33 Dresses From Brands That Are Just as Good as Zara (But Cheaper)
I'm not too proud to admit that I'm a lazy dresser. It's resulted in a closet full of pieces that are easy, comfortable, and never fussy, so I really can't complain. Given this, it's not hard to see why dresses are the item of clothing I own the most of. The phrase "throw-on-and-go" is music to my ears, especially during the summer when I'm sweaty and overheated.
Like many of our readers, I'm a huge fan of Zara. But if the retailer is the only place you've been shopping lately, you're missing out on some stellar summer pieces that are even more affordable. Below, I've rounded up my favorite wallet-friendly dresses, with most priced around $40. Scroll down to shop my favorite affordable summer dresses right now.
The sheer overlay makes this dress look much more expensive than it really is.
Nope, I'll never be too old for daisy prints.
A white dress is the perfect blank canvas to show off jewelry or your new summer sandals.
This dress is at the higher end of the price spectrum, but I think it's definitely worth it.
This is the perfect house dress if you're working from home.
I can't seem to stop buying white dresses—they just always look so crisp.
You could also unbutton this dress and wear it over your bathing suit.
Pale yellow is a major color trend this summer.
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