Dresses reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 168 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 45 posts to rank the best Dresses brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/bitcheswithtaste, r/Weddingattireapproval, r/AusFemaleFashion, r/weddingdress, r/PregnancyUK. Top-rated brands include Nordstrom (4.5/5), Lulus (4.0/5), Rent the Runway (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews168
Subreddits26
Posts45
Brands89
Products35
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#1
Nordstrom
4.5
(11)
"Seconding Nordstrom, they’re famous for their customer service! I bought my senior prom dress there."
"Nordstrom and Macys you can ship back the return with free shipping. No store visit required."
"Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Macys, Banana Republic, J Crew. Big retailers are better with returns"
"If you are in the US, Nordstrom has free returns. ASOS as well, except I think the shipping costs aren't refunded."
"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."
#2
Lulus
4.0
(8)
"Yes to Lulus but they only have a 20 day return window from date of delivery (I think?) so keep that in mind."
"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."
#3
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."
#4
Macy's
4.0
(6)
"We’ve gotten her nice and fancy dresses at Macy’s, Nordstrom."
"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
Azazie
4.0
(6)
"Azazie. They also allow you to try on certain style, up to six dresses at a time, for I believe a $10 fee so you can see how they fit before committing to anything."
"Maybe something like this: [Azazie Angie]"
"You can order dresses to your measurements from Azazie!"
"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."
#6
ASOS
4.0
(5)
"I got every single one of my high school dance dresses from ASOS."
"ASOS, David's Bridal, and Oh Polly."
"I bought a beautiful ASOS maternity dress off vinted for mine."
"ASOS."
"I found ASOS has a few nice ones"
#7
Anthropologie
4.0
(4)
"Anthropologie"
"Anthropologie or Hillhouse."
"Anthro has some great options!"
"Anthropologie has some options!"
#8
Etsy
4.0
(4)
"There’s this Etsy shop that has lots of dresses with a similar vibe as these."
"Check Etsy! There are a lot of independent wedding dress designers."
"A lot of talented doll outfit makers on there who make lolita style outfits"
"Try searching on Etsy. Lots of similar stuff that ships to the UK on there."
#9
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)"
#10
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."
#11
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."
#12
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."
#13
Reformation
4.3
(3)
"I'm getting mine from Reformation!"
"I've been browsing these since someone mentioned them on YT- pretttty"
"- Reformation"
#14
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."
#15
NUULY
4.0
(3)
"Check nuuly, it's a rental service but curated well"
"NUULY and rent 5 for $90!"
"I usually find better stuff on nuuly or fashion pass!"
#16
JJ's House
4.0
(3)
"They also have beautiful dresses in that price range."
"I think this dress goes well with it."
"Could try JJ's House. You can search for dresses by silhouette and sleeves etc."
#17
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."
#18
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."
#19
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."
#20
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."
#21
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."
#22
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."
#23
Shona Joy
4.0
(2)
"I have a Shona Joy bridesmaid dress that I also wear to other formal events."
"Shona Joy?"
#24
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."
#25
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."
#26
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."
#27
Tuckernuck
4.0
(2)
"Tuckernuck, Ivy City Co, Hill House, Selkie."
"I’ve done Tuckernuck three years in a row for holiday party dresses."
#28
Adrianna Papell
4.0
(2)
"Definitely watch Arianna pappell for sales."
"Adrianna Pappel has a pretty good selection under $200"
#29
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."
#30
Zara
4.0
(2)
"Zara had an awesome selection when I went."
"Zara."
#31
eBay
4.0
(2)
"You can find some nice vintage or last season ones on eBay."
"EBay!"
#32
Club L London
4.0
(2)
"Check out club L London, very reasonable ones on Vinted."
"Club L London !"
#33
Meshki
4.0
(2)
"Maybe the mesh/elastic dresses from Meshki?"
"I got a top and matching skirt set from Meshki."
#34
TJMAXX
4.0
(2)
"TJMAXX has great cocktail dresses that are affordable."
"It can be hit or miss, but tj maxx online!"
#35
Windsor
4.0
(2)
"I’ve gotten nice bodycon-like dresses from Windsor and Hollister."
"If you have one nearby, Windsor."
#36
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."
#37
Mister Zimi
5.0
(1)
"It reminds me of Mister Zimi."
#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
Si Dancewear
5.0
(1)
"My absolute favourite is Si Dancewear, but Condiva is good too."
#46
Melody.C
5.0
(1)
"The quality is top notch."
#47
Anna’s
5.0
(1)
"I’ve bought two dresses from her and highly recommend her."
#48
Tiffany Rose
5.0
(1)
"I bought a tiffany rose dress on vinted for a fiver for our Christmas party."
#49
Monsoon
5.0
(1)
"I got a really flowy beach dress from Monsoon."
#50
Calico Alchemy
5.0
(1)
"My favorite is the schisandra dress from calico alchemy."
#51
Fatface
5.0
(1)
"Fatface dresses are my go-to."
#52
Jenny Yoo
4.0
(1)
"My pick would be the Jenny Yoo - but only if you can have it tailored."
#53
Nuuly
4.0
(1)
"- Nuuly / rent the runway"
#54
Free People
4.0
(1)
"Free people maybe or Anthropologie."
#55
Watters Willowby
4.0
(1)
"Watters Willowby may carry something along these lines."
#56
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"Even though people knock Amazon, a lot of regular stores and designers have shops on there."
#57
Primark
4.0
(1)
"I managed to get a non-maternity dress in the Primark sale for £4."
#58
New Look
4.0
(1)
"I found New Look quite good - both for reasonably priced maternity clothes."
#59
Plato's Closet
4.0
(1)
"Platos in Ankeny off SE Delaware is definitely a place to check."
#60
Sondeflor
4.0
(1)
"Maybe something from here?"
#61
Boden
4.0
(1)
"Boden, Lilly Pulitzer if you’re going for the country club look."
#62
DollHeart
4.0
(1)
"Is another good option along melody c"
#63
Lulu
4.0
(1)
"Lulu or ASOS"
#64
Miss Candyfloss
4.0
(1)
"I always go for a retro inspired brand like miss candyfloss or banned retro"
#65
Astr the Label
4.0
(1)
"This dress has the subtlest drape, lots of colors available and it suits curves really well."
#66
Quince
4.0
(1)
"I bought the washable silk skirt from Quince to pair with some nice sweaters!"
#67
The Loft
4.0
(1)
"The Loft has prom type dresses out this time of year"
#68
Stillwhite
4.0
(1)
"Stillwhite for second hand dresses!"
#69
Thrift Store
4.0
(1)
"I find the BEST holiday party dresses at the thrift store."
#70
Pink Blush
4.0
(1)
"Pink blush and Amazon, only places I've been able to find good clothes."
#71
Maggie Sottero
4.0
(1)
"Hattie / Hattie Marie / Hattie Lynette / Hattie Lynette Marie / Hilda"
#72
Revolve
4.0
(1)
"Revolve or Reformation."
#73
J Crew
4.0
(1)
"J Crew is great for holiday pieces you can wear year after year."
#74
Xpluswear
4.0
(1)
"Xpluswear for me, love the selection."
#75
Rachel Antonoff
4.0
(1)
"I ordered this dress from Rachel Antonoff for the holidays."
#76
Aritzia
4.0
(1)
"Aritzia, revolve, nordstrom, zara."
#77
YOOX
4.0
(1)
"I’ve found some great dresses on YOOX!"
#78
The RealReal
4.0
(1)
"You can search by dress style and select cocktail/evening etc."
#79
Anamika Khanna
4.0
(1)
"Anamika khanna"
#80
Saks Fifth Avenue
4.0
(1)
"For future reference: shop Saks or Neiman Marcus during the sales."
#81
Consignment Shops
4.0
(1)
"Check nicer consignment shops in your local area."
#82
Gaâla
4.0
(1)
"Gaâla has really nice linen dresses."
#83
Sportsgirl
4.0
(1)
"I have an XXS “corporate bodycon” style dress from Sportsgirl that fits well enough."
#84
Calvin Klein
4.0
(1)
"Ross goes off with tons of Calvin Klein cocktail dresses."
#85
Southern Fried Chicks
4.0
(1)
"Southern Fried Chicks boutique."
#86
Acler
4.0
(1)
"Acler have interesting silhouettes and designs."
#87
Victoria's Queen
3.0
(1)
"Bohemian Queen"
#88
Abercrombie / Lulus
3.0
(1)
"- Abercrombie / Lulus for a more affordable option"
#89
eShakti
3.0
(1)
"Eshakti does custom clothes to your measurements as well!"
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