Pretty Little Sundresses to Wear All Summer Long (and Under $50)

July 12, 2013

Pretty Little Sundresses to Wear All Summer Long (and Under $50)

Going Tribal

Tribal inspired prints are figuratively all the rage right now. Can't get enough of geo patterns and designs. This little number is a great example of the trend without going overboard.

$24.99 at JCPenney.
Sun Striper

When in doubt, wear stripes. Simple, classic and this dress has a twist. Tiny pleats add a textural element that stands out. Belt it or wear it in all of its loose, comfortable glory.

$34.99 at Mango.
Hot and Pink

This ladylike cut mixed with a totally hot color is just what you need for casual cocktail hours under the stars or on the beach. And the price is pretty unbeatable, too.

$11.99 at JCPenney.
Color Blocked

Love the old school 70s vibe of this dress. From the color combination and the curving blocks to the easy knit construction with tons of movement, this is a picnic frock if there ever was one.

$15.80 at Forever21.
Cropped

Crop top dresses with a faux two-piece vibe are very happening, very flattering and very comfortable. This blue shade will flatter a bunch of different skin shades and remind you of great blue waves we all hope to see at least once during our summer vacations.

$13.65 at Dillards.
In The Navy

What's not to love about the endless possibilities of such an easy look? Pile on your favorite statement pieces. Put on your favorite wedges or sandals. Wear this to dinner, to lunch, to brunch and to do your laundry. This is your sundress workhorse.

$30 at Gap.
Swinger

When it comes to lightweight and loose, it doesn't get much better than a cotton dress that keeps you cool and allows you to eat your fill at every rooftop BBQ you attend on a given Saturday night. Forget about the need to be constricted to feel sexy. Sometimes carefree and fun is more appealing.

$42.43 at ASOS.
Tropical

This dress reminds me of a moonlit luau I've only ever seen glimpses of on TV. But I can pretend amazing memories in this dress, and look adorable while doing it.

$27.00 at Old Navy.

A contributing writer to theFashionSpot, Marisa has penned articles and features in over a dozen online and print publications. She's worked as fashion critic and creative director for papierdoll.com, been the managing editor for Caribbean-based Ocean Style Magazine, and worked with Set Magazine, a luxury lifestyle magazine based in Zurich, as a contributing editor. She splits her time between New York, Los Angeles and her hometown as a freelance fashion and cultural copywriter, editor and journalist. You can find out more at her site marisaswanson.com and follow her on Twitter @mraswan.