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 cost less than $100).
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Saturday/Sunday Elisabeth Maxi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie
Everlane The Luxe Cotton Tie-Front Tee Dress, $, available at Everlane
LC Lauren Conrad Plus Size Long Sleeve Mini Peasant Dress, $, available at Kohl's
ASTR The Label Bubble Sleeve Sweetheart Slit Maxi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
NastyGal Plus Size Gingham Print Tiered Mini Dress, $, available at NastyGal
Scoop Print Slip Dress, $, available at Walmart
Intimately Day To Night Convertible Slip, $, available at Free People
Madewell Linen-Blend Alexandra Button-Front Mini Dress, $, available at Madewell
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
Wild Fable Ruffle Hem Woven Dress, $, available at Target
Mango Ruffles Flowy Dress, $, available at Mango
& 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
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
Torrid Blue Stripe Rib Bodycon Dress, $, available at Torrid
Aerie Easy Knit Striped Cover Up, $, available at Aerie
Reformation Jeannette Dress, $, available at Reformation
Lacausa Alma Slip Dress, $, available at LACAUSA
Universal Standard Foundation Tank Dress, $, available at Universal Standard
Amazon Essentials Surplice Maxi Dress, $, available at Amazon
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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