Although I love a good pair of jeans, I'll pick a breezy summer dress to wear over denim any day. Now that the weather is reaching the high 70s in the city, I'm leaning more and more into the surge of summer dresses that have been inundating my heart and mind. If you're an impulsive shopper like me, it's easy to snag a super-cute, ultra-trendy summer dress style that you've seen on at least five celebrities. Let's be real, though. Timeless, chic summer dresses are where it's at, especially ones easy on the eyes and wallet.
Below, browse 40 dresses I can't stop thinking about, all ringing in under $100. Ahead of the official start of summer, aka Memorial Day weekend, these are the cutest clothing items you need the most. Happy shopping!
This one is a best seller for a reason—it goes with everything.
This pick instantly transports me to the South of France.
You can always use a cute LBD in your summer rotation.
One word: Chic.
The high neckline on this dress makes it feel ultra elevated while still making a statement with a pop of color.
Wait, I think I just found the holy grail of all white maxi dresses.
The ruched bodice on this mini makes it extra comfy.
For the people who are dead set on living their Hot Girl Summer life.
Little details on knit dresses—like these O rings—can transform anything from boring to brilliant.
At 50% off, this Zara maxi is an absolute steal.
Although there's only one size left in this dress, I'm patiently waiting for it to arrive in the mail after I already hit buy.
Not a want, but a need.
No need for a bikini—this one already has one built in.
This dress looks 10 times more expensive than it actually is.
Match with your limoncello this summer.
Channel your inner Meredith Blake with this ultra-cute activewear look perfect for running errands in.
I can never say no to a knit dress.
Staud for less than $100? Sign me up.
I can get behind the sheer trend this year.
This dress is a classic for a reason.
BRB, transforming the rest of my closet to match this dreamy lilac hue.
A preppy pick for those late summer evenings on the New England coast.
Crotchet maxi dresses may be one of the best dress trends to emerge from this year.
Ideal for any summer weddings you have.
Reformation's linen is simply unmatched.
This color is living rent-free in my mind as of late.
Adorable.
Framboise fantasy.
This mod-looking dress looks like it was taken straight off the set of Daisy Jones & The Six.
Weird tan lines aside, this is a major slay.
Zara's knitted dresses are some of the comfiest on the market.
Style this dress up or down with a pair of heeled sandals and chunky gold jewelry or your favorite running shoes and an oversize poplin dress shirt.
This pick is already en route to me.
I didn't think I would love zebra print this much in 2023, yet here we are.
This chocolate color is divine.
No need to pack a steamer on your summer travels abroad. This dress already comes pre-wrinkled and is all the more effortlessly chic because of it.
This butter-yellow dress from Mango is by far one of my favorites on the list.
Green with envy for whoever snags this dress before I do.
I'll leave you with this gem.
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Whoa, This Abercrombie Sale Is Full of Incredibly Chic Finds—25 Standouts That Have My AttentionEverything from cool jeans to sleek dresses.
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Eva Mendes Wore the Anti-Trend Dress Style That Looks Expensive Every Time—GuaranteedI'd pick it over an LBD any day.
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Gwyneth Paltrow Wore the Easy Dress-and-Shoe Outfit That Says "I Summer in the Hamptons"She understood the assignment.
