The Best Tuckernuck Dresses (for every occasion)

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 of other popular fashion posts.)

One of my ALL time favorite fashion retailers is Tuckernuck. I discovered Tuckernuck only a few years ago, but I’ve become rather loyal since finding them. 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 a more accessible place to shop (specifically online) since it took 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 (I rounded up some great Tuckernuck styles on a budget in this post).

Tuckernuck Dresses Sizing

Before we get into the dresses, I wanted to share a note on sizing. Since Tuckernuck is an online boutique, the sizing is a little different for each brand they carry. For that reason, they have a detailed “size and fit” section on every item. This will tell you what size the model is wearing and her measurements. I also find that the reviews on each dress help me make a good guess on sizing.

Tuckernuck also has an in-house brand, and I find that it runs pretty true-to-size. The only style that I find runs small is their Chloe dress – and that’s because it’s super fitted in the chest. I sized up to a small in that and wear an XS in most everything else.

The Best Tuckernuck Dresses for Every Occasion

Today, I’m sharing a roundup of my favorite dresses from Tuckernuck for the cooler months as we head into fall, including casual day dresses, dresses for weddings and date nights and more.

1. Pomander Place Vivienne Dress

The Vivienne Dress competes with the Callahan and Charlie dress as one of my most-worn Tuckernuck dresses– I love it so much that I have it in three colors. It’s a throw-on-and-go option for fall and winter that somehow always looks chic. You can dress it down with loafers and white sneakers during the week or elevate it with boots or heels for dinners. It’s just so easy, and I think the price point is really good considering the quality and wear you’ll get out of it.

2. Callahan Shirt Dress

I love the fit of the Callahan oversized shirt dress. I wear 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 (this happens to be one of my favorite nursing friendly dresses).

This dress comes in a ton of different materials. I own the chambray, which comes in a sheer linen material that’s perfect for the warmer months (I tend to wear tan Amazon biker shorts underneath, which I like to wear when chasing my kids around in a dress). I also own (and am pictured in) the Winetasting colorway, which comes in a crepe fabric (much better for cooler weather). That color doesn’t need a slip or shorts underneath. 

I love this dress because the style can easily be worn in every single season. The sleeves give it that cold weather “feel”, but the shirt dress cut also lends itself to warmer days. It’s also one of my favorite dresses to wear to church. (This post has more ideas about what to wear to church.)

3. Corinne Dress

The cut, fit and color of the Tuckernuck Navy Corinne Dress blew me away a first sight. It’s the ideal dress for dressy events like baby showers (here are my favorite baby shower guest outfit ideas), graduation ceremonies (here are some other graduation ceremony outfit ideas), special church services, work lunches, etc. I love having something like this in my closet for dressier events. Navy is such a timeless color that not only is is perfect for fall, but can be worn in every season!

5. Pomander Place Mabel Maxi Dress

The Mabel Maxi is such a flattering, feminine option. The flowy shape makes it feel effortless, but it still looks pulled together for dinners, showers, or church. It’s one of those versatile dresses that works year-round depending on how you style it– with sandals in early fall, and with a cardigan or cropped jacket with the temperatures drop.

This is also a darling dress for family photos, especially if you have kids you’ll be chasing around (I feel your pain) since it flows so nicely. Plus, it’s also a breastfeeding friendly dress!

6. Green Dupioni Esme Dress

Hello gorgeous! This Green Dupioni Esme Dress sold out so fast last year that I couldn’t get my hands on it, but this year I’m determined. It’s so striking in the best way. The sheen of the fabric makes it instantly elevated, and it’s perfect for weddings, formal dinners, or even black-tie with heels since the midi length lends itself to all dress codes. I love adding a shawl for cooler evenings in the fall and winter– it’s so timeless and elegant.

7. Chambray Lyles Dress

This Lyles Dress is a perfect “everything” dress. I wore the red colorway for family photos last fall (see my favorite family photos dress ideas linked in this post), but the chambray and navy would also work perfectly for church services, brunch, or a baby shower. The material isn’t super thick, but it’s also not thin – so, like I said, it really does work for everything. The fit is shockingly good, even without the belt. Maxi dresses can swallow my petite frame, but this fits perfectly. I went with an XS since I knew the fit was relaxed. I recommend sizing down if you’re on the fence. Since the belt is removable, it works for maternity as well.

8. Tweed Jackie Dress

Like the Chloe dress I mentioned above, this Jackie Dress is another Tuckernuck staple that comes in a million colors. In black tweed, it feels especially polished for fall. I’d style it with black tights and ballet flats for a chic daytime look, or swap in heels for a more formal dinner or event. It’s also totally work-friendly and would be so cute paired with so many of these comfortable and stylish work shoes.

9. Black Marina Dress

Simple, flattering, and professional. The Marina Dress in black is ideal for fall, it’s perfect with black heels or mules, and I love that it layers so easily under jackets. The fit is effortless without being sloppy, and it works for everything from church, work, to dinner out.

10. Hyacinth House Burnt Orange Floral Louisa Mini Dress

This one isn’t Tuckernuck, but I had to include it for fall. The burnt orange floral print on this dress is such a great seasonal color, and the fit feels feminine without being over the top. It’s a fun little mini to wear with ballet flats or boots this time of year. I also included it in my roundup of the best dresses for family photos.

11. Cream Freya Fringe Sweater Dress

Another Hyacinth House dress carried by Tuckernuck, because this fringe sweater dress just belongs here. I love a sweater dress in the fall, and this one feels modern with the fringe detail. It’s cozy without being bulky, and it looks just as good with boots as it does with ballet flats (here’s how I style boots with dresses). I’d even throw on heels and a trench coat for something a little more fancy.

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

The 8 Best Shoes to Wear with a Maxi Dress

The Best Fall Nordstrom Dresses

My favorite white jeans (after trying 15 brands)

My everyday jewelry

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