By Joey Cahue
The beaming sun, a light breeze, and a handful of friends are all you need to make the most of your summer. However, one important tangible is missing from that list: a dress. Summer dresses have swept the shelves by storm, taking over the traditional pair of shorts and tee-shirt. Coming in a variety of styles such as tee-shirt dresses, A-line, maxi, high-low, and so many more, there’s a dress suited for everyone. Whether it’s a day at the beach or a night on the town, stores like Forever 21, Saks, Revolve, Free People, and several other brands carry a something that’s bound to make its way into your closet this summer. As much as we’d like to live in an eternal summer, it’s such a short season making most people limit their budget. Read on to see what we think are the best summer dresses under $75.
If you’re into the long and flowing floral dress, but not ready to shell out $75, then no worries because H&M has a similar type. The dress is a black midi floral dress with short sleeves, only ringing up at $19!
Large floral print isn’t everyone’s favorite, so if you’re looking for something understated yet festive, go for the Re:Named’s Frill Embroidered Dress! It’s subtle soft pink embroidered pattern is bound to win your heart for $66 at ShopBop.
There’s a lot of downtime during the summer, and sometimes you just want to kick back in something more comfortable. Z Supply’s Pocket Tee Dress is stylish yet comfortable and comes in black and ash green. It could be found on ShopBop for $58.
Pinstripes elongate the torso and flatter everyone. The flounce trim gives the dress a nice touch! This dress is only $22.90 at Forever 21!
This boho-chic dress is great for lounging around at the beach or a summer barbecue. Its empire-waist is relaxing to wear while still turning heads. The dress comes in mustard, ivory, and black and could be found at Urban Outfitters for $44.
Urban Outfitter’s brand does an exceptional job with their own clothing! The Valencia Embroidered Shift Dress could be dressed up with wedges for a formal event, or dressed down with some sandals. It could be yours at Urban Outfitters for $69.
For those searching for something that stands out more than the floral patterns and gingham prints, Zara is the place for you. This dress has an intricate knot waist and bold thick stripes. This dress will not go unnoticed! It’s $45.90 at Zara.
Perfect for any formal summer event, ASOS’s cold-shoulder design is elegant. The dusty pink shade is timeless and could even work for spring. The pleated skirt gives it a sophisticated finishing touch. Pick it up on ASOS’s website for only $56!
Simplicity never goes out of style, and this little black sundress from ASOS could quickly become a staple in your closet. The square neckline creates a 90s appeal. This little black dress (which comes in stripes, too) only rings up at $16 on ASOS’s website.
To kick off the search, Amuse Society offers their Seaside Dress for only $75. The black and white floral pattern could be mixed and matched with several different shoe and bag colors. The slit is perfect for any summer occasion! The dress could be found at Revolve.
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