Spring 2010: Five Dresses You Can Actually Afford
Monday, March 22, 2010 at 11:00AM Spring is all about dresses. There's nothing simpler than throwing on a colorful, easy dress and heading out into the bright, sunshiny world.
The warm weather frees me from the arduous task of coordinating outfits. I simply select a dress, a pair of shoes and some jewelry and head to work. I imagine that this is what it is like to be a man: easy.
Here are five essential spring dresses that can be purchased for under $125. Enjoy!
The Floral Dress
BB Dakota Pia Voile Dress (Piperlime, $80)
Every woman needs a pretty floral dress, even if the only place she ever wears it is to tea with Nana.
The Shirtdress
Reed Shirtdress (Anthropologie, $118)
The shirtdress is a classic shape that is perfect for casual Fridays and weekend dinner dates.
The Racerback Maxi
Racerback Tank Dress (Forever 21, $17)
This is the dress that I throw on when I head neighborhood errands or I need a pool cover-up.
The Brightly Printed Dress
Maggy London Jersey Shift Dress (Nordstrom, $98)
While this print is a bit garish, it is this kind of bright, sartorial idealism that is perfect for spring/summer. It's like wearing a sign that says, "Our national nightmare is over. Welcome Spring!"
The Basic Black Sheath
Every woman needs a basic black sheath dress. Pair it with a statement necklace or a patterned sweater and you have an easy outfit for those mornings when the alarm just goes off too early.
Reader Comments (4)
Do you think bare arms are OK for work in a sleeveless option like your black dress (aside from the potential arctic chill from over-A/C-ed offices)? I have a lot of sleeveless dresses but I grew tired of always wearing cardigans in the winter!
What kind of shoe would you wear with a maxi dress?
Love the Maggy London!
M- I think bare arms are fine. I just get cold so I need a sweater or a jacket.
Donna- You could wear a sandal or an open toe flat like these : http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=661688012&tid=plfr1r