The 7 Best Places to Buy Dresses Online, According to WWW

In-person shopping is always a fun experience, but sometimes you have an upcoming event and need a variety of dresses to try on at your doorstep within a few days. Online shopping has never been easier, but the number of options can get a tad overwhelming, so to offer some assistance, we narrowed it all down to a short selection of retailers from which to order dresses. Who What Wear editors are shopping experts, and we considered many things while curating this list, like product variety, brand offers, shipping times, checkout experience, and return processes. We never want you to be stuck the day before your event with dresses that haven't even shipped yet, or with dresses you're unable to return.

From Net-a-Porter to Revolve, start preparing for your social calendar now with the options below. With every budget and size in mind, we have a feeling these retailers will be your new go-to's for events if they aren't already.

1. Shopbop

As one of the most diverse retailers on this list, Shopbop has to be one of our favorites when it comes to occasionwear. You'll find a good mix of affordable, contemporary, and luxury brands available on the site, so there's something for everyone. A bonus? With an Amazon Prime membership, many products on Shopbop are eligible for express shipping.

2. Revolve

This list wouldn't be complete without a mention of Revolve, the cool girl–approved brand that relies on a slew of trendy, up-and-coming designers and indie labels to take any party to the next level. Whether you're looking for a formal gown or a dress for a fun night out, Revolve is an immediate must-see before checking out on any other site.

3. Net-a-Porter

Our editors love Net-a-Porter, and frankly, you should too. Focused on high-quality brands at luxury design price points, this retailer is an instant browse if you're looking for something extra special and have a bit more money to spend.

4. Abercrombie & Fitch

Your once-favorited mall brand has received a much-needed upgrade in the past few years, and it's collection of dresses have hit viral-status many times. They're on-trend, are relatively affordably priced, and come in a wide range of inclusive sizing. The brand also offers sales throughout the year, so make sure to keep checking back to see if your favorite dress is currently discounted. You'll find everything from cozy knit dresses to event-worthy maxis.

5. Reformation

Reformation dresses are a popular pick and for valid reasons. The brand offers classic styles year-round but also manages to infuse some of the season's coolest trends into its dress collections. While Reformation dresses shine in the summer and spring, its fall and winter offerings are not to be missed (The velvet ones, especially.)

6. Zara

Clocking in as one of the most affordable and approachable brands on this list, Zara is an easy pick when it comes to looking for a cool, casual dress that can be dressed up or down. The Spanish retailer carries tons of elevated basics that live seamlessly throughout your closet, like sweaterdresses and maxi dresses, and its fun, trendy, runway-inspired picks take over our editors' closets all the time.

7. Nordstrom

Ah, Nordstrom is the happiest place on Earth for WWW editors. Our favorite retailer has quite literally everything under the sun available to shop, including some of the best dresses for those special moments in your life. Our editors have been long devoted to Nordstrom, some of our prom dresses and graduation dresses being from here along with others we've accumulated over the years for things like birthdays, baby showers, and bachelorette trips. If that isn't telling you that you need to check out Nordstrom's dress section, I don't know what will.