31 Under-$150 Summer Dresses to Shop Right Now

last updated 2 May 2022

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If there’s one staple I wear on repeat in the summer, it’s a great dress. During the rest of the year, my wardrobe generally revolves around jeans and tailored pants, but summer is the season in which my dress wardrobe really comes to life. From date-night dresses to fancy styles for a wedding guest look to easy silhouettes for vacation, I find practically any excuse to throw one on. With that in mind, I’m currently on the hunt for dresses for the season ahead and uncovered some great finds for under $150.

I had the latest trends in mind, so you’ll find everything from pieces with barely there straps and cutouts to ’90s-inspired styles and micro mini hemlines. I’m also always on the lookout for timeless styles, so there are plenty of those to discover here as well. Ahead, 31 cool under-$150 summer dresses to add to your closet.

Mango

Cut-Out Ruched Dress

Yes to teeny-tiny straps.

Zara

Buttoned Cut Out Dress

I found the dress that is about to go viral on Zara.

Reformation

Leslie Ecomove Zip Front Active Dress

I need this for a tennis look.

Open Edit

Open Stitch Sleeveless Cotton Blend Sweater Dress

Get ready to see this dress style everywhere for summer.

Astr the Label

Armona Dress

This feels primed for a wedding guest look.

Zara

Satin Effect Mini Dress

I can't get enough of the micro hemlines that are everywhere this season.

Skims

Ribbed Long Slipdress

Maxi lengths are the moment.

Zara

Cut Out Dress

For vacation.

Zara

Satin Effect Cut Out Dress

Another dress that's perfect if you're headed to a summer wedding.

Reformation

Alden Dress

I would style this with pointed black knee-high boots.

With Jéan

Holly Dress

Style your swimsuit underneath.

Rare London

Strappy Maxi Dress

All the cutouts, please and thank you.

Zara

Contrast Topstitched Tube Dress

I love the topstitching.

Zara

Long Crochet Knit Dress

It's about to be a crochet summer.

Zara

Midi Bustier Dress

You probably know by now that I always love a '90s-inspired piece.

H&M

V-Neck Cotton Dress

Just wait until you see the back.

Zara

Sweetheart Neckline Mini Dress

For a fun night out.

Zara

Stretch Linen Blend Dress

This belongs in a suitcase.

Zara

Fitted Dress

The only thing missing is a great pair of heels.

Mango

Long Sleeve Cutout Dress

An elegant take on cutouts.

H&M

Tie-Back Dress

The bow adds a nice touch.

Mango

Lyocell Denim Dress

I'm always here for a denim moment.

Reformation

Lainey Dress

Strappy dresses are comin' in hot.

Réalisation

The Vivienne Dress

A sale find you shouldn't sleep on.

Who What Wear Collection

Rosanna Knit Polo Dress

It doesn't get more classic than a polo dress.

Zara

Satin Effect Cut Out Dress

The Zara dress that is everywhere on TikTok.

Mango

Strapless Dress

Yet another '90s-inspired piece I'm eyeing.

Zara

Openwork Knit Dress

So gorgeous.

Free People

Piper Midi Dress

More cool cutouts.

Miaou

Vicky Mini Dress

How fun is this print?

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.