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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Halogen Smocked Tiered Maxi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom

PACT Essential Puff-Sleeve Dress, $, available at PACT

Intimately Like Me Or Love Me Slip, $, available at Free People

LC Lauren Conrad Plus Size Knot-Strap Tiered Maxi Dress, $, available at Kohl's

ASTR The Label Ruched Shirtdress, $, available at Nordstrom Rack

Quince 100% Washable Silk Slip Dress, $, available at Quince

Daily Practice Tuvalu Sweater Set, $, available at Anthropologie

Everlane The Corduroy Mini Dress, $, available at Everlane

Scoop V-Neck Midi Slip Dress, $, available at Walmart

UO Arna Midi Slip Dress, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Madewell Linen-Blend V-Neck Dolman-Sleeve Mini Dress, $, available at Madewell

& Other Stories Shirt Mini Dress, $, available at & Other Stories

Eloquii Striped Cami Dress, $, available at Eloquii

H&M Floral Puff-Sleeved Dress, $, available at H&M

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

Aerie Spring Fling Halter Dress, $, available at AE

Wild Fable Tie Back Slip Dress, $, available at Target

Mango Printed Pleated Dress, $, available at Mango

Lucy Paris Avery Floral Dress, $, available at Lucy Paris

Daily Ritual Lived-in Relaxed-Fit Short-Sleeve Crewneck Maxi Dress, $, available at Amazon

Onzie Active Dress, $, available at Shopbop

ASOS DESIGN Curve Edit T-shirt Dress, $, available at ASOS

Lou & Grey Signaturesoft Lite Cocoon Pocket Dress, $, available at LOFT

Torrid Off-Shoulder Peasant Midi Dress, $, available at Torrid

Reformation Jeannette Dress, $, available at Reformation

Lacausa Freya Slip, $, available at LACAUSA

Universal Standard Helen V-Neck Liquid Jersey Shift 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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