I can already feel myself de-thawing, perched on a park bench in something other than my winter coat and stealing a peak at the sun after 7:00 p.m. I’ve dreamt of this moment for months now—well, that and the chance to jump back into my warm-weather rotation of billowy dresses and barely-there tops. Though I’ve reserved a few to have on hand throughout the colder months, covering them up with chunky knits and bulky outerwear doesn’t exactly hit the same. Since I’m usually one step ahead (it’s a must in this line of work), I’ve already spent hours getting accustomed to this year’s new trends, and of course, this season’s new arrivals—new must-have spring dresses included.
panic packing? I don't know her.
While the new season is nevertheless exciting, shopping for spring (specifically dresses) can be challenging. From Instagram-worthy picnics to Pinterest-planned bridal showers—and if you’re me, a perfectly-timed birthday—not only is spring exciting, it’s expensive. Fortunately, in my years-long commitment to shopping on a budget, I’ve become quite the expert on scoring more affordable finds, which means that no matter how quickly my calendar fills, I won’t need to fuss over spending half my paycheck on outfits to match.
Looking to get ahead on your spring shopping? Read on for 40 under-$100 dresses—so good, you’ll be RSVP-ing yes all season long.

Tinsley Crisp, Fashion & Beauty Staff Writer
Tinsley Crisp is a Fashion & Beauty Staff Writer at The Everygirl and specializes in reporting on the season’s latest trends and hottest products. As a New York City-based stylist, she’s committed to injecting joy into the art of getting dressed and delivering attainable yet aspirational content to our readers.