I am a butterfingers, so I have the Otter Defender case on my phone. Unfortunately, as far as I know, they're just solid colors, not pretty.

I like ebay for cell phone covers. What phone do you have? I actually just a upgraded this weekend myself. From an iphone 5s to the 8plus. Wow, what a difference in size. They tried selling us cases there at the store but I either get mine online from ebay or TJ Maxx/Marshalls etc. While they were transferring our info on our phones, me and dd ran to TJMaxx near by and picked up phone cases. I'm not sure I like my screen uncovered though. My last screen protector was sorta of matte finish film which didn't show scratches and left my screen like brand new...This time I have some sort of "liquid" screen protector...I'm thinking I may get a flip type case that covers the front of the phone when not in use. I had one previously...not "pretty" but kept the phone protected.

https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/source?scid=&gclid=CjwKCAjwmufZBRBJEiwAPJ3LpqHYJFDK77Hoik4EZ3YRkW2dg-pFAYQo0yHIpeROeoQ6yChm3yjnfxoCByEQAvD_BwEI will only use an Otterbox on my phones. They make the phones big and bulkier, but I've dropped mine so many times, and it's protected my phones perfectly every time.

I search eBay for the model of my phone because it must be made to fit the phone exactly. I select only USA sellers. I find the type I like best and buy it. There are a few that are similar to the Otter box. Just be sure to make sure you are selecting the right one for your model.

What model is your phone?

I with otter box.

I've used Otterbox as well on my 2 phones.

I think it depends what you're looking for. There are covers that are light and thin and more cosmetic than not (the cheap ones) and there are also the more substantial cases like Otter Box that provide real protection. There may be other brands too but I know I hear Otter Box over and over from people who want reliable damage protection. It's more expensive than the flimsy ones but cheaper than insurance and cheaper than replacing a damaged phone or screen.

I have to use the "Be Careful Elmer" protection system because I keep my phone in my front pocket and a protective case would make it too bulky. So far, so good, just one phone was lost when it decided to jump out of my pocket and go swimming in a toilet. It was a few months from the contract end anyway so the damage was minor - I had to pay off the few months remaining but I got a new phone immediately.

I have iPhone 6. I'll check ebay.

Spec makes good cases too I had one on a previous one.

https://www.speckproducts.com/apple/iphone-cases/iphone-6-cases.html

Here's the ebay link

https://www.ebay.com/b/Cases-Covers-Skins-for-iPhone-6/20349/bn_365342

Raven, great ebay link. Thank you. DIL has Incipio, so I'll take a look at those.

The Otterboxes are all bulky, right?

DH, DS and I all have had the Speck with rubber grips for several years, and it's worked out well for us. Don't know if you'll find a color selection that fills the 'pretty' bill, but I specifically purchased the red/black one so I could easily find it in my purse at a glance. (I call it my SpiderMan phone.) I stayed away from the Otterboxes because they were all too bulky -- I don't have large hands, and I was afraid the added bulk might make the phone more cumbersome and easily dropped.

Might be a good idea just to view them in person at Target or Best Buy -- you'll see decent samplings there. (I ended up purchasing online.)

I use a Life proof. It is a little bulky, but it has survived many a drop and is soft and grippy on the sides. I think it was about $80 on Amazon.. Well worth it.

I have a LifeProof too and I love it., Mine is two colors of pink. It starts out expensive, but they will replace it for free, you just pay shipping. I think I have had 3 of them.

i have the "commuter" otter box, slimmer than the "defender"... just white, got at TJmaxx.. does the job :)

Speck makes good cases. You just have to make sure they are the ‘military grade’ style when you buy. Go to the Speck website. They almost always have several cute styles and designs to choose from and almost always have something on sale. All are around $40-50. I definitely recommend you have the liquid screen protection.

Don't hold me to this, but I believe Lifeproof and Otterbox are the same company now. I can’t stand the large bulk of Otterbox cases. And Lifeproof didn’t honor their warranty when I had one of those several years ago.

Outside, you're right, but it didn't happen recently. It was 5 years ago.

Otterbox acquires Lifeproof

OtterBox Symmetry Series for me, iPhone 7, didn't add a lot of width to the phone, and I can still carry it in my pants pockets. Mine has a rose design.

I have a Lunatix Flak case. Doesn't protect the screen and it's not waterproof but it does the job for my iPhone 6s. HERE is a link to a case I found on Amazon. It's a Lunatix Architex for $13.

ETA Link to Lunatik cases on eBay HERE

Spigen Tough Armor has been protecting my phones for many years. I drop it from time to time, but never in water, although I do use it when fishing. One of these days.....

I only use Otterbox commuter cases. They are not pretty but they work really well and aren't super bulky like the defender cases. If you're using an older phone, you can often find Otterboxes on Amazon (with Amazon as the seller) and Ebay for greatly reduced prices.

I think I'll try that Otterbox commuter. I didn't want to pay much over its price.

https://smile.amazon.com/OtterBox-COMMUTER-iPhone-Case-Packaging/dp/B00N1XBDPO/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1530658293&sr=8-6&keywords=otterbox%2Bcommuter%2Biphone%2B6&dpID=31bsac9FeOL&preST=SY300_QL70&dpSrc=srch&th=1

But I also like the corner bumpers on this one: (But the "look" reminds me of a car tire.)

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0784G8VTM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1SYM8UZNY48EC&psc=1

So many wonderful and helpful suggestions, thank you ALL for educating me.

Had otterbox commuter, and it was just ok. I now have Otterbox defender, and I would definitely buy again.

Another vote for Speck. DH and I both have the Presidio GRIP. Great impact barrier and no-slip grip. I have the Ballet Pink, which IRL looks pale lavender.

Prices vary so do some price shopping.

I reapply grip to my phone case on a regular basis. Simple, spray on technique.

Spray Grip