The LBD for Less
BY Alison Gary
With the warm weather, there seems to be a wedding or social event every weekend on the calendar. The budget-friendly way to handle all these affairs is with one fabulous frock that can multi-task. Enter the Little Black Dress (LBD). Now appropriate for weddings and all affairs, a well-styled LBD can be great for a day affair with pearls and pumps, or an evening extravaganza with some sparkle and heels. Here are some wallet-friendly choices:
| chiffon halter dress
Fabulous, and under $50 – this chiffon halter dress from Alight will sparkle on the dance floor and make you the center of attention. |
| Georgette slip dress
This elegant georgette slip dress from Old Navy will feel cool yet sexy on sultry summer nights. Only $39.50, pair with sandals for a beachside barbecue, or silk heels for a more elegant affair. |
| Matte jersey dress
Capture the hot one-shoulder look of the season with an equally hot price! This graceful matte jersey dress from American Living for JC Penney is simple but a showstopper. On sale for $39.99. |
| Bollywood Summer Dress
The gold embroidery on this flattering a-line dress from Isaac Mizrahi for Target makes simple (and breezy) cotton evening-worthy. $44.99 |
| Sack dress
Forgiving matte jersey, and a simple silhouette that can transcend seasons and events. This sack dress from Victoria’s Secret will be memorable with its stylish balloon sleeves. If you would like to stray from black, this dress also comes in blue and purple. On sale for $29.99. |
| Surplice-neck jersey dress
Who could ask for anything more? This surplice-neck jersey dress from New York & Company is the epitome of carefree summer dressing. On sale for $27.96. |
| Embroidered smocked-waist dress
Capture the ethnic trend for this summer with this breezy embroidered smocked-waist dress from eShatki. Looks far more expensive than its price tag of $39.95. |
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