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 pull the trigger on 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!