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    38 Cheap Summer Dresses That'll Make The Heat A Little More Bearable

    Nothing to wear? Don't sweat it. Just wear one of these.

    1. A tie-front midi dress that'll give your midsection a little peekaboo time.

    2. A ruffled, smocked bodice open back stunner that just might be the dress of your vacationing dreams — emphasis on the dream part.

    3. A ruffled and tiered babydoll dress people will think you got for way more than you actually paid!

    4. A ruffled flowy smocked-bust midi dress to give your wardrobe a classic and effortless look.

    5. A soft tie-dye maxi dress, because who said tie-dye was a thing of the past? Not me! Well, not since quarantine started!

    6. A bandanna print cami dress designed with a tie-tassel shoulder detail, scoop neckline, elasticized waist, and a buttoned keyhole back so you're always in style even when you're sweating it out.

    7. An incredibly lovely ruffled sleeve midi dress that's a little low-cut but will work great with a lacy cami or some fashion tape.

    8. A tropical-print maxi dress you can wear on your next vacation, or your next I-wish-I-were-on-vacation day.

    A customer review photo of the maxi dress in light green.

    9. A festival-worthy halter dress that won't break the bank, because, well, dress for the future you want — one where we can go outside again.

    10. A button-down midi dress so perfect it'll become your go-to summer dress for any occasion.

    11. A super-basic sleeveless T-shirt dress — everyone needs one of these, it's just a fact so you should stop fighting it.

    12. A fantastic off-center ruched mini dress that's designed in a super soft woven fabric, a V-neckline, self-tie shoulder straps, princess seams, full lining, concealed back zip, and a flounce hem.

    13. A flowy ruffled-hem dress you're ::best Rick Astley voice:: never gonna give up, never gonna put down, and that's never gonna make you cry, never gonna tell a lie, and hurt you.

    14. A comfy and breezy T-shirt dress, because it doesn't matter if it's 1,000 degrees outside — and all you wanna do is eat ice cream.

    15. An adorable sweetheart neck mini dress casually designed with a smocked waist, ruffle hem, and in so many fun colors.

    16. A flowy polka-dot-print maxi dress to give your summer wardrobe a classic print in the most comfortable way.

    17. A comfy bohemian tunic you can perfectly match with an adorable pair of strappy sandals — especially when those temperatures are blazing.

    18. A stunning off-the-shoulder number you'll easily be able to dress up with heels or keep casual with a pair of sandals.

    A model wearing the off-the-shoulder dress on a beach.

    19. A playfully ruffled and ruched elastic bodice midi dress so you can twirl your way into the lead role of a rom-com.

    20. A strappy bodycon mini dress you should probably have in your closet — in the event of a fashion emergency.

    21. A fantastically casual faux-wrap style V-neck dress with long enough sleeves to have your shoulders and arms covered, but not so long that you can't rock it in the summer heat.

    22. A 100% cotton boho-inspired embroidered babydoll dress — it'll quickly become a staple in your wardrobe rotation.

    23. A polka-dot back-tie mini dress that's the missing piece to your closet woes.

    24. A ruffled sleeve maxi dress you'll look like a total stunner in with a deep-V, high slit, and wrap design.

    25. A ruffled off-the-shoulder maxi dress that can be styled in a million ways — seriously, just use your imagination!

    26. A long sleeve denim smock dress that honestly I just really love and am going to be buying it in like two minutes — so catch me out on these streets in 2021 wearing this dress.

    A model wearing the long sleeve denim smock dress.

    27. A super-comfy striped maxi dress to get you through any potential family gatherings and summertime barbecues.

    28. A V-neck swing dress perfect for a workday filled with errands — errands and maybe a few cocktails.

    29. A deep-V ruffle swing dress you can easily throw on over your swimsuit after a day at the beach or for a day running errands.

    30. A gorgeous polka-dot halter dress that's just so chic you should buy it now and save it for later!

    A series of photos of a model wearing the polka-dot halter dress in brown.

    31. A flowy and ruffled babydoll dress you can perfectly pair with your favorite sandals or sneakers.

    32. An adorable lace mini dress designed with a tie back and adjustable straps for a perfect fit.

    33. A ruffle-sleeve polka-dot midi dress you can easily wear while yor saddle up and hit the road.

    34. A lightweight button down V-neck dress you'll never break a sweat in.

    35. An embroidered eyelet smock dress designed in a roomy and comfy design you can layer or wear alone.

    36. A ruched long-sleeve T-shirt dress that'll be the dress you turn to in moments of "I have nothing to wear!!!" despair.

    37. A voluminous puff sleeve shirt dress perfect for work or home or wherever the day may take you.

    38. A stunning vivid blue CUSHNIE for Target wrap slip dress designed with a very subtle leopard print — it's honestly just so pretty.

    A model wearing the Cushnie dress.

    Your closet can address all their thank you notes to me.

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