24 Under-$50 Summer Dresses That Over-Deliver in Every Way
Have you ever taken a chance and ordered something so affordable that just seems too good to be true—only to later confirm upon arrival that, in fact, it is? Well, this isn’t that kind of story. The dresses you’re going to come across today, while attractively priced, are actually worthy of the hype we’re building around them, too. You can take my word for it or you can just see how countless girls on Instagram have been wearing them, as well as our very own editors. Or, of course, just look up.
Now that you’re on board, I’ll let you get right to it. Below you'll find 24 summer-ready dresses, many of which can also be worn well into fall and all of which seriously over-deliver for their under-$50 price tags. I'm talking midis, minis, and maxis in a range of prints, patterns, silhouettes, and sizes—so there's truly something for everyone. To get started shopping, just keep scrolling and feel free to thank me later.
You'll use this so much now, but even more in fall.
Have you heard? Off-the-shoulder dresses are back.
Pair this mini with low-heeled sandals for perfect proportions.
I own this dress and can vouch for how easy and comfortable it is.
This midi dress is full of little details that make it special.
Wear this to an event or even just around the house.
Keep this in your closet for all your fashion emergencies.
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Since starting as an intern back in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles here at Who What Wear, and she is currently Editor-at-Large. It was a less expected route, seeing as she was graduating from business school at USC when this all began, but it has turned out to be the best one for her. Fast-forward to 2020, and she's moved to NYC from her hometown of Beverly Hills and spends her workdays a little differently from when she was an intern starting out. Currently, she focuses on a weekly mélange of shopping content. As far as her personal style goes, she's largely drawn to classic pieces and neutral basics but will always make an exception for something colorful, printed, or bejeweled as long as it's deemed worthy enough. After all, the only thing she loves more than a good party is dressing up for one. On weekdays, she can usually be found at home eating something delicious for dinner and trying to force her husband to watch 90 Day Fiancé.
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