Summer Dresses for Every Occasion (Under $150!)

A sweet all-American dress cut in a not-too-clingy silhouette will keep you looking picture-perfect at casual backyard barbecues, picnics, and other low-fi outdoor functions.

Pop, Spot, and Rock It dress, $50, modcloth.com

Dee & Ray Mona dress, $64, piperlime.com

Coast floral dress, $52, quiksilver.com

ASOS Curve sundress in gingham, $61, asos.com

Pim + Larkin polka-dot belted shirtdress, $47, piperlime.com

A night out in a beach town calls for a more subdued version of your usual dress-up clothes—soft colors, floaty shapes, and silky fabrics ensure you can go from dinner and drinks to hanging out on the porch without skipping a beat.

Lucca Couture floral dress, $79, piperlime.com

Crochet racerback dress, $70, victoriassecret.com

Tie-dye midi dress, $60, topshop.com

Tulle printed chiffon maxi, $79, piperlime.com

Kensie watercolor-print shirtdress, $128, macys.com