Summer is the perfect time to slip into a dress. Summer dresses can be dressed up or down and take you through an entire day, making them a great addition to your wardrobe.
Here are the top store to find the perfect summer dress this year.
Old Navy Old Navy is the perfect place to shop for casual clothing that looks good and will last you through an entire season for an affordable price. What I love about the selection of summer dresses from Old Navy is the selection. You can get a single style, such as a halter dress, in ten different patterns and designs. The dresses also range from super casual beach dresses to a black linen dress that can be done up and worn to dinner. Summer dresses from Old Navy run in sizes XXS to XXL and are twenty to thirty dollars.
Macy’s Macy’s is a great department store to find the latest styles of summer dresses from great designers. One of summers biggest dress fashions is the trapeze dress, and I found over thirty different designs from as many designers. Because of the variety of designers the price range for any dress is really varied, but they do have regular sales which you can get great deals with.
J. Crew
I love J. Crew’s selection of summer dresses because of the unique styles that are still trendy. J. Crew takes popular fashions and adds a little twist to them, giving you something that is borderline ethnic but still a little preppy. Sun dresses, linen halters, strapless, doll dresses, and tank dresses, the list goes on. The only downfall with the summer dresses from J. Crew is that they come in a very limited supply, so if you fall in love with one and it is sold out at one store or online, your chances of finding it are slim.
American Apparel American Apparel is the place to go if you want to stock your wardrobe with basic dresses that can be dressed up. The line features solid, mostly cotton pieces in traditional cuts that you can work into your own fashion style. Simple tanks, halters and strapless cotton dresses for summer under thirty dollars are great when paired with cute flip flops and accessorized.
H&M;
Like American Apparel, H&M; is a great store to stock up on basics for the season. H&M; is more than basics though, they have some great designs that are very unique as well as classic summer dresses with a fresh look. Best part is you can get a great shirt dress or wrap dress for under twenty dollars and no on is the wiser. Visit the H&M; website for store locations.
Forever 21
If you want the latest trend in a cool design head to Forever 21. Shopping at this store really is almost like shopping at a flea market, you have to dig to find the good stuff, but when you do find something it is worth the effort. Everything in here is very trendy, and very girly, but there are a few dresses that hit the mark for classic style and of the moment.
Express
Express dresses are usually two things, flirty and fun. Every season the line of clothing from Express includes a few dresses that are sure to draw attention when you are in them. If you would rather be a wallflower, skip Express- otherwise have fun. Sizes range from small to large and if it is not available in stores the website has never let me down.
Banana Republic
Summer dresses from Banana Republic can take you from Sunday brunch to dinner. I like to shop for dresses here when I am looking for something to make me feel like the proper young lady my mother raised me to be, the dresses are classic and beautiful. The average dress from Banana Republic is about $125, but that is not a lot at all for a special occasion dress.
Victoria’s Secret
If you like the Victoria’s Secret line of lingerie, you are going to love their summer dresses. The dresses are all fun, they are all flirty and they are all made to make you look super sexy. The Victoria’s Secret line of summer dresses include everything from dresses that can double as beach cover ups to jersey dresses that are ready for a night out on the town. Dresses are available in sizes XS-XL and are all under $100.
American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitter dresses are perfect for those, when in doubt moments. Swing, wrap and strapless dresses are the perfect piece for just about any occasion. Most of the dresses are under forty dollars, with just a couple styles priced at around fifty dollar. Sizes available are 0-14.
