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empire waist dresses
City Style Dress - Pleated Bodice

City Style Dress - Pleated Bodice

Sleeveless square neck sundress with pleated bodice, empire seam and wide straps. Lined. Hits above knee.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$38.46 (sale) at nyandcompany.com

 Matty M Twist Neck Jersey Dress

Matty M Twist Neck Jersey Dress

Lustrous twisted fabric comprises the scooped neckline of a beautiful dress fashioned from a supersoft jersey knit. Ruching adds subtle ease through the bodice, while an inset elasticized Empire waist provides a comfortable fit.

$120 at nordstrom.com

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 Nanette Lepore 'It's Only Love' Dress

Nanette Lepore 'It's Only Love' Dress

Pretty scallops trace the edges of an embroidered eyelet dress shaped with a fitted Empire bodice and full, pleated A-line skirt.

$495 at nordstrom.com

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 MICHAEL Michael Kors Babydoll Knit Dress

MICHAEL Michael Kors Babydoll Knit Dress

Elasticized ruching details the scooped neck, short sleeves and Empire waist of a peasant-inspired dress.

$119.50 at nordstrom.com

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shirtdresses
Sateen Roll-Tab Shirtdress

Sateen Roll-Tab Shirtdress

Easily the most versatile dress you'll ever own, it features adjustable roll-tab sleeves for two easy looks in one.

$89 at lizclaiborne.com

Diane von Furstenberg Tie Front Printed Shirtdress

Diane von Furstenberg Tie Front Printed Shirtdress

Button front shirt dress with short, rolled sleeves and collar. Self tie front at waist.

$325 at bloomingdales.com

 Penguin The Only Attraction Dress

Penguin The Only Attraction Dress

Penguin polo dress in soft jersey. Cut short with a buttoned placket. Finished with the classic Penguin logo at the chest.

$98 at urbanoutfitters.com

INC International Concepts® Sleeveless Shirtdress with Tie

INC International Concepts® Sleeveless Shirtdress with Tie

The essential shirtdress. Double-breasted button front, self tie at waist, welt pockets at hips, lined.

$89.25 (sale) at macys.com

Pinstripe Shirtdresses by Jennifer Reale

Pinstripe Shirtdresses by Jennifer Reale

This lovely shirtdress has a ruffled collar, a ruffle that boarders the seams, a tie at the waist, and a slight front slit.

$260 at edressme.com

Urban Safari Dress in Khaki

Urban Safari Dress in Khaki

This khaki button down dress features shiny gray buttons lining the front and pockets. The front of the dress features two buttoned pockets at the bust and two pockets at the hips.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$39.50 at lulus.com

Marc By Marc Jacobs Lisa Jersey Shirt Dress

Marc By Marc Jacobs Lisa Jersey Shirt Dress

Pima cotton cargo style dress with double front patch button-flap pockets, drop waist tunnel with drawstring tie at front and short puffed sleeves.

$278 at bloomingdales.com

Tahari by ASL Short-Sleeve Shirtdress

Tahari by ASL Short-Sleeve Shirtdress

A darling stretch-cotton shirtdress made for the office and beyond. Available in 2 colors.

$138 at macys.com

maxi dresses
Haight- Ashbury Maxi Dress by B.B. Dakota

Haight- Ashbury Maxi Dress by B.B. Dakota

This fun bohemian halter dress has a multi colored floral pattern throughout. There is a band of material beneath the bust and a wide band of iridescent white material along the hem.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$56 at lulus.com

Aqua Printed Maxi Shirred Tube Dress

Aqua Printed Maxi Shirred Tube Dress

Tube dress with ruffle hemline and shirring around bust.

$98 at bloomingdales.com

Sandy Starkman Smocked Dress - Solid

Sandy Starkman Smocked Dress - Solid

Long dress with smocked bodice and bra friendly straps. Pulls on over head. Available in 3 colors.

$149 at bloomingdales.com

 Adrianna Papell Bead Waist Silk Maxi Dress

Adrianna Papell Bead Waist Silk Maxi Dress

Bugle beads decorate the inset Empire waistband of a long, flowing dress, printed with a colorful allover pattern. Slight pleating below the waist eases the fit.

$196 at nordstrom.com

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Long "Folk Floral" Dress

Long "Folk Floral" Dress

Patterned with whimsical blossoms all the way to the hemline where the pattern reverses for visual interest. With a V-neckline both front and back.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$34.99 at laredoute.com

Striped racerback dress

Striped racerback dress

The dress is a summer wardrobe staple. You can dress it up or down, day or night, work or play.

$78 at gap.com

Tie-Back Maxi Dress

Tie-Back Maxi Dress

Maxi length dress in hot tropical colors with feminine tie back and an A-line fit.


$150 at armaniexchange.com

Silk Maxi Dress

Silk Maxi Dress

Silk border print maxi dress with double V-neckline. Color block charm detail, wide straps, and spaghetti strap tie back. Lightly padded bust.

$168 at ardenb.com

minidresses
Crochet yoke-front dress

Crochet yoke-front dress

In pure cotton, our crochet yoke-front dress is the perfect outfit for easygoing style. Available in 2 colors.

$110 at bananarepublic.com

Striped Ruffle Yoke Dress

Striped Ruffle Yoke Dress

Woven dress with functional six-button closure on ruffled yoke and slightly puffed banded sleeves.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$39.50 - 41.50 at alloy.com

Go International® Colorblock Strapless Dress - Steel/ Safety Yellow

Go International® Colorblock Strapless Dress - Steel/ Safety Yellow

Twill strapless dress with banded waist, back zipper closure and side pockets.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$39.99 at target.com

Christy Knit Dress

Christy Knit Dress

Cute mini dress with knot detail. Poly-rayon-spandex. Comes in fuchsia and navy.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$34.50 at delias.com

City Style Floral Eyelet Dress

City Style Floral Eyelet Dress

Sleeveless floral eyelet dress with deep scoop neck and bust darts. Hits above knee.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$54.95 at nyandcompany.com

Cherry-blossom dress

Cherry-blossom dress

Lightweight silk with a romantic cherry-blossom print. Shift silhouette. Pullover. Ruffle neckline.

$198 at jcrew.com

Dolce Vita - Dorothy Dress in Blue

Dolce Vita - Dorothy Dress in Blue

This sleevless silk dress has a gathered neckline that adjusts with a string tie at the neck. A loose fitting body and bubble hem make this mini a great fit for anyone.

$264 at coco-delilah.com

 Kimchi & Blue Applique Frock

Kimchi & Blue Applique Frock

Lightweight poplin frock topped with contrast appliqué front and back.

$78 at urbanoutfitters.com

scoop neck dresses
 Matty M Twist Neck Jersey Dress

Matty M Twist Neck Jersey Dress

Lustrous twisted fabric comprises the scooped neckline of a beautiful dress fashioned from a supersoft jersey knit. Ruching adds subtle ease through the bodice, while an inset elasticized Empire waist provides a comfortable fit.

$120 at nordstrom.com

free shipping on $200+
 MICHAEL Michael Kors Babydoll Knit Dress

MICHAEL Michael Kors Babydoll Knit Dress

Elasticized ruching details the scooped neck, short sleeves and Empire waist of a peasant-inspired dress.

$119.50 at nordstrom.com

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Pretty Applique Dress

Pretty Applique Dress

This is a dress with just one thing on its mind. The silk georgette is the height of luxury and the appliqué roses speak for themselves. The thing, by the way, is ' to party'. Available in 3 colors.

$168 at boden.com

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Sutton Studio Exclusive Scoopneck Jersey Dress and Shrug

Sutton Studio Exclusive Scoopneck Jersey Dress and Shrug

Empire waist dress with ruched details. Cap sleeve shrug ties in front. Available in 4 colors.

$199 at bloomingdales.com

strapless dresses
Strapless deco-dot beach dress

Strapless deco-dot beach dress

A spot of originality was added to this best seller with brand new circle embossing. Also featuring a discreet silicon strip along the top edge to hold it up - so you won't have to. Beautifully textured cotton. Fitted bodice, full A-line skirt. Available in 6 colors.

$98 at jcrew.com

Go International® Colorblock Strapless Dress - Steel/ Safety Yellow

Go International® Colorblock Strapless Dress - Steel/ Safety Yellow

Twill strapless dress with banded waist, back zipper closure and side pockets.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$39.99 at target.com

Ancient Athens Black Tube Dress

Ancient Athens Black Tube Dress

This elegant tube dress features smocking along the top for comfort and fit. Dress has two bands of embroidered design contrast stitched in white above and below the bust with gathering along the seam.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$51 at lulus.com

Ruffle Bottom Tube Dress

Ruffle Bottom Tube Dress

This adorable dress features a tie back, unique print and ruffle bottom. Approximately 27 inches long.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$24.50 at wetseal.com

Nu Collective Strapless Dress

Nu Collective Strapless Dress

Gorgeous strapless dress with bold blue colored bodice, brown sash and black mini skirt.

$205 at singer22.com

Rachel Pelly Midnight Cameron Dress

Rachel Pelly Midnight Cameron Dress

Navy blue, strapless tube dress. Ruched bust with draped sash at center front. Unfinished, raw edge hem at bottom.

$211 at fashionchateau.com

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David Meister Colorblock Strapless Dress

David Meister Colorblock Strapless Dress

Colorblock, strapless silk twill dress with full skirt and ribbon trim at waist. Invisible back zipper closure. Side pockets.

$370 at bloomingdales.com

City Style Strapless Dress

City Style Strapless Dress

Strapless polka-dot sundress with empire seam and flared silhouette. Hits above knee.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$24.50 (sale) at nyandcompany.com

shift dresses
BR Monogram scroll-print dress

BR Monogram scroll-print dress

Beautiful silk/cotton shift dress with scroll print in Pansy Royal.

$150 at bananarepublic.com

City Style Pique Shift Dress

City Style Pique Shift Dress

Sleeveless ballet neck shift dress with straight silhouette and darts for shape. Side zip. Available in 2 colors.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$54.95 (sale) at nyandcompany.com

Ruffled piqué shift dress

Ruffled piqué shift dress

Lightweight cotton piqué washed for softness. Shift silhouette. Fitted. Available in 2 colors.

$88 at jcrew.com

Tory Burch Terrycloth Short Sleeve Tate Dress

Tory Burch Terrycloth Short Sleeve Tate Dress

Short sleeve split neck terrycloth dress with contrast loop detail embellishment. Pulls on over head.

$250 at bloomingdales.com

 French Connection 'Chain Gang' Sequined Tunic Dress

French Connection 'Chain Gang' Sequined Tunic Dress

Super-lightweight silvertone discs add gleaming detail to a simply cut shift-style tunic dress fashioned from a soft knit and topped with a wide bateau neck.

$168 at nordstrom.com

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Bateau Dress

Bateau Dress

A comfortable jersey dress. Bateau neckline, straight-cut, slight curve at the sides. Available in 2 colors.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$19.99 at laredoute.com

Lilly Pulitzer Polka Dot Shift Dress

Lilly Pulitzer Polka Dot Shift Dress

Side zip closure with novelty button trim.

$198 at bloomingdales.com

 Nicole Miller Printed Shift Dress

Nicole Miller Printed Shift Dress

Silk shift features bold color and pattern, with solid edges to emphasize the bell sleeves and hem.

$364 at nordstrom.com

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a-line dresses
 Nanette Lepore 'It's Only Love' Dress

Nanette Lepore 'It's Only Love' Dress

Pretty scallops trace the edges of an embroidered eyelet dress shaped with a fitted Empire bodice and full, pleated A-line skirt.

$495 at nordstrom.com

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Lisa dress

Lisa dress

An "it" knit in lightweight rayon/spandex jersey with a slinky drape and perfect coverage. Fitted, sleeveless silhouette. Gathered empire waist with elastin for extra support. Available in 3 colors.

$88 at jcrew.com

Strapless deco-dot beach dress

Strapless deco-dot beach dress

A spot of originality was added to this best seller with brand new circle embossing. Also featuring a discreet silicon strip along the top edge to hold it up - so you won't have to. Beautifully textured cotton. Fitted bodice, full A-line skirt. Available in 6 colors.

$98 at jcrew.com

Silk woven dress

Silk woven dress

An unexpected woven neckline makes an alluring detail on a lovely silk dress. Available in 2 colors.

$150 at bananarepublic.com

GRECIAN DRESS

Grecian Dress

Knit A-line dress with cap sleeves, double v-neck and elastic details. Available in 3 colors.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$38.50 at alloy.com

Bordered Strap Dress

Bordered Strap Dress

Printed soft voile straps criss-cross in back, wrap around the waist and tie with easy glamour to create one flirty dress.

$228 at maxstudio.com

Sateen Embroidered Empire-Waist Dress

Sateen Embroidered Empire-Waist Dress

Crafted in lustrous sateen, it features an ultra-flattering empire silhouette. A crossover neckline offers secure coverage, while pleated accents add serious volume at the hem.

$119 at lizclaiborne.com

Cumberbund Dress

Cumberbund Dress

Sleeveless, printed pointelle dress with ruffle tiered bottom. Striped seersucker banding, straps and tie back. Hidden side zip and back smocking.

$128 at freepeople.com

halter dresses
Women's Halter Dresses

Women's Halter Dresses

Featuring an empire-waist with a slight wrap detail on the neckline, this printed halter dress is breezy and elegant reminiscent of South Beach rooftop soirées. Pairs nicely with a healthy dose of flirtiness. Available in 6 colors.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$34.50 at oldnavy.com

Eliza J Mosaic Halter Dress

Eliza J Mosaic Halter Dress

Bold border print pops on a charmeuse shift, cut away at the shoulders and accented with contrasting color at the round neck.

$138 at nordstrom.com

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La Rok Marilyn Halter Dress

La Rok Marilyn Halter Dress

The ultimate summer dress, this crinkled cotton number boasts an on-trend dip-dyed color contrast in indigo, bright green and ivory.

$248 at tobi.com

Women's Embroidered Keyhole Halter Dresses

Women's Embroidered Keyhole Halter Dresses

Cute keyhole neckline and detailed embroidery make this dress a sexy must-have! Hot halter neckline adds sensual style, while a smocked waist ensures a perfect fit. 2 colors.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$39.50 at oldnavy.com

Floral Print Halter Dress

Floral Print Halter Dress

Seamed at the waist for a svelte silhouette, it features shirred accents for serious volume and a flattering fit. Complete with chic onseam pockets.

$119 at lizclaiborne.com

Susana Monaco - Halter Dress in Lemon Zest

Susana Monaco - Halter Dress in Lemon Zest

This adorable cotton halter has a low back and a beautiful band of ruffled fabric under the bust. A double layered, swing skirt adds the perfect touch to this ideal summer frock.

$249 at coco-delilah.com

 Pink Tartan 'Clover' Halter Dress

Pink Tartan 'Clover' Halter Dress

Signature clover print on lush silk patterns an elegant halter dress with a gently fitted shape. Keyhole opening at the back neck is secured with a wide, soft tie.

$395 at nordstrom.com

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Tibi Safari Printed Halter Wrap Dress

Tibi Safari Printed Halter Wrap Dress

Silk twill in a halter style with collar and placement print in a blue jungle safari. Solid navy trim and tie wrap on side and front.

$378 at bloomingdales.com

tank dresses
Lisa dress

Lisa dress

An "it" knit in lightweight rayon/spandex jersey with a slinky drape and perfect coverage. Fitted, sleeveless silhouette. Gathered empire waist with elastin for extra support. Available in 3 colors.

$88 at jcrew.com

Splendid Jersey Tank Dress

Splendid Jersey Tank Dress

Constructed of Splendid's signature cotton and modal blend, this fluid frock features ruching from the neckline, spaghetti straps and a bit of volume for an easy fit.

$99 at tobi.com

Jersey-knit tank dress

Jersey-knit tank dress

Lightweight rayon/spandex with a slinky drape. Fitted. Pullover style with a scoopneck. Available in 4 colors.

$88 at jcrew.com

Belted Tank Dress

Belted Tank Dress

This cool and casual sporty racerback style tank dress can be a beach cover-up. Detachable sash for alternate looks. Ribbed detailing at chest.

$68 at armaniexchange.com

special occasion dresses
Plenty Frock By Tracy Reese Strapless Silk Hannah Dress

Plenty Frock By Tracy Reese Strapless Silk Hannah Dress

Strapless silk shantung dress with large front bow detail. Back zip closure.

$230 at bloomingdales.com

BCBG Max Azria Strapless Lace bustier top dress

BCBG Max Azria Strapless Lace bustier top dress

Strapless lace bustier style top and centurian shutter pleated bottom skirt. Padded cups, zip back.

$300 at bloomingdales.com

 Kay Unger Silk Taffeta Halter Dress

Kay Unger Silk Taffeta Halter Dress

Ruffled inset waist with an attached tie centers a lustrous, deep-V-neck dress, fashioned in multiple tones of iridescent silk taffeta.

$388 at nordstrom.com

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Rickie Freeman for Teri Jon Silk Ombre Dress

Rickie Freeman for Teri Jon Silk Ombre Dress

Short silk ombre trapeze style dress with self tie at waist and embellished beaded neckline.

$580 at bloomingdales.com

Camilla cotton cady dress

Camilla cotton cady dress

An elegant, strapless silhouette in crisp cotton cady with a subtle sheen. Fitted bodice, full skirt with inverted pleats and tulle underskirt. Available in 3 colors.

$255 at jcrew.com

Rachel Pally - Short Twist Shoulder Dress in Midnight

Rachel Pally - Short Twist Shoulder Dress in Midnight

The twisted, one-shoulder midnight cotton jersey dress is fitted at the bust with beautiful ruching along the sides, and has a loose, comfortable body.

$230 at coco-delilah.com

 Adrianna Papell Beaded Chiffon Dress

Adrianna Papell Beaded Chiffon Dress

Beads and sequins form glittery stripes on an ultrafeminine dress. Flowy skirt is similarly embellished to emphasize the flirty, uneven hem.

$196 at nordstrom.com

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Lauren Ralph Lauren Silk Sheath Dress

Lauren Ralph Lauren Silk Sheath Dress

Rich silk dupioni adds luster to the slim, classic sheath dress. Available in 2 colors.

$190 at macys.com

Michelle Dress

Michelle Dress

Strapless satin dress with big bow front. Back zipper. Available in black or pink.

cheapchic1-347-63.jpg$54.50 at delias.com

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Jay Godfrey Strapless Dress with Front Bow

Jay Godfrey Strapless Dress with Front Bow

Strapless silk charmuese dress with large front bow detail. Side zip. Side pockets.

$450 at bloomingdales.com

 BCBGMAXAZRIA Silk Empire Waist Gown

BCBGMAXAZRIA Silk Empire Waist Gown

Grecian styling gives feminine allure to a silk dress, styled with accordion-pleated straps and metallic beading. Ruched bodice flatters above a long, flowing crinkled-chiffon skirt.

$390 at nordstrom.com

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Silk tricotine Rebecca short dress

Silk tricotine Rebecca short dress

Midweight silk tricotine. Sleeveless silhouette. Fitted bodice with ruching at center front, full skirt with allover pleats. Available in 6 colors.

$250 at jcrew.com