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Whether you’re going out to dinner or spending your morning sipping coffee shop lattes, the perfect dress is essential. Perfect is subjective, of course, but to Us, a ‘perfect’ dress is one that provides the ultimate confidence boost — we’re talking dresses that make you look and feel both richer and taller. We’re aiming for a breezy, carefree aesthetic with an expensive touch, minus the massive price tag.
Some people say the ‘perfect’ dress doesn’t exist, but when you see these dresses, you’ll understand that it does, indeed! We’re here to help you get this coveted aesthetic for less. If you want to stay cute and comfy in loose-fitting, airy pieces all season long, read on! We’re losing the bodycons — at least for now — in favor of dresses that visually elongate the legs and torso.
23 Loose-Fitting Dresses to Look Taller and Richer
Ruffled Mini Dresses
1. Our Favorite: A babydoll dress makes your waistline appear higher, therefore making your legs look longer. The ruffled cap sleeves on this iHot tiered tunic dress are so posh, too!
2. Vacay Vibes: Bright and fun, colorful and breezy, this long-sleeve Dokotoo dress is made to accompany you to a resort (or even an Airbnb)!
3. Certified Organic: This smocked mini Quince dress is made of 100% organic cotton to keep you looking and feeling totally cool. So sophisticated — yet fun!
4. Going Bold: What a find! This understated Anyshow dress from Walmart is the perfect match for a cool girl personality. The ribbed material and subtle ruffle hems are seriously swoon-worthy.
5. The Tie Shoulder Trend: This ruffle-accented Aimcoo dress features tied shoulder straps that will up your fashion game with ease.
Flowy Maxi Dresses
6. Our Favorite: Your legs will look miles long in this tiered Amazon Essentials sleeveless dress. It feels like loungewear but looks 10/10.
7. Going Strapless: Goodbye, tan lines! This strapless Grace Karin tube dress comes in so many great colorways. We just may grab a few.
8. A Timeless Classic: This 100% linen J.Crew dress is the type of piece you’ll keep in your wardrobe for years and years, if not forever. You’ll look effortlessly classy in this piece.
9. Amazing Asymmetry: The diagonal tiers on the skirt of this Anrabess dress will have you feeling like the tall and powerful goddess you are.
10. Watercolor Wonder: The nonchalant beauty of the watercolor florals on this Hunpta dress are everything. Fluttery sleeves are just cherries on top. There are only a few sizes left, so snag yours quick!
Boho-Chic Dresses
11. Our Favorite: Bring out your inner boho babe with the help of this ever-popular BTFBM dress, featuring a gorgeous multicolor floral design.
12. Under-$50: We can’t believe this long patterned Anrabess dress is under $50. It’s going to be an eternal compliment magnet.
13. Spring and Summer Essential: You’ll feel carefree, fashionable, comfortable and chic in this roomy Dokotoo dress. The pattern choices are out of this world.
14. Best of Both Words: The Hamptons meet cottagecore with this darling Dokotoo embroidered dress. We’re getting Scandinavian vibes, too!
15. Exceptional Embroidery: This Cupshe minidress has plenty of boho vibes and is beyond flirty! Wear it with any sandals in your repertoire.
Party and Formal Dresses
16. Our Favorite: Going to a wedding? Candlelit date night? Make sure to wear this Prettygarden halter dress if you want to steal the show.
17. Flower Power: Embrace fancy florals with this Blencot short-sleeve maxi dress. You’ll get so many good photos in this piece, so have that camera ready.
18. Two in One: This Happy Sailed formal dress has batwing sleeves for an elevated, decadent finish.
19. Pretty Pleats: The flow of this Grace Karin chiffon maxi dress knows no bounds. Just the way we like it! It highlights your collarbone and make you feel like a million bucks!
20. Black Tie Babe: If you love the look of a long satin slip dress but hate the ones that cling to your stomach, you’ll obsess over this Abercrombie & Fitch trapeze dress!
21. Can’t Forget: This Zzv formal wrap dress has a slit and ruffle sleeves for a fashion-forward option! Whether you opt for floral or solid is up to you.
22. Consider This: For those who want edge and flair, this Vimpunec halter dress is right up your alley!
23. Last but Not Least: It’s almost wedding season, so we’re throwing in an extra pick here. Just imagine twirling around on the dance floor in this layered Zesica dress.
