33 Dresses From Brands That Are Just as Good as Zara (But Cheaper)

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I'm not too proud to admit that I'm a lazy dresser. It's resulted in a closet full of pieces that are easy, comfortable, and never fussy, so I really can't complain. Given this, it's not hard to see why dresses are the item of clothing I own the most of. The phrase "throw-on-and-go" is music to my ears, especially during the summer when I'm sweaty and overheated

Like many of our readers, I'm a huge fan of Zara. But if the retailer is the only place you've been shopping lately, you're missing out on some stellar summer pieces that are even more affordable. Below, I've rounded up my favorite wallet-friendly dresses, with most priced around $40. Scroll down to shop my favorite affordable summer dresses right now. 

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Erin got her start as a Who What Wear intern over 13 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 Associate Director of Fashion News (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.