TikTok is the go-to for finding trendy fashion, and 2023 has brought us plenty of viral dresses already. But with so many items turning into must-have sensations in next to no time, it can be tricky to keep track of its buzziest styles. Good thing for you, we spend far too much time on fashion TikTok, browsing (and shopping!) the looks that regularly show up on our #fyp. It’s there that we discovered some of the best summer dresses, including affordable Amazon dresses and suitable wedding guest dress options.
With TikTok dresses from Skims and Urban Outfitters to J.Crew and Lisa Says Gah, read on to shop all the viral mini, midi, and maxi styles making their mark on TikTok in Summer 2023.
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KMBANGI Cutout Backless Maxi Dress
This Amazon dress quickly became a viral sensation thanks to its stellar reviews. You may have even seen TikTok user @honeyiced.xoxo share a video review of the dainty floral-printed dress, which has since gained over 10 million views. In it, she’s stunned by the curve-hugging fabric and flattering low-back cut. It also helps that this beloved maxi dress is less than $20.
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KMBANGI Cutout Backless Maxi Dress, $, available at Amazon
J.Crew Linen Button-Front Shift Dress
Sofia Richie’s recent summer wedding style took the internet by storm, with everyone enamored by her classic white quiet luxury outfits. One piece in particular that people loved was a nearly sold-out Proenza Schouler vest, which Sofia styled as a mini dress. And leave it to TikTok to find a more affordable linen dress dupe. Many users have posted their recreations of the chic look with the J.Crew sale dress. If you want it, you’ll have to act fast, because only sizes large through 3X are available.
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J.Crew Linen Button-Front Shift Dress, $, available at J.Crew
Skims Soft Lounge Long Slip Dress
No, this viral Skims dress isn’t new, but it has gained over 600 million views on TikTok since the style came out a couple of years ago. But why? Maybe because it’s super flattering on most body shapes and gives an effortlessly elevated look. Plus, many of its colorways have just been re-stocked and a brand new cobalt blue option was just released.
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Skims Soft Lounge Long Slip Dress, $, available at Skims
A.L.C. Delfina Matte Pleated Dress
You might have seen this formal dress worn by the likes of Natalia Bryant and several Instagram influencers. Or you may have seen stylish TikToker @sheeeeoo_ declare the style to be a perfect wedding guest dress. She’s flounced around in a couple different matte and satin versions of the dress, which has a flattering, cinching circular cut-out at the side of the waist.
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A.L.C. Delfina Matte Pleated Dress, $, available at A.L.C
Urban Outfitters Theodora Poplin Mini Dress
This simple Urban Outfitters babydoll dress costs less than $60 and has pockets, so it’s no wonder that it became a viral TikTok dress. One happy customer, TikTok user @tynanfortune, shared a video of her styling the dress over a white T-shirt and with white sneakers for a cute daytime look. In the caption of the video, which has been viewed nearly 500 thousand times in less than two weeks, she writes, “If the poplin mini dress has no fans I’m dead.”
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Urban Outfitters Theodora Poplin Mini Dress, $, available at Urban Outfitters
PH5 Maya Wavy Asymmetric Dress with Sequins
Practically an art piece that gives a neon hourglass illusion, this asymmetric dress has been all over the internet. And now it’s available in a new bright pink and sequin option. TikTok fashion influencer @madeleine_white originally reviewed the black and white version of the dress in a video gaining over 14 million views. And since styling and reviewing the new pink dress, her video has gained nearly 9 million views in just three days. Can you say viral?
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PH5 Maya Wavy Asymmetric Dress with Sequins, $, available at Ph5
JUMISEE Backless Draped Maxi Dress
Another TikTok dress that comes from Amazon is this dreamy draped maxi dress. One video of TikToker @adigraceeeee showing off vacation photos of her wearing the backless dress has gotten over 2.3 million views. Available in a ton of colors, she opted for the light beige option, which gave beachy, Grecian vibes. She confirmed it was the best $35 she’s spent on Amazon, and we have to agree with her.
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JUMISEE Backless Draped Maxi Dress, $, available at Amazon
Lisa Says Gah Grace Dress
We’re predicting that this flutter sleeve dress will be the dress of the summer, considering that the fun food print, which is a part of the Tapas Collection, has already gone TikTok viral on other pieces like pants, swimsuits, and bags (I’ve purchased the shorts myself!). This dress has already sold out, but it’s currently available for presale orders in sizes XS through 3XL.
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Lisa Says Gah Grace Dress, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
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