12 Best Tuckernuck Dresses + Which Ones I Wear Most Often

My style has changed a good bit over the last decade since I moved from Utah to North Carolina and also as I got a little older. Everyone’s style evolves over time, and in the last few years, I’ve especially started to love southern styles that are colorful, feminine, and slightly preppy. And since shopping and sourcing items for readers is part of my full-time gig here on the blog and Instagram, I spend lots of time scrolling through websites and scouring new arrivals to find great dresses, jeans, tops, shoes and accessories. (There are links below to some of those round-ups so you can find my current favorites in each category, plus a couple other popular fashion posts.)

One of my ALL time favorite fashion retailers is Tuckernuck. I discovered Tuckernuck only a few years ago, but since finding them, I’ve become rather loyal. It was started by friends Jocelyn Moore Gailliot, Madeline Moore, and September Rinnier in a Georgetown garage, and has been incredibly successful since their 2012 launch. The women started the company while hunting for unique gifts, clothes and accessories for the many weddings, baby showers, and dinner parties they were attending. They wanted an easier place to shop (specifically online) for things, since it was taking them hours to find what they were shopping for.

I’ve found that Tuckernuck is exactly that — an online boutique sourced so well that I want to order nearly every item they carry. They make shopping so easy because they only carry the best items from the best brands. They also have amazing hostess and wedding gifts on their website too. It’s truly a one-stop-shop. My favorite items from Tuckernuck are always dresses, though, since they’re an entire outfit all on their own. They have dresses at every price point, for every occasion.

12 Best Tuckernuck Dresses

Today I’m sharing a roundup of my favorite dresses from Tuckernuck for the spring, including casual day dresses, weddings, date nights and more.

1. Chambray Callahan Shirt Dress

I love the fit of the Chambray oversized shirt dress. I’m wearing an XS, and it’s relaxed (especially in the back), but still flattering. Many oversized dresses can look like a tent, especially on my petite 5’1″ frame, but this one still looks polished and put together.

However, the material is sheer, so I tend to wear a skirt slip underneath (or Amazon biker shorts which I like to wear when I’m chasing my son around in a dress). The material is not super soft when it first arrives, but it’s softened with a few wears. And it has pockets!

I love this dress because it can easily be worn from summer to fall. The sleeves give it that fall “feel”, but the material is lightweight and easy to wear on really warm days. It’s also one of my favorite dresses to wear to church. (This post has more ideas about what to wear to church.)

2. Linen Stripe Mini Callie Dress

I just ordered this Linen Stripe Mini Callie Dress as a pre-fall gift to myself. I love every thing about it. The weight is great for warm months and the spread collar that feeds into the cap sleeves, cinched pleats, and button front placket make it really practical and polished-looking for a busy mom. You can style this easily for the rest of the summer with a pair of sandals, but loafers will take this all the way into fall as well.

3. Navy Sleeveless Charlie Dress

I got the Navy Sleeveless Charlie Dress this summer and have worn it non-stop since. The material is a blend of cotton, nylon, and spandex so it’s crazy comfortable. Sleeveless is my preference in the summer, and the front of this dress has a placket to hide the buttons that go all the way down. This is nursing friendly (even pregnancy friendly) and the fit is roomy and relaxed, but get your true size so the arm holes fit correctly. I have an XS.

This is another great dress to buy now since it can easily be worn into the middle of fall with sneakers.

4. Lilac Chloe Dress

I got the Lilac Chloe Dress in a recent summer order and WOW I’m in love. I feel like Jackie O whenever I put it on. It’s the perfect blend of sophisticated and polished, but the color and pockets make it fun and easy to wear. It’s the ideal dress for dressy events like a graduation ceremony, special church service, work lunch, etc. I love having something like this in my closet for events where a sundress just doesn’t cut it.

The chest of this dress is snug, so I sized up to a small to account for my bustier chest due to breastfeeding. Keep that in mind when choosing your sizing.

Yet another transitional dress that can be worn into the fall with a pair of pumps. Snag a darker color if you’re purchasing at the end of summer – dark red, black, navy, etc.

5. Navy Knit Striped Frenchie Dress

This Navy Knit Striped Frenchie Dress is one of my favorite purchases from last summer that I can’t wait to wear when it warms up a tad this spring. It’s boxy but not oversized or sloppy. It’s made with 100% cotton but has a luxe knit feel and can easily be worn into the fall.

6. Fresher Buds Alice Dress

Top of my current Tuckernuck wishlist is the Fresher Buds Alice Dress. It’s polished, feminine, nursing friendly, and the length makes it so easy to wear around kids (longer dresses are always easier, since you can bend down without worrying!). I plan to style this with these easy nude heeled sandals or pumps.

If the floral pattern is too summer-y for where you live, you’ll love the black option with the white trim.

7. Chambray Lyles Dress

When I first saw this Chambray Lyles Dress I thought it would make the ideal dress for family photos, newborn pictures, or a maternity session. The tie waist is removable giving you the option of a relaxed “mu-mu” or a flattering sundress. I love both options! This comes in a few different colors, but the Chambray is my favorite.

8. Royal Shirt Dress

I got this Royal Shirt Dress early in the spring two years ago in a cobalt blue (sadly, no longer available), but comes in so many other great colors. It’s ideal for business casual work wear, church, or just to wear for daily mom life. The three-quarters length sleeves and button down front feel very polished, but the boxy fit keep it casual and comfortable. The material is silky smooth stretch cotton sateen fabric and doesn’t wrinkle easily. And yes, it has pockets.

This dress comes in seven colorways. The solid colors are great for professional settings, but the floral patterns are so tempting. The length is a little long on me, so I got it altered shortly after getting it. (The picture below is pre-hemming.) Keep in mind I’m 5’1″, so if you’re a little taller, it may not need any hemming, and it runs TTS. This dress is right around $200, so it’s an investment, but a worthy one considering how much wear you could get out of it for years to come. It’s a timeless style.

I’ve worn this dress many ways: heels, sandals, and even white sneakers (I favor these Veja sneakers). Throw a baseball cap on, and you’re ready for your kids’ sporting events right after work.

9. Lavender Oxford Harris Shirt Dress

Yet another nursing-friendly (and pregnancy friendly too!) dress option for the very early fall. I love shirt dresses (always have), and this Lavender Oxford Harris Shirt Dress is calling my name. I love the idea of cuffing the sleeves, popping the collar, and styling with sneakers or loafers for a casual, everyday look. And it will also be PERFECT for dinner out since you could throw on a pair of platform sandals, and you’re good to go.

I’ve been seeing people drape chunky knits over their shoulders when they style shirt dresses, and I’ll have to try that as well.

10. Navy Kate Maxi Dress

I ordered this Navy Kate Maxi Dress within minutes of seeing it on sale during the annual Tuckernuck Sample Sale (which has already happened this year, sadly). Unfortunately, it was far too small, but I’m considering ordering it at full-price now that I have seen it in person and know how much I love it. It’s a perfect nursing friendly option for church, and since it’s navy, I can wear it year round. The midi length is beautiful and classy. I love this polished option for nursing mamas. Size up if you’re on the fence, unless you have a very tiny torso.

11. Green and White Ditsy Floral Matilda Mini Dress

One of the dresses on my spring wishlist is this Green and White Matilda Mini Dress. It’s around $150 (which is decent for Tuckernuck) and it’s nursing friendly, which is a must for me this year. I love the green and white colorway and the textured ruffles. While I used to stray from feminine patterns like this, I now feel so cute when I wear them!

I plan to wear this dress with heeled and flat sandals and even white sneakers.

12. Exclusive Chocolate One Shoulder Maxi Dress

I saw this Exclusive Chocolate One Shoulder Maxi Dress a few weeks ago and thought it would be gorgeous for a fall wedding – so I added it to this fall wedding guest dresses roundup. I love the one shoulder look and the color – both feel lightweight and airy enough to wear in the early fall while it’s still warm, but it’s totally appropriate for a later fall wedding too.

I hope you find a dress or two you love! You may also find these posts helpful:

My favorite Tuckernuck tops

My favorite Tuckernuck shoes

My favorite white jeans (after trying 15 brands)

My everyday jewelry

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