Shop the Best Spring Dresses on a Budget

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Photographed by Scott Trindle, Vogue, March 2018

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Like clockwork every year, once spring officially rolls in we all stuff our heavy coats and chunky knits in the deepest, darkest depths of our closets. We want to wipe our slates clean—before throwing ourselves into all those silky, sweet, and flirty summer dresses we so desperately crave. The only problem? Despite our spring state of mind, the actual weather usually ensures that truly dainty summer dresses must remain a twinkle in our closets’ eyes until the end of April—at least. (We all know that the weather has had a pesky way of going rogue lately.)

And so—knowing that it’s not hot enough just yet to justify the purchase of a whole new wardrobe of skimpy summer dresses—we’ve pulled together the best of the season for someone on a budget, from the girly and frilly to over-the-top optimistic.

Below, 13 spring-ready dresses, each less than $150:

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J.Crew belted shirtdress, $138, jcrew.com

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Topshop zebra ruffle slip dress, $75, topshop.com

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H&M chiffon dress, $35, hm.com

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Mango short buttoned dress, $80, mango.com

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Sunday Best Kylie dress, $135, aritzia.com

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Uniqlo pleated sleeveless shirtdress, $40, uniqlo.com

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Madewell Courier shirtdress in rainbow stripe, $98, madewell.com

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River Island white broderie anglaise tie-front wrap dress, $110, riverisland.com

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I.Am.Gia Tai dress, $69, iamgia.com

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Cos paneled long-sleeved jersey dress, $99, shopspring.com

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Joanie Clothing Simmons lips-print shift dress, $49, joanieclothing.com

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Other Stories fit-and-flare shirtdress, $85, stories.com

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Zara midi dress with voluminous sleeves, $70, zara.com

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