We Found 29 Cute (& Affordable) Summer Dresses On Amazon

Amanda Randone
·3 min read

Amazon Prime Day is a flourishing digital haven of deeply discounted goods just begging to be shopped — and as it builds its luxury-fashion cred with a little help from Vogue and the CFDA, the site’s already-expansive selection of brands seems to know no bounds. But, if a fresh Tanya Taylor frock isn’t exactly what you (or your wallet) are in the market for right now, there’s still a sea of more affordable dresses to be unearthed within its shoppable universe of stuff — especially with summer on the horizon.

We're just about to sail through Prime Day 2020, we've unofficially transitioned into a new season and it's time for our wardrobes to follow suit. To prep for the warm-weather months ahead, we went digging for the best summer dresses on Amazon to add to cart along with all our other summer essentials (aka inflatable pools). And, in the spirit of keeping our finances in check, we limited our search to under-$100 garments only — distilling the bountiful findings down into a streamlined must-shop list of everything from pretty tiered maxis to printed minis.

Now, sit back and click through our roundup of Amazon's 29 best (and most affordable) summer dresses ahead.

At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff — and, while we do receive commission from Amazon, all of the goods linked to on our site are independently curated by our Most Wanted shopping team editors. All product details reflect the price and availability at the time of publication.

<br><br><strong>R.Vivimos</strong> R.Vivimos Women Summer Half Sleeve Cotton Ruffled Vintage Elegant Backless A Line Flowy Long Dresses, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3pZyowB" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


R.Vivimos R.Vivimos Women Summer Half Sleeve Cotton Ruffled Vintage Elegant Backless A Line Flowy Long Dresses, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>Goodthreads</strong> Georgette Smock-Back Cami Maxi Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/2SFHMJf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


Goodthreads Georgette Smock-Back Cami Maxi Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>YESNO</strong> Cotton Maxi Dress, $, available at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/YESNO-Casual-Bohemian-Spaghetti-E75-CR10XS/dp/B092R4ZF1F" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


YESNO Cotton Maxi Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>ASTR The Label</strong> Savannah Mock Neck Long Sleeve Mini Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/2SJNWIt" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


ASTR The Label Savannah Mock Neck Long Sleeve Mini Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>Roxy</strong> City At Night Long Cardigan, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3vUjb1B" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


Roxy City At Night Long Cardigan, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>Goodthreads</strong> Faux Wrap Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3tCabwm" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


Goodthreads Faux Wrap Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>The Drop</strong> Ana Silky V-Neck Midi Slip Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3wuJvj6" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


The Drop Ana Silky V-Neck Midi Slip Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>RACHEL Rachel Roy</strong> Plus Size Rylnne Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3faJTft" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


RACHEL Rachel Roy Plus Size Rylnne Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>The Drop</strong> Yasmin Rib Midi Sweater Tank Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/33y9UQO" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


The Drop Yasmin Rib Midi Sweater Tank Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>Wild Meadow</strong> Sleeveless Tank Knit Swing Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3h7F1KI" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


Wild Meadow Sleeveless Tank Knit Swing Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>Lark & Ro</strong> V-Neck Gathered Fit and Flare Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/2M72Guh" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon Fashion" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon Fashion</a>


Lark & Ro V-Neck Gathered Fit and Flare Dress, $, available at Amazon Fashion
<br><br><strong>Blibea</strong> Spaghetti Strap Ruffle Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/2SJRf2l" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


Blibea Spaghetti Strap Ruffle Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>The Drop</strong> Celine Long Sleeve Loose-Fit Midi Shirt Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3c95Kka" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon Fashion" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon Fashion</a>


The Drop Celine Long Sleeve Loose-Fit Midi Shirt Dress, $, available at Amazon Fashion
<br><br><strong>Mitilly</strong> V Neck Ruffle Polka Dot Swing Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/2X7sP2d" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon Fashion" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon Fashion</a>


Mitilly V Neck Ruffle Polka Dot Swing Dress, $, available at Amazon Fashion
<br><br><strong>Agmibrelr</strong> Flutter Sleeve Swing Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/2M19hGn" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon Fashion" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon Fashion</a>


Agmibrelr Flutter Sleeve Swing Dress, $, available at Amazon Fashion
<br><br><strong>allegra k</strong> Floral Flouncing Sleeve Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3o7V39c" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


allegra k Floral Flouncing Sleeve Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>LKOUS</strong> Summer Short Sleeve Round Neck Ruffles Mini Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3gNQyPs" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


LKOUS Summer Short Sleeve Round Neck Ruffles Mini Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>Amazon Essentials</strong> Fluid Twill Tiered Midi Summer Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/2Q50Z66" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


Amazon Essentials Fluid Twill Tiered Midi Summer Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>Pink Queen</strong> Faux Wrap Floral Dress with Belt, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/2ZI5LJd" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon Fashion" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon Fashion</a>


Pink Queen Faux Wrap Floral Dress with Belt, $, available at Amazon Fashion
<br><br><strong>Relipop</strong> Short Sleeve Print Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/2XDScaS" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon Fashion" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon Fashion</a>


Relipop Short Sleeve Print Dress, $, available at Amazon Fashion
<br><br><strong>Michael Stars</strong> Catalina Caitlyn Balloon Sleeve Striped Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/2R9Ldav" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


Michael Stars Catalina Caitlyn Balloon Sleeve Striped Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>Lucky Brand</strong> Eliza Belted Maxi Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3vTLFbM" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


Lucky Brand Eliza Belted Maxi Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>Rahi</strong> Ruffle Maureen Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3vnrbbo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


Rahi Ruffle Maureen Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>Calvin Klein</strong> Short Sleeve Collared Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/2Q5sDjl" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


Calvin Klein Short Sleeve Collared Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>Hestenve</strong> Pleated Babydoll Mini Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/2XG5GDh" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon Fashion" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon Fashion</a>


Hestenve Pleated Babydoll Mini Dress, $, available at Amazon Fashion
<br><br><strong>En Saison</strong> Floral Tiered Midi Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3yCNigd" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


En Saison Floral Tiered Midi Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>Miessial</strong> Embroidery Round Neck Mini Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/34hs75q" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


Miessial Embroidery Round Neck Mini Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>Ali + Jay</strong> A-Line Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/2XzJlqQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon Fashion" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon Fashion</a>


Ali + Jay A-Line Dress, $, available at Amazon Fashion
<br><br><strong>Only Hearts</strong> Riley Slip Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3vmU3R5" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


Only Hearts Riley Slip Dress, $, available at Amazon
<br><br><strong>Milumia</strong> Bohemian Split Dress, $, available at <a href="https://amzn.to/3w1W99f" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Amazon" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Amazon</a>


Milumia Bohemian Split Dress, $, available at Amazon

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