The 9 Best Affordable Celeb Dresses of Summer 2019 (So Far)

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Celebrity style can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, they can showcase pieces and trends that are majorly inspiring, but on the other hand, the fact that they're often inaccessibly priced can be a real letdown. So when we find pieces that are both inspiring and more affordable, that's where the magic happens. Luckily, all of our favorite well-dressed women, from Kate and Pippa Middleton to Freida Pinto, have stepped out in wallet-friendly pieces this summer.

For instance, Irina Shayk led us on to a $98 Reformation dress that immediately skyrocketed to the top of our wish list. If you think the dress is a bit too short, Shayk offered a smart styling hack: Simply wear biker shorts underneath. The sisters Middleton, Emily Ratajkowski, Hilary Duff, and others also wore amazingly cute dresses recently, so scroll down to shop them all. 

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Pippa Middleton
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Attending Wimbledon, Pippa Middleton styled cult Danish brand Ganni to perfection with a white bag and coordinating sandals.

On Pippa Middleton: Ganni Floral-Print Crepe Wrap Dress ($205)

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Irina Shayk
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Irina Shayk paired her Reformation dress with a great basic denim jacket and timeless Dr. Martens boots.

On Irina Shayk: Reformation Lindsay Dress ($98); Dr. Martens 1460 Alt 8-Eye Boots ($160)

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Queen Letizia
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Leave it to Queen Letizia to find the chicest dress from Zara's entire sale section and make it look royalty-worthy.

On Queen Letizia: Zara Tweed Dress With Gemstone Buttons ($30)

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Emily Ratajkowski
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EmRata proves that throwing on a dress and sneakers is always the answer.

On Emily Ratajkowski: Réalisation Isabelli Dress ($180); Rixx Eyewear Scarlett Sunglasses ($169); Jennifer Fisher Mini Hailey Hoops ($425); Paco Rabanne Chain Mail Bag ($1421); Adidas Samba Sneakers ($90)

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Freida Pinto
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Freida Pinto celebrated the launch of Christy Dawn's collaboration with Madewell wearing the cute Piper dress from the limited-edition collection. 

On Freida Pinto: Madewell x Christy Dawn Piper Midi Dress ($198)

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Hilary Duff
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Hilary Duff looks like the epitome of cozy chic in an affordable Madewell maxi dress and oversize cardigan. 

On Hilary Duff: Madewell Tiered Tie Back Midi Dress ($148)

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On Mindy Kaling: DVF Goldie Dandelion Wrap Dress ($146)

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Chrissy Teigen brilliantly styled this affordable dress with a statement gold belt and coordinating earrings. Are you taking notes?

On Chrissy Teigen: Chrissy Teigen x Revolve Phuket Mini Dress ($113)

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Kate Middleton
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We all know how much Kate Middleton loves her Alexander McQueen, so it's rather exciting to see her in a lower-priced dress that's as stylish as any designer item. 

On Kate Middleton: Sandro Printed Flowing Midi Dress ($199); Castañer shoes

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Erin Fitzpatrick
Senior News Editor

Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern over 12 years ago—back when the site only published a single story per day. (Who What Wear has since increased that number twentyfold.) She graduated magna cum laude from USC, which is how she ended up moving to Los Angeles from her hometown of San Diego. In college, she also interned at Refinery29, where she was promoted to editorial assistant and then assistant editor. After nearly three years at R29, she came back to WWW in 2016, where she currently holds the title of senior news editor (as well as the unofficial title of resident royal expert—in case you haven't noticed her numerous Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton stories). She spends her days trying to incorporate her idols, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer, into as many stories as possible. Outside of work, she loves tennis, classic rock, traveling, and smothering her dog with affection.