3)
"Azazie also has good, affordable options."
"Azazie maybe? They have cocktail too iirc."
"My wife is 6'4" and when she needed a floor length dress for a wedding we used Azazie custom sizing."
#12
Dillards
4.0
(3)
"Tuckernuck and Dillards for family appropriate."
"I get most of mine from Dillards!"
"Dillards has a great variety of cocktail attire if you want a brick and mortar option."
#13
Lulu's
5.0
(2)
"I got one from Lulus for a wedding!"
"I just got a wedding guest dress from there, with a coupon it was like 60 something bucks."
#14
Seraphine
5.0
(2)
"Seraphine has loads of dresses on sale at the moment!"
"I recommend Seraphine or Happy Mama either on their websites or on vinted."
#15
Agent 99
4.5
(2)
"I have gotten plenty of gorgeous dresses at Agent 99!"
"In a higher budget range, Agent 99 is a good place to check out."
#16
Laura
4.5
(2)
"I’ve had great luck at Laura, both as plus sized woman, and also not plus sized."
"Laura at Kings Crossing usually has a good selection of formal dresses."
#17
Reformation
4.5
(2)
"I'm getting mine from Reformation!"
"- Reformation"
#18
ASOS
4.5
(2)
"I got every single one of my high school dance dresses from ASOS."
"ASOS."
#19
Eileen Fisher
4.5
(2)
"I always suggest Eileen fisher."
"Go to Eileen Fisher and buy a silk dress with any variety of sparkly top."
#20
St Frock
4.5
(2)
"They are priced so well and honestly my most recent dress purchase looks like a bougie designer dress!"
"St Frock is an affordable option for cocktail/party dresses."
#21
Shona Joy
4.0
(2)
"I have a Shona Joy bridesmaid dress that I also wear to other formal events."
"Shona Joy?"
#22
White House Black Market
4.0
(2)
"White House Black Market might have something you would like."
"Is a great place for conservative cocktail dresses."
#23
Club L London
4.0
(2)
"Check out club L London, very reasonable ones on Vinted."
"Club L London !"
#24
eBay
4.0
(2)
"You can find some nice vintage or last season ones on eBay."
"EBay!"
#25
Adrianna Papell
4.0
(2)
"Definitely watch Arianna pappell for sales."
"Adrianna Pappel has a pretty good selection under $200"
#26
Goodwill & Salvation Army
4.0
(2)
"Goodwill & salvation army get good stuff sometimes too if you're willing to dig through the racks."
"I've actually found dresses a few times there that originally retail for hundreds more."
#27
Review
4.0
(2)
"Most of my dresses I'd wear for a nice evening out with him are from Review."
"Perhaps Review? Or if you have a myer or david jones near you."
#28
NUULY
4.0
(2)
"NUULY and rent 5 for $90!"
"I usually find better stuff on nuuly or fashion pass!"
#29
Meshki
4.0
(2)
"Maybe the mesh/elastic dresses from Meshki?"
"I got a top and matching skirt set from Meshki."
#30
JJ's House
4.0
(2)
"They also have beautiful dresses in that price range."
"Could try JJ's House. You can search for dresses by silhouette and sleeves etc."
#31
Tuckernuck
4.0
(2)
"Tuckernuck, Ivy City Co, Hill House, Selkie."
"I’ve done Tuckernuck three years in a row for holiday party dresses."
#32
Zara
4.0
(2)
"Zara had an awesome selection when I went."
"Zara."
#33
Unique Vintage
4.0
(2)
"Here are some pretty dresses under $75."
"I've generally had good luck with the stuff I've gotten off Unique Vintage."
#34
Etsy
4.0
(2)
"Check Etsy! There are a lot of independent wedding dress designers."
"Try searching on Etsy. Lots of similar stuff that ships to the UK on there."
#35
TJMAXX
4.0
(2)
"TJMAXX has great cocktail dresses that are affordable."
"It can be hit or miss, but tj maxx online!"
#36
Windsor
4.0
(2)
"I’ve gotten nice bodycon-like dresses from Windsor and Hollister."
"If you have one nearby, Windsor."
#37
Forever New
3.0
(2)
"Either forever new, city chic or review (however review has had extreme price increases so maybe not)"
"They have a petite line that is great for teen bodies."
#38
Sunasa
5.0
(1)
"They ship worldwide."
#39
Ruwanari Saree Creations
5.0
(1)
"They also do dresses and lehengas and stuff they also make custom items for such affordable."
#40
Olivia Bottega
5.0
(1)
"You might like these dresses by Olivia Bottega."
#41
Amsale
5.0
(1)
"You might like this dress from Amsale."
#42
Target
5.0
(1)
"Found a super cute simple black dress at target."
#43
Variety Hours
5.0
(1)
"Amazing quality and the most beautiful floral prints."
#44
Montana Dress Company
5.0
(1)
"They have some killer deals."
#45
Vixen by Micheline Pitt
5.0
(1)
"Is my go-to brand. They carry XS-4X, are high quality."
#46
Sézane
5.0
(1)
"I have a cute velvet Sézane dress that I love."
#47
Kika Vargas
5.0
(1)
"Kika Vargas taffeta - investment piece!"
#48
Calico Alchemy
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is the schisandra dress from calico alchemy."
#49
Bridal Bliss
5.0
(1)
"They had some beautiful plus-size gowns there."
#50
Tania Olsen Dress
5.0
(1)
"My dress ended up being a Tania Olsen dress in a size 26 😳 but fit perfectly."
#51
Abercrombie & Fitch
5.0
(1)
"I got a dress for my rehearsal dinner and it was 10/10."
#52
DollHeart
4.0
(1)
"Is another good option along melody c"
#53
Lulu
4.0
(1)
"Lulu or ASOS"
#54
Miss Candyfloss
4.0
(1)
"I always go for a retro inspired brand like miss candyfloss or banned retro"
#55
Von Mauer
4.0
(1)
"They had some beautiful dresses in the kids section."
#56
Dillard's
4.0
(1)
"Usually has a good selection of fancy dresses."
#57
JCPenney
4.0
(1)
"Had some pretty dresses a couple weeks ago for my 10 year old."
#58
Runway Fashion Exchange
4.0
(1)
"We have some pretty dresses."
#59
Kohl's
4.0
(1)
"Saw some super cute dark green and dark red dresses at kohl’s today!"
#60
Creative Treasures
4.0
(1)
"They had quite a few and they were really inexpensive."
#61
Acler
4.0
(1)
"Acler have interesting silhouettes and designs."
#62
The RealReal
4.0
(1)
"You can search by dress style and select cocktail/evening etc."
#63
Rachel Antonoff
4.0
(1)
"I ordered this dress from Rachel Antonoff for the holidays."
#64
Revolve
4.0
(1)
"Revolve or Reformation."
#65
J Crew
4.0
(1)
"J Crew is great for holiday pieces you can wear year after year."
#66
Xpluswear
4.0
(1)
"Xpluswear for me, love the selection."
#67
Aritzia
4.0
(1)
"Aritzia, revolve, nordstrom, zara."
#68
YOOX
4.0
(1)
"I’ve found some great dresses on YOOX!"
#69
Thrift Store
4.0
(1)
"I find the BEST holiday party dresses at the thrift store."
#70
Saks Fifth Avenue
4.0
(1)
"For future reference: shop Saks or Neiman Marcus during the sales."
#71
Consignment Shops
4.0
(1)
"Check nicer consignment shops in your local area."
#72
Gaâla
4.0
(1)
"Gaâla has really nice linen dresses."
#73
Sportsgirl
4.0
(1)
"I have an XXS “corporate bodycon” style dress from Sportsgirl that fits well enough."
#74
Calvin Klein
4.0
(1)
"Ross goes off with tons of Calvin Klein cocktail dresses."
#75
Southern Fried Chicks
4.0
(1)
"Southern Fried Chicks boutique."
#76
Cobalt
4.0
(1)
"You might like Cobalt - very classic cuts and work appropriate without being plain."
#77
The Real Real
4.0
(1)
"For $150 you could find some cute dresses on The Real Real."
#78
Badgley Mischka
4.0
(1)
"I got a gorgeous Badgley Mischka to wear to an Emmys show."
#79
Antonio Melani
4.0
(1)
"Antonio Melani at Dillard’s has been a go-to for me for years."
#80
Banana Republic
4.0
(1)
"I’ve been pleasantly surprised by Banana Republic lately!"
#81
Black Halo
4.0
(1)
"Black halo is a great brand, Nordstrom and Saks fifth carries it."
#82
Lulu’s
4.0
(1)
"Lulu’s? It’s my go to."
#83
Long Tall Sally
4.0
(1)
"Long Tall Sally."
#84
Commonry
4.0
(1)
"Have heard Commonry is great"
#85
KKW Boutique
4.0
(1)
"We went with KKW Boutique, it’s a Perth based place though."
#86
SHEIN
4.0
(1)
"If you’re not in a rush, shein would be your best bet! Delivery usually takes around 5-7 days."
#87
Legend Bridal
4.0
(1)
"They carry a wide range of styles and sizes, without a lot of the fancy fuss and at reasonable prices."
#88
Desert Moon Bridal
4.0
(1)
"They are both online and cater to us plus size ladies."
#89
Sussan
4.0
(1)
"They wash well and last. They have fun prints and designs."
#90
Bloomingdale's
4.0
(1)
"I found some at Bloomingdale’s."
#91
GlamCorner
4.0
(1)
"GlamCorner are also a great option."
#92
Pilgrim
4.0
(1)
"My daughter got her dress from Myer for her year 10 formal, the brand was Pilgrim."
#93
Dotti
4.0
(1)
"Also found a similar dress at Dotti for the year 11 formal."
#94
eShakti
3.0
(1)
"Eshakti does custom clothes to your measurements as well!"
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