NBR: Summer Dresses

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Sorry to go off-topic, but since I already "know" most everyone on this board this is the only one that I feel comfortable with right now.  I've been thinking about my summer wardrobe and I want to get away from wearing jeans since it gets so hot here in the south. I'm thinking about purchasing some casual dresses to wear on weekends for when I go out on dates with my husband or out with friends, ect.  Where can I find something that is age appropriate (late 30's) and budget friendly.

[abs]

I love sundresses! The ones I wear most frequently are from Athleta and Lands End. Boden has very cute ones, too. None of those places are very budget friendly but they last the longest. I can't do Old Navy --I'm too short and too old. LOFT is okay but their quality is hit or miss.

[ufcasey]

Dress Barn can be pretty good (hate the name of their store though lol). Anthropologie is my go-to, but it's not budget friendly.

[booknerd]

I'm also from the south, so I'm with you on the need to beat the heat! I love dresses just for this reason. I usually wear sundresses during the day and sometimes maxi dresses in late evenings. Both are cute with either sandals or wedges and fun necklaces or earrings. That's easy enough for me!

With that said, I usually find good dresses at Target, Dress Barn, any department store (JC Penney, Macy's), Kohl's, and every now and then TJ Maxx and Marshalls will have some good finds too.

Good luck!

[Deleted]

I didn't even think about Target. They have had so many cute styles lately.

Thanks everyone!

[Nonny]

I usually buy maxi skirts at Target or Costco. I always feel like I look fat/pregnant in a maxi dress, so I avoid them.

Also, if you have any fear of chub rub, Jockey Skimmies are a godsend - www.jockey.com/catalog?department=women&category=underwear&style=slipshort&cm_guid=1-_-100&cm_mmc=msn&s_kwcid=AL!3901!10!11068636383!26973062948&ef_id=Vzj5ZQAAATLTP3ml:20160516001343:s#/page=1

[susiebw]

I adore Nordstrom Rack for dresses. Also TJ Maxx and Marshalls.

[suzannesugarbaker]

Target is my go-to for cheaper summer dresses. I'm short too and their XS usually will work out fine. Old Navy is hit or miss. I'm 4'11" for the record.

[revjen]

I'm a Walmart girl myself. I find that there is a larger selection of dresses online.

[lab7979]

I've been getting stuff lately from JCrew Factory, Banana Republic, Loft and Nordstrom.  They all have sales pretty regularly.  I also have found some good dresses at Gap previously.  Banana Republic has a factory store online that has some good prices.  I've had a thing for Madewell lately too.  I do buy shorts but I hate wearing shorts.  I tend to veer towards dresses.  I always find what I want, add it to my bag and then wait for a sale.  I've also started using ebates which I really like. 

[leeba25]

May 15, 2016 13:02:49 GMT -5 abs said:

LOFT is okay but their quality is hit or miss.

What is the deal with this, anyway? I remember that LOFT used to be much higher quality than it is now. The past few times I've been there, I've noticed really crappy post-wash results. Like the one shirt that I washed & dried according to the tag, and it is now higher on one side than the other. I know it wasn't asymmetrical to start with! lol 

[abs]

May 16, 2016 12:45:58 GMT -5 leeba25 said:

May 15, 2016 13:02:49 GMT -5 abs said:

LOFT is okay but their quality is hit or miss.

What is the deal with this, anyway? I remember that LOFT used to be much higher quality than it is now. The past few times I've been there, I've noticed really crappy post-wash results. Like the one shirt that I washed & dried according to the tag, and it is now higher on one side than the other. I know it wasn't asymmetrical to start with! lol 

I know! I still have stuff from LOFT in my closet that is 10 years old.  Those pieces are basically indestructible.  Newer things to need to be washed on cold and air dried in order to survive....yet it's more expensive.  But they are one of the few stores with petites so I can't quit them. 

[spedrunner]

oH man, TARGET TARGET TARGET!! I absolutely love their dresses!!! Great prices too!! I have so many from there!

[susiebw]

May 17, 2016 6:55:38 GMT -5 abs said:

May 16, 2016 12:45:58 GMT -5 leeba25 said:

What is the deal with this, anyway? I remember that LOFT used to be much higher quality than it is now. The past few times I've been there, I've noticed really crappy post-wash results. Like the one shirt that I washed & dried according to the tag, and it is now higher on one side than the other. I know it wasn't asymmetrical to start with! lol 

I know! I still have stuff from LOFT in my closet that is 10 years old.  Those pieces are basically indestructible.  Newer things to need to be washed on cold and air dried in order to survive....yet it's more expensive.  But they are one of the few stores with petites so I can't quit them. 

And I have a few shirts from there that have gotten a hole in the seam.  Like, 3 shirts this has happened to.  I used to shop there all the time, but not so much anymore.