For most of us, that designer-made dress with an upper-hundreds price tag is more of a dream buy than a wardrobe essential — one that we won't be getting too much mileage out of once spring and summer come to an end. So, with an itch for something new but a budget in mind, we're taking a savvier approach to our skin-baring frock expenditures by finding just-as-lovely alternatives that still leave space on the balance sheet.
Ahead, summer's best dresses that look like a million bucks (but only cost under $100).
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Eloquii Belted T-Shirt Dress, $, available at Eloquii

Uniqlo V-Neck Short-Sleeve Flare Dress, $, available at Uniqlo

With a loose cut and balloon sleeves, all you need is a breeze for a picture-perfect 'fit.
H&M Chiffon Dress, $, available at H&M

The Drop Ilana Loose Sleeveless Wide-Hem Poplin Maxi Dress, $, available at Amazon

Anthropologie Nell Tiered Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Scoop Print Slip Dress, $, available at Walmart

LC Lauren Conrad Plus Size Ruffle Wrap Midi Dress, $, available at Kohl's

Wild Fable Ruffle Hem Woven Dress, $, available at Target

Intimately Day To Night Convertible Slip, $, available at Free People

& Other Stories Ruffled Puff Sleeve Mini Dress, $, available at & Other Stories

French Connection Harmony Cotton Trapeze Dress, $, available at Nordstrom

PACT Fit & Flare Strappy Midi Dress, $, available at PACT

Lucy Paris Roni Slip Dress, $, available at Lucy Paris

Daily Ritual Lived-in Cotton Relaxed-Fit Maxi Dress, $, available at Amazon

Oak + Fort Knit Dress, $, available at Oak + Fort

C/MEO Collective Same Things Mini Dress, $, available at Cara Cara

ASTR The Label Poplin Tiered Maxi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom Rack

re:named Eli Large Collared Dress, $, available at Shopbop

Simply Be Shirred Midi Dress, $, available at ASOS

Lou & Grey Jersey Midi Tee Dress, $, available at LOFT

Quince Washable Stretch Silk Slip Dress, $, available at Quince

Madewell Linen-Blend Alexandra Button-Front Mini Dress, $, available at Madewell

Aerie Easy Knit Striped Cover Up, $, available at Aerie

Reformation Jeannette Dress, $, available at Reformation

Lacausa Alma Slip Dress, $, available at LACAUSA

NastyGal Textured Crew Neck Puff Sleeve Mini Dress, $, available at NastyGal

Universal Standard Foundation Tank Dress, $, available at Universal Standard

Amazon Essentials Surplice Maxi Dress, $, available at Amazon

Everlane The Parklet Shirtdress, $, available at Everlane

Torrid Green Floral Challis Smocked Midi Dress, $, available at Torrid

Lucky Brand Striped Ruched Maxi Dress, $, available at Amazon Fashion

J. Crew Pleated Midi Dress in Crinkle Gingham, $, available at J. Crew

Mango Ruffled Poplin Dress, $, available at Mango

Storets Lucy Off-the-Shoulder Mini Dress, $, available at Storets

J.ING Charlene Cheetah Midi Dress, $, available at J.ING
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