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Best of Under $80: Vacation Tops and Dresses
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items The pieces worth packing — embellished camis, lightweight knits, printed maxis, and statement skirts, all under $80. Great taste doesn't have to mean a big budget.
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tops worth packing
light knits and cover-ups
dresses and standout bottoms
tops worth packing
The tops worth packing I keep coming back to — they look pricier than they are.
A cami with an embellished lobster at the tie back: yes, exactly. This is ASOS at its most fun — quirky enough to be interesting, wearable enough that you'll actually pack it. Pairs brilliantly with…
ASOS DESIGN lobster embellished tie back cami | ASOS
The asymmetric frill and zebra print is a lot of personality for $49, and it delivers every bit of it. This is the top that does the heavy lifting so the rest of your outfit can stay simple. A…
Gina Tricot asymmetric frill tank top in zebra print
Crushed satin, tie shoulder, light pink: genuinely everything you need in an evening top for under $60. The texture catches the light in a way that photographs beautifully, and ARKET at this price is…
ARKET crushed satin tie shoulder top in light pink
Under $40 for a ruched halter with actual bead detail? That's ASOS doing its best work. The cream is versatile enough to pair with everything, and the bead trim makes it feel more finished than the…
ASOS DESIGN compact cotton ruched halter neck top with bead detail in cream
& Other Stories consistently makes basics that don't feel basic, and this boat-neck knit is a perfect example. The compact knit holds its shape, the pink is the soft-landing kind, and the neckline is…
& Other Stories compact knit boat neck top in pink
An easy knit knit that works dressed up or down.
Daily Escape Front Zip Knit Sweater - Sanctuary - Nordstrom
The kind of cotton top you'll live in.
Kauai Crinkle Cotton Shirt - NIC+ZOE - Nordstrom
A top that punches above its price.
KASPER Cap Sleeve Shirt - Nordstrom
light knits and cover-ups
Good light knits and cover-ups, no fuss — easy to wear, easy to love.
The sheer cardigan is the right call when you want to layer without adding visual weight. This cream one acts as a polish over a cami or a tank and somehow makes the whole look feel more finished….
ASOS DESIGN sheer second skin cardigan in cream
Short-sleeve cardigans are the sneaky-great summer layering piece, and this boxy chocolate brown one is the right shape at the right price. Works as a top on its own or thrown over a dress for a…
PIECES short sleeve boxy cardigan in chocolate brown
Crochet and metallic together sounds like it shouldn't work, but somehow it absolutely does — the texture makes the shimmer feel intentional rather than over the top. Throw it over a swimsuit, a slip…
Reclaimed Vintage crochet knit metallic poncho in gold
Cobalt stripes on a relaxed short-sleeve cardigan: the layering piece that makes a plain outfit interesting without making it complicated. Under $50 and exactly the kind of casual-but-considered…
ASOS DESIGN lightweight relaxed short sleeve cardigan in cobalt stripes
dresses and standout bottoms
Good dresses and standout bottoms, no fuss — easy to wear, easy to love.
Multi-colored stripes on a strappy maxi for $70 is doing a lot of work in the best possible way. The v-neck and spaghetti straps keep it light, the stripes make it the dress that doesn't need…
Gina Tricot v neck strappy maxi dress in multi color striped print | ASOS
The abstract print and halter neckline already make this a statement, but the open back is what makes it unforgettable. For $75 you get dressed-up-but-holiday energy that usually costs twice as much….
Topshop halter backless maxi in abstract print | ASOS
A maxi skirt in blue plaid with a channeled waistband that actually fits — COLLUSION operating above its price point. Wear it with a ribbed tank or the ARKET satin top and it looks intentional, not…
COLLUSION channeled waistband maxi skirt in blue plaid
Wide-leg satin trousers in ivory for under $50 are exactly as good as they sound. The pull-on waist means they're genuinely comfortable, and the ivory satin makes them feel decidedly not-casual….
ASOS DESIGN satin wide leg pull on pants in ivory | ASOS
A floor-grazing dress worth making room for.
SUGARLIPS Rony Smocked Waist Maxi Dress - Nordstrom
An easy midi-length dress that works dressed up or down.
Simona Print Fit & Flare Midi Dress - City Chic - Nordstrom