I Kind Of Hate Dresses, But These 30 From Free People, J.Crew, and H&M Moved Me

I’m not sure if it’s due to the hype of classic trousers or my fairly recent style evolution, but dresses are hardly the thing I reach for when I want to feel my best. At least not anymore. There was certainly a time when I felt confident and most like myself in a pretty frock, but that sentiment is now reserved for loose, low-slung jeans and a tank top. That is until I came across the 30 dresses below. 

In an effort to correct my current distaste toward the garment, I decided to search high and low at a few of my favorite retailers for the dresses that would hopefully make me fall back in love. I am happy to report that is exactly what happened. Thanks to the beautiful selection at Free People, H&M, and J.Crew, I was able to find dresses that are not only pretty but that feel like me. 

This drop-waist is insanely chic. 

I’ve never added anything to my cart faster. 

Just wait until you see the back of this dress.

I just might get this in every color. 

This dress can be dressed up or down with ease. 

The subtle butterfly is the detail I didn’t know I needed. 

I love how this dress is styled here, but I would also dress it up with a simple kitten heel and statement necklace. 

This dress is begging me to take a vacation. 

Simply stunning. 

This is the perfect day dress. 

This dress is both cozy and elevated. 

Buying this will get you so many compliments. 

This would look just as cute with a pair of flat sandals. 

Linen has become my entire summer personality. 

It’s shocking that this doesn’t cost more. 

Stripes are always the move. 

Immediately yes. 

This might be the chicest cover-up I’ve ever seen. 

I can style this dress in so many ways which makes it perfect to pack in a carryon. 

I am shocked by how much I love the volume of this dress. 

Resisting gingham in the summer should be a crime. 

Just when I wasn’t sure if the perfect white summer dress existed. 

This light blue color is what’s been missing from my wardrobe. 

Catch me wearing this to the next wedding I’m invited to. 

This silhouette is so timeless. 

The sporty racerback detail really makes this. 

I can’t wait to accessorize the heck out of  this dress. 

Belted or not, this shirtdress makes for the perfect summer outfit. 

I love all the colors this comes in.

Tight on top, loose on bottom, just how I like it. 

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