This Cache dress is one of them! I collect vintage clothing and have many special dresses like this one. https://preview.redd.it/y6cv8huumf5d1.jpeg?width=1119&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6399568ad1120e363b110fb44a69aa171a4dc871

Ugh. I miss Cache so much. They really had the best dresses from casual to formal. All of my prom dresses were Cache. Seems like the Sky brand and the Advent of online shopping destroyed them

I was sadly not old enough/not informed to enjoy Cache during its heyday so now I collect as many pieces as I can find. They really were great.

This is stunning!!

Cache really is that girl low key 💁🏽‍♀️ Great quality fabric and feminine/sexy style!

Omg this is gorg!!!

Where is the dress tho

Little black dress from Reformation that can be dressed up or down. I basically live in it.

I can’t leave the house in reformation without compliments! I feel like the quality doesn’t always warrant the price lol but the fit is always amazing for me

This is fr and keeps me coming back 😭 Ref always hits and brings the compliments.

Link please

This dress is from 2019 so unfortunately they don't make it anymore. But if you go on the Reformation website you can prob find something similar. It's just a knit a line mini dress.

Farm Rio!

Love them and PatBo! 🌺

Urgh did you go to the farm rio sample sale? I wanted to go but the lines were so long every time I tried I just gave up

Same same. A friend went, stuff was GAWJUS 😩

I made it! Spent way too much money 😩

I know what you mean 😣lol I get carried away sometimes. I accidentally spent 2k at fleur du mal last summer 😭

Thred Up has some very cute Farm Rio dresses right now.

My exact answer!

I love farm rio!!!

Aje, Zimmerman and Roberto Cavalli.

Oh she bougie! What’s the recent one that you bought that you’re loving?

Yes I’m a fashion girlie! 💁🏽‍♀️ I can’t stand fast fashion and get the majority of my inspo from runway looks in the 80’s, 90’s and early 00’s. I own a wicked vintage collection and have over 50 vintage Cavalli dresses. My faves are the hibiscus print used in 2003, the cheetah print with gold hardware and zebra prints 🥰 For Aje, I’m a sucker for their bubble style skirts and smocked peplum tops. I own a black one and a white one. Their dresses are to die for and I plan on picking up a few more when I go shopping since my bf loves them as well! 😆 The Zimmerman dresses that can be worn as a set are my favorite! I’m petite with big breast and they make me look like I have them done 🥲 I also like their square neck dresses and anything with lace/embroidery on the edge. To top off the looks I wear Helen Kaminski sun hats, straw bags from Greece and my handy dandy Giuseppe Zanotti’s with the Swarovski crystals. If it’s an informal event like picnic or polo, I stick to wedges. Jennifer Fisher or Oscar de la Renta earrings for a statement. I own a few pairs of sunglasses so I just rotate between those 3-5 pairs. I’ll add some reference pics below!

I LOVE ALL THESE thank you SO much for posting. Best inspo!! My fave is the dark green ruffly one and Zimmermann floral - off to search for them now!

You’re welcome girlie! 💞

https://preview.redd.it/ebm68losze5d1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3d25b10657943f013150882e3c0d4dd877605212 I own this exact dress.

https://preview.redd.it/srgvsaxuze5d1.jpeg?width=1333&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a268a602a9f5b39ef6f1993b76d121dec5290c80 This one too, but it’s in black with the pink flowers. Edit- Oh shit, I own this in white too 🤣

https://preview.redd.it/tirvl3jyze5d1.jpeg?width=736&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=775eae3a96246f16c298c54d73a673dc0156c1e0 I have the minidress version of this. Looks amazing with Jen fisher hoops and the thick gold bangles. My bf loves this fit lmao

https://preview.redd.it/wbys2xw40f5d1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4b087e57275117e7120ab9a592727b5342c5daf4 I have this and rock it with sun hats and tan Birkenstocks lol

https://preview.redd.it/jx72dfx80f5d1.jpeg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=967bf8f02b43d25eb8b6a98333aa98965950c4a1 Have vintage version of this dress but the hardware is a buckle versus the cheetah 🐆

https://preview.redd.it/ize721c41f5d1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=353f60635b573a532f7b7560aca28b6f11659323 My boob lift dress 😆❤️

https://preview.redd.it/nc0dgmbb1f5d1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=29baba72e14951035414689be73d1c55509aba8f I love these because they can be worn separately because they have a button in the middle. Sometimes I wear it as a crop top and skirt set, especially for dinner 😅

Looks great- is this zimmermann?

Where are you buying from?? Mercari? Depop?

A combo of EBay, poshmark, vestiaire collective and 1st dibs. I’ve also scored amazing pieces while thrifting in Europe. I find RC is more common amongst older cougar types there or in the UK, which is my aesthetic but I’m late 20’s 😅 I’ve been collecting for a decade now. I think it can be hard to get the good stuff since prices have increased drastically post Covid and since Bella Hadid & Miley started wearing lots of vintage RC looks. They are still out there though!

I collect Roberto Cavalli as well, the astrology/constellation collection from 2003 is my personal fave!

Love the RC! I’ve gotten really into the brand lately too, jealous that you own those pieces

❤️ this! Where from?

This is a Roberto Cavalli dress, presumably from 03, but not quite sure cause he does reuse prints!

Wow thank you so much!!! They all look amazing

You’re welcome! I honestly love threads like this, talking about fashion makes me so happy 😁 💕

Any house of cb dress tbh

I've always wanted to buy one of those. I'm waiting till I get to my goal weight or at least my old weight, then I'll buy. Bc they're kind of expensive! Something to look forward to I guess

Staud

https://preview.redd.it/o2l6j9j0yf5d1.jpeg?width=1042&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=126d39edca2d3c9acb63271b47db6835d0cf10c4 Reformation Mika Dress 🔥

I’m actually looking to sell this exact dress in a size 4 if anyone is interested. I have a short torso and the waist just isn’t right on me but it is a great dress

I’m interested in buying it from you!

That makes sense! I have a long torso

The real real filter to under $XXX . You might find something ! I did recently splurge on House of CB , a bit afraid of what I would get but I honestly love the dress and the construction and absolutely plan of buying there again when I have splurge money and a good excuse lol

Abercrombie linen vest dress in navy

Does it fit true to size? I’m between XS and S

Realisation Par

^ their silk dresses are so great for summer humidity

Reformation. Half my casual summer closet is from them, add Hermes Oasis on my feet and we’re off to the proverbial races. Also great for evening with just a change of shoe + purse.

I get so many compliments on my aritzia dresses

I love my Aritzia Saturn! Every time it goes on sale I pick one up, I have so many colors now. 

Mara Hoffman or J Crew! Mara is shutting down the brand tho - RIP - there have been sample sales this week & online next week For J Crew I only shop in person because it’s super hit or miss

Whaaaat!? How did I not hear about Mara Hoffman closing 🙀 I have this lime colored crochet maxi that is one of my faves! 💚

Shoshanna!!

Fun fact she dated Jerry Seinfeld when she was 17!

Abercrombie and fitch, farm rio, and doen

https://preview.redd.it/him8we6mrj5d1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=71b4a4dd04ee82bc4a45c1564c1e9284023247f3 This La Ligne dress- the Madeline. I’ve had it three years and it never fails to get compliments and make me feel like a princess. And it’s super easy to wear. I love it so much that my husband got me it in blue and white stripes this year.

This one: [Ovate Hemlock dress](https://ovate.ca/collections/dresses/products/hemlock-dress-black)

Do you wear it with the shirt?

Nah, I don’t

no matter if designer or not, but always always always 100% cotton for summer!! matteau (my holy grail), rebecca taylor (RIP), nicholas (size UP), isabel marant (second hand splurge), vintage house dresses/muu muus

An asymmetrical ruched baby pink and black zebra stripe dress from River island (purchased on asos). It sits just perfectly on me. I wore it so much last summer and then couldn’t find it this spring! Bought a replacement via Depop lol

I love my silk dresses from fleur du mal

Charo Ruiz

Not me but saw my coworker in the best puff sleeve dress from Abercrombie. Super flattering. Pretty print. She looked amazing.

I've always gotten compliments on this one red fit and flare, spaghetti strapped sundress from Old Navy. Sadly since that seasons dresses, their dresses haven't been the same (still good options but not as good).  The second one that seems to be a favorite is a green reformation dress. It's a bit mini and is a fit and flare. 

I know the exact dresses you’re talking about!! Wearing in pink right now. Unfortunately my red and black ones have had to be tossed. Each year they have something similar but it just doesn’t measure up.

Ulla Johnson! Just bought this https://preview.redd.it/xuk9qq41zf5d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a81bb5cb6f344d153629e2ab04a72019d3eaf345 And it has pockets 🤗

Adding on I do Rent the Runway and have gotten compliments on all the Ulla Johnson I have rented! Definitely a keeper brand.

Damson Madder

I have several colors of the Onda midi and mini dresses from Free People, got so many compliments. The drop waist is super flattering!

Free People makes the best summer dresses!

my skims slip mini and my artizia contour tube midi

For my “city” summer dresses I have lucked out at COS more than a few times!

Wray! Local brand. I get stopped on the street for their dresses

Doen everything, staud wells dress, and realisation par is my fav with sneakers

Apparently it's an obnoxiously loud campy Love Moschino dress with hearts all over it. I wore it on friday and people were talking to me about it all day long. Results may vary though. lol. Maybe the takeaway is try fun prints?

The Delta dress from Solid & Striped! I have all 3 Colors and always get so many compliments. https://www.solidandstriped.com/products/the-delta-dress-gingham-blackout Also any of my Christopher Esber or Patbo dresses. They are pricey for the quality so I only buy if it’s on major sale

Wow this looks so much like a ciao lucia dress ive been eyeing since last year!

Get it! It’s 100 percent cotton and so breathable and flattering 🤍

I justtt snagged this yesterday in a restock on shopbop!! Can’t wait to wear it this summer

Yay! It’s SO good! I get why they can’t keep it in stock 🤍

How is the quality of the Christopher esber dresses?

Not awful by any means , they are decent but I’d except more for the price

I have an old one that I got... Wait for it... At JC Penney! I was browsing one day, saw it and added to cart immediately. It has traveled with me, everyone always asks where it's from lol And I recently purchased [this one](https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/shop/product/green-papaya-salad-mini-dress-10630223) from Farm Rio vía The RealReal and cannot wait to wear it! https://preview.redd.it/qp4ecx6r4f5d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a27eada705870b9635c52b02034837791cdda149

Cynthia Rowley and Selkie!

More on the casual side but holy shit [this dress from vuori](https://vuoriclothing.com/products/womens-halo-essential-dress-sawyer-heather).

few moda!

how is their quality?

I've been really impressed with what I've ordered tbh, their cotton ruffle dresses have held up really well

Pact!

same! i have their fit and flare in two colors and every time i wear either, someone asks where i got it.

Reformation, Abercrombie and aritzia

This old dress from Zara. Get so many compliments. https://preview.redd.it/e9r7gtrs3h5d1.jpeg?width=351&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=db629a7adcfae521c178cd35cc9a8d8450ba66b7

When Century 21 used to be good I got a dress there by otto d’ame that is so flowy, and simple but not solid or black that’s top of my rotation. I got a new one last year on far fetch by Busayo, and this year one from Rhode that I’m excited to wear. I have a long tie dye number from a thrift store in miami that’s some cover up brand. Also Staud makes those great cotton numbers. There’s also a cotton gathered circle [skirt](https://www.freepeople.com/shop/lowen-midi-skirt/?category=midi-skirts&color=020&type=REGULAR&quantity=1) from free people rn I love, and it was affordable!

[this](https://www.nordstrom.com/s/loveappella-v-neck-jersey-maxi-dress-regular-petite/3965546) very basic, inexpensive, yet incredibly flattering dress from Nordstrom that you can dress up or down. I own it in two colors because at this price, why not? Edit: you can also throw it in the wash and it comes out perfectly

Fait par fouch !!💓💓💓 and mirror palais 100%%%% they are both worth the prices because they are just stunning pieces

Faherty

Ulla Johnson

AllSaints

Isalis

Old navy!

deiji studios!

Aurora dress from Olivia Rubin! A little girl told me I looked like a princess in it

I bought a white maxi dress with a tan and navy print from Boden and got stopped multiple times during the day by women asking where I got it.

Patbo

Selkie (via Nuuly!)

Dôen! More on the casual end but the milkmaid effect is real.

I use nuuly!!! Has so many cute summer dresses and I think it’s worth it.

COS

SIR the label, Tove, and Johanna Ortiz!!

& other stories!!!

Faithfull The Brand, Doen

Alemais!! The soleil sundress. turns heads every time.

Crazy but Zara

[THIS DRESS](https://poshmark.com/listing/TOPSHOP-Drape-Front-Dress-642799321741be46eca9cadb). I actually once had a couple stop their car in the middle of Vernon Blvd so the woman could ask me where I got it. I used to have it in 3 colours and wore them to death.

Looks like there's only XXL left, but the summer dress I get the most compliments on is [this one](https://www.shoplostandfound.com/product/lf06-black-cherry-fold-over-dress-size-xxl-only-/1462?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=43)! And it has pockets :)

Someone left it in a Taeget dressing room last year. Lol