Cute Spring and Summer dresses under $40 (US)! Who would have thought? We've scoured the 'net and found you the best bang for your buck. Any one of these gorgeous dresses could easily pass for a designer label. Cheap n' Chic, our favorite!
1. Nevaeh Dress
Nevaeh Dress from Forever 21's 'Heritage 1981' collection. Knee length peasant dress with embroidered floral and net detail, puff sleeves, elastic empire waist with matching tie and side slit pockets.This dress makes us want to hop into a vintage BMW with a boy we like and head to the countryside for a romantic picnic, while listening to Charlotte Gainsbourg. It would look delicious with some dark brown leather sandals, dark red sunglasses, a fresh daisy behind your ear and lots of long, dangly necklaces! $33.00.
2. Janie Babydoll Dress
Yellow jersey babydoll dress with eyelet bib and trim. Can be worn on or off shoulder. Perfect for a casual date, hanging with friends, or even a trip to a local cupcake bakery by yourself (or with a little dog).We love that the 'Janie' comes in the #1 color of Spring: Buttercream Yellow! This dress would look great paired with a white leather shoulder bag and some tiny little clock necklaces ala Marc by Marc Jacobs.
$34.50 at Delia's. Catalog and Web exclusive.
3. Hot Kiss Striped Lace Dress
This cute jumper-style dress features allover horizontal green stripes, white lace around the neck, white button accents on straps and tie belt at waist. Throw on a cute cropped jacket and you're good for work or play!We think this dress can pull off all types of footwear. Anything from your old Doc Marten combat boots, to some cutesy slip-on Keds, to some dramatic high-heeled metallic platform pumps would look absolutely wonderful! Only $34 at Hot Topic.
4. Bubble Sleeve Babydoll
This knit babydoll dress with short bubble sleeves by Soprano, very closely resembles Juicy Couture's Spring/Summer '07 Smocked Tunic Dress . So, if you've been lusting after the $158 Juicy version, but just couldn't afford it, here is your second chance!The great thing about a tunic-style dress is that it can be worn with bare legs and flats on sunny days, or jeans and boots on colder days. For a more romantic look, pair this dress with opaque tights, stacked bangles and metallic platforms.
Only $34.50-$36.50 at Alloy.com and available in extended sizes--YAY!