It’s already in the high 70’s here in Michigan, and I’m not someone who tolerates heat very well. I look like a sweaty, frizzy tomato on those super hot days - quite the gorgeous and appealing look. For those of you in the south or the desert, I have the utmost respect for your ability to keep it together in the intense heat. Give me snow and bitterly crisp mornings, and I’m a happy camper. However, if I can find the right things to wear to keep me easy breezy in the summer, hanging out in the heat is not quite as painful as I’d like to complain it is.
I have never been one that has loved to show off my body. Maybe it’s part of being an introvert; perhaps I’ve just never been entirely comfortable in my skin, but whatever the reason, I’ve always gravitated to covering up as much as possible. I’m finding that as I get older, I just Do.Not.Care what people think. I need to be comfortable! If you’re offended by my cellulite - sorry, not sorry!! This summer I’m going to step outside my comfort zone and try a few dresses that (GASP!!) show my thighs. Plain and simple - I need to stay cool. Here are some of my favorite dresses under $60. I figured it’s a price point allowing me to try a few new styles without breaking the bank. Hope you love and try them too!!
I ordered this sleeveless maxi dress in the stripes and plain black (runs true to size). Best of all? It has pockets! For cooler nights, throw a jean jacket over it and pair it with some of your favorite sneakers. Buy on Amazon: Women's Summer Maxi Dress
Another great sleeveless maxi dress with pockets. I like that this one is a bit shorter and has different tiered detailing than the one above. Pink is a great choice for those hot summer days and I plan pairing with my favorite pair of silver Birkenstocks. Buy on Amazon: Sleeveless Tiered Maxi Dress
I can't get over how stinking adorable this knee-length gauze dress is! From J. Crew Factory, it's super lightweight, 100% cotton with pockets and hits just above the knee. This will be one I'm throwing on during the super hot days. It's recommended that you size down in this one but I bought my normal size to have a bit of extra room. Buy at J. Crew Factory: Mini Gauze Dress
I love anything with stripes. It's such a clean, classic look. This striped short-sleeved t-shirt dress is really comfortable and comes in several different colors, both striped and plain. The tie at the waist gives the dress some added shape (and distracts if you have a bit of a fuller stomach area). Buy on Amazon: Striped Cotton T-Shirt Dress
This one from The Gap is giving me Pretty Woman vibes. All we need is an invite to a polo match and we'd be set! While the price point is $89, it's currently 40% at the time of publishing this post. So run to get your hands on this one!! Buy at The Gap: Smocked Tiered Midi Dress
I have a friend who loves boho style, and she suggested this long-sleeve bohemian midi dress. It's perfect for a BBQ or an evening concert in the park. I'm going to pair it with my favorite straw handbag and espadrilles. Pink and blue not your favorite color combo? There's over 20 different patterns to choose from. Buy on Amazon: Boho Midi Dress
This sleeveless woven shift dress is a great option to dress up or down. It runs true to size and is extremely lightweight. I'll be throwing this on for runs to the grocery store or a date night. Buy on Amazon: Sleeveless Woven Shift Dress
This shirt dress from Old Navy is a great price point and a good option for a cool summer dress for work or the weekends. With a relaxed fit and hitting just above the knee, my favorite part of the dress are the flattering puff sleeves. Buy at Old Navy: Linen Blend Shirtdress
I just bought a shirt with swiss dots and I loved it so much I went back and bought it in 3 different colors. So how can I possibly resist this short sleeve swiss dot tiered maxi dress? With a high smocked waist and button front, this dress is flattering on almost everyone. Buy on Amazon: Swiss Dot Tiered Maxi Dress
Last but not least, I had to go with one tie-dye option. This casual tie-dye t-shirt dress is another great one to pair with sneakers or sandals for a casual day out-and-about. Enough coverage to be work appropriate, this dress can also be thrown on over a bathing suit after a long day in the sun. Buy on Amazon: Casual Short Sleeve T-Shirt Dress
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