1. A midi corset dress that'll help scratch that cottagecore itch for the TikTok-famous House of CB Carmen dress. Except for nearly $200 less.

Check it out on TikTok . Promising reviews: "Bought this dress because I always wanted to get the House of CB dress but didn’t want to pay over $250 for it. It’s honestly so good! I got the size large in this since they didn’t have my normal sizes, which are small to medium (I have a bigger chest, so I tend to size up).

But since this has a corset back, I was able to cinch it up really tight, and it fit perfectly!" — Chris Herfurth Kennedy "Beautiful, stunning perfection. This may be the best thing I've ever bought on Amazon. The corset in the back makes it fit like it was made for me.

It's double-lined and not see-through at all, even though it's white. The straps are adjustable, the slit is a good height, and the fabric is slightly stretchy. I cannot say enough good things about it.

It did come slightly wrinkly in the skirt, but nothing that a good steam won't fix." — Shoshanna Get it from Amazon for $53.99 (available in sizes 0–14 and 17 colors/styles).

2. A spandex-blend slip maxi dress that I'm pretty sure is what Morticia Addams has been living in to survive the hot, hot summer heat. Reviewers swear that it not only LOOKS like Skims, but it FEELS just as soft as the pricier brand's version.

Reviewers agree that if you want it fitted, size down. Promising reviews: "I saw this girl wearing this exact style of dress with.