I’m not sure exactly when this shift occurred, maybe momhood, perhaps the pandemic, but my desire to elevate my everyday style has exponentially grown these past few years. Sometimes you just want something easy, breezy — but beautiful, and I’ve gravitated to slip-on boho dresses as my new closet staple.
I appreciate when Amazon aficionados tip the review scales on affordable pieces that make it really tough to not want to check it out yourself. That said, when I spied this PrettyGarden summer dress that boasted over 13,700 ratings (around 7,800 of which are a perfect five stars), I wondered whether this was a stealth unearthing of a super-secret fashion item. I mean, those are a lot of great reviews!
Prettygarden Summer Beach Dress
- Multiple colors available
- Breathable and flattering
- Easy to dress up or down
- Some reviews say it runs big
Colorways: 33 | Sizes: S-XL | Fabric: 97% polyester, 3% elastane
I’ll admit, I sweated the decision on which print to opt for. There are so many to choose from — 33 to be exact — from animal prints (felt a little too extra) to bold florals (a bit tropical for Philadelphia) to solids (honestly, I felt the fabric needed a print to look more elevated), but I finally narrowed in on the red-orange floral style. I am obsessed with ditsy print dresses; they are always so fun, make me feel youthful, and pair nicely with sandals and white sneakers. Locking in my choice, I only hoped the design would match the photos.
Why I like this beach dress
I love the fit and opaque fabric
The sweet keyhole button closure is an elevated addition to the piece, and the tag has an extra button attached, which lends a nice touch. The fabric is a poly blend; I wouldn’t say it offers extra give, but with the oversize nature of the dress, it’s certainly not necessary. I can’t speak to other prints, but this one is resoundingly not see-through, which was a relief.
I am a huge fan of puff sleeves, and this design delivers doubly with dainty ruffled details. While I normally prefer V-necks, I also appreciate the crew neckline cut here. It helps to make this dress more functional for the playground with the kiddos!
It's a comfy one-and-done outfit for this on-the-go mom
At 5-foot-8-inches tall and typically a size 4; I ordered the Small. I’d say it’s still a tiny bit larger than what I usually go for, but it works! I’m psyched to get a ton of wear out of this dress during both spring and summer this year. It’s a breezy, no-fuss option for walking around the cobblestone streets of Philadelphia with my three kids in tow and grabbing coffee with my husband. I can also pair it with a cable knit cardigan for staying cozy at home during chilly summer nights.
What to consider
Once the package arrived, I could see through the shrink wrap that the style gods were looking out for me: The dress looks identical to the photos. (Hey, we all know we take small gambles ordering online.) However, the flowers were a teeny bit larger than a traditional ditsy print. But their pattern, uniformity and most importantly, the colors were bold and beautiful.
Who is this beach dress best for?
Now that warm weather is upon us, this dress will be perfect for dressing up and down this season. Another plus: It’s going to pack so well! I took a steamer to it for my initial wear, but honestly, it probably wasn’t even necessary.
Thanks to those 13,000-plus Amazon reviewers for the tip off, I’m so excited to roll up this no-brainer workhorse into my suitcase all season long! You might want to consider adding it to cart if you’re traveling soon.
More Amazon dresses to shop
Molerani Summer Midi Dress
Colorways: 44 | Size: XS-3XL | Fabric: 90% polyester, 10% spandex
Auselily Summer Maxi Dress
Key Specs
Colorways: 44 | Size: XS-3XL Plus | Fabric: 90% polyester, 10% spandex
Prettygarden Flowy Beach Dress
Colorways: 8 | Size: S-XXL | Fabric: 100% polyester
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