I'm 37, and These Cool Dresses Feel Perfectly Right for Me
"That's not for me—it's for a younger woman" is something I grew up hearing my mom say about certain styles and new trends. In fact, she still says this to this day. I always take the time to remind her that she shouldn't let her age stop her from wearing what piques her interest. Since I was younger, I have been a huge proponent of the idea that people should wear whatever feels right to them, no matter what age a style might be geared toward. As I inch closer to 40, I still hold firm to this belief.
To be honest, I was never a dress girl until I hit my 30s. I even got married in a jumpsuit. This season happens to be one of the times I have been most excited about dresses. From cool cutouts to voluminous silhouettes to '90s throwback styles, I am having an extremely hard time narrowing down my favorites to a select few.
Ahead, check out 31 cool dresses I can't get enough of for spring and beyond.
This affordable black dress just might become your spring and summer uniform.
You can wear this lovely printed dress with a variety of shoes, making it incredibly versatile.
I'm not one to usually wear red, but I'd make an exception for this sweet option.
I fully appreciate this elevated take on the checkered-print trend.
Smocked dresses are trending, but this one feels more fashion-forward.
This pick is perfect for everything from date night to a vacation.
Hello, '90s flashback. I'd try this pick with Adidas sneakers.
A simple silky dress like this can be layered under everything from a blazer to a denim jacket.
This dress is elegant enough for the office but can instantly create a casual-cool look with the right sandals.
This easy dress is great for when you don't have the bandwidth to plan an outfit for the day.
Next up: These 3 Dress Styles Are So Right Now, and I'm Here for It
Jennifer Camp Forbes is currently an editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , where she has worked in a variety of capacities for over a decade, including creative director and various editor roles. She’s well-known as a shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on Wholesale Replica Bag trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups, digital moodboards, and extensive knowledge of up-and-coming brands, plus the new arrivals sections of the chicest retailers. Jennifer has had a lifelong interest in fashion which led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion. While she has called Los Angeles and New York City home in the past, she currently works remotely from Massachusetts. When she’s not obsessing over and writing about her latest fashion finds, she is delighting in raising two little ones with her highschool sweetheart, perusing TikTok religiously, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, creating abstract photographs, and eating the best Mexican food she can get her hands on.
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