I am currently writing this story from an NYC coffee shop where I frantically ran to after experiencing a subway car that had a broken AC. The feeling of being stuffed into a confined, cramped, and underground subway car when it's 80 degrees outside with 100% humidity is something I'd rather not have to experience again. The entire time I was in the car, instead of thinking about how hot I was, I was stressed about my sweat ruining one of my favorite skirts. Priorities right?
When the weather gets insane during the summer months, leaving you feeling like you need to take multiple showers per day, wearing some of your "cheaper" clothes isn't the worst idea. This way, you can run around town without having to worry about sweating through and ruining one of your favorite dresses, which in turn, is probably one less thing to sweat about. Ahead I pulled together 20 cheap summer dresses for you to shop and wear on those days where you really just can't. So the next time the temperature rises in wherever it is that you are, you'll have a cheap summer dress you honestly don't care what happens to.
Frolicking in this dress is a must.Available in sizes XS to XL.
Add a straw bag and you have the perfect summer 'fit. Available in sizes 12 to 28.
The perfect summer dress to wear with sneakers. Available in sizes XS to L.
Red, floral, and ruffles—the perfect combination for a throw-on-and-go dress. Available in sizes 12 to 20.
Just wait until you see the crop top version of this.Available in sizes XS to L.
Gingham: The print we'll never tire of. Available in sizes2 to 8.
Black to hide your sweat; ruffled to show off your sass. Available in sizes XS to 4X.
Almost like you're wearing two prints at once. Available in sizes XS to XXL.
Wear this with sneakers or slide into a pump for an '80s-inspired night-out look. Available in sizes XS to L.
I guarantee you'll have this dress for years to come. Available in sizes XS to XL.
We'll take the entire look, thanks. Available in sizes 0 to 18.
Both work- and play-appropriate. Available in sizes XXS to XL.
Picnic plans, anyone? Available in sizes 2 to 8.
But seriously… invite us to a picnic. Available in sizes S to M.
A casual strapless dress has never looked so good. Available in sizes XS to L.
A price tag that can't be beat. Available in sizes S to XL.
A neutral-colored dress that's somehow still interesting. Available in sizes 10 to 18.
An LBD perfect for all daytime activities. Available in sizes XS to L.
Bring on the heat because this dress will for sure keep you cool. Available in sizes S to L.
The white little dress that could. Available in sizes XXS to XL.
Next up, shop the sneaker trend that everyone will be wearing come fall.
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