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The Summer Fashion Edit: Dresses to Blazers Under $400
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items Everything you need this summer, from party-ready mini dresses to polished blazers that carry you from brunch to the office. Occasion picks, statement tops, and versatile layers — all under $400.
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Dresses
Tops
Bottoms & Layers
Dresses
A few dresses worth your tap — throw-on-and-go, every time.
The crimson makes the decision for you. Draped, elegant, and a little bit ‘yes, I meant to wear this.’ Dinner, a wedding, or anywhere you want to arrive with intention.
X REVOLVE Cleary Dress in Crimson
Raspberry pink is the color of the summer, and this gathered V-neck mini earns every compliment. Throw it on last-minute, look like you planned it for days.
Motel sunmi gathered v-neck mini dress in raspberry pink
ELLIATT is Australia's answer to the perfect occasion dress. A clean blue shift that photographs beautifully and leaves zero room for second-guessing.
Jacinta Shift Mini Dress in Blue
The tassels are what make this a dress instead of just a black mini. They move when you move — the dress earns its keep all night.
ASOS DESIGN tassel hem mini dress in black
A multi-print ELLIATT is the kind of piece you put on and feel immediately ready. Occasion-ready before you even pick your shoes.
Astrid Dress in Multi
Save this one for the night you want to walk in and own the room. Warm Mars beige, mini length, and nothing extra needed.
Bambi Mini Dress in Mars Beige
ELLIATT is Australia's answer to the perfect occasion dress. A clean blue shift that photographs beautifully and leaves zero room for second-guessing.
Jacinta Shift Mini Dress in Blue
The crimson makes the decision for you. Draped, elegant, and a little bit ‘yes, I meant to wear this.’ Dinner, a wedding, or anywhere you want to arrive with intention.
X REVOLVE Cleary Dress in Crimson
Raspberry pink is the color of the summer, and this gathered V-neck mini earns every compliment. Throw it on last-minute, look like you planned it for days.
Motel sunmi gathered v-neck mini dress in raspberry pink
ELLIATT is Australia's answer to the perfect occasion dress. A clean blue shift that photographs beautifully and leaves zero room for second-guessing.
Jacinta Shift Mini Dress in Blue
The tassels are what make this a dress instead of just a black mini. They move when you move — the dress earns its keep all night.
ASOS DESIGN tassel hem mini dress in black
A multi-print ELLIATT is the kind of piece you put on and feel immediately ready. Occasion-ready before you even pick your shoes.
Astrid Dress in Multi
The crimson makes the decision for you. Draped, elegant, and a little bit ‘yes, I meant to wear this.’ Dinner, a wedding, or anywhere you want to arrive with intention.
X REVOLVE Cleary Dress in Crimson
Raspberry pink is the color of the summer, and this gathered V-neck mini earns every compliment. Throw it on last-minute, look like you planned it for days.
Motel sunmi gathered v-neck mini dress in raspberry pink
ELLIATT is Australia's answer to the perfect occasion dress. A clean blue shift that photographs beautifully and leaves zero room for second-guessing.
Jacinta Shift Mini Dress in Blue
The tassels are what make this a dress instead of just a black mini. They move when you move — the dress earns its keep all night.
ASOS DESIGN tassel hem mini dress in black
A multi-print ELLIATT is the kind of piece you put on and feel immediately ready. Occasion-ready before you even pick your shoes.
Astrid Dress in Multi
Save this one for the night you want to walk in and own the room. Warm Mars beige, mini length, and nothing extra needed.
Bambi Mini Dress in Mars Beige
Tops
Good tops, no fuss — easy to wear, easy to love.
Thirty dollars and it looks twice that. Chocolate-brown satin with lace trim is sultry without trying — goes with literally everything you already own.
ASOS DESIGN slinky lace trim halterneck top in chocolate
Universal Standard makes this in sizes 00 to 40, and the quality is consistent across all of them. Wear it under a blazer, tucked into wide-leg trousers, or on its own with high-waist denim.
Heatwave Divine Tank Top Regular Plus
One-shouldered, draped, in a blurred sunset gradient that does the work for you. Pair with white jeans or a midi skirt — either way, it's an outfit.
ASOS DESIGN one-shoulder draped top in blurred sunset print
Universal Standard makes this in sizes 00 to 40, and the quality is consistent across all of them. Wear it under a blazer, tucked into wide-leg trousers, or on its own with high-waist denim.
Heatwave Divine Tank Top Regular Plus
One-shouldered, draped, in a blurred sunset gradient that does the work for you. Pair with white jeans or a midi skirt — either way, it's an outfit.
ASOS DESIGN one-shoulder draped top in blurred sunset print
Teal is having its moment, and this cinched knit top is where to wear it. The texture keeps things interesting without being precious about it.
ASOS DESIGN knit cinched pleated top in teal
Wrap tops flatter for a reason, and this Topshop version in chocolate brown adds the cap sleeve that lifts the whole silhouette. Easy to over-wear.
Topshop draped wrap high cap sleeve top in chocolate brown
A blazer this clean earns its place in the rotation. Over a slip dress, with tailored trousers, or thrown over a sundress — it makes the outfit every time.
The Ingrid Classic Fit Blazer
Thirty dollars and it looks twice that. Chocolate-brown satin with lace trim is sultry without trying — goes with literally everything you already own.
ASOS DESIGN slinky lace trim halterneck top in chocolate
Universal Standard makes this in sizes 00 to 40, and the quality is consistent across all of them. Wear it under a blazer, tucked into wide-leg trousers, or on its own with high-waist denim.
Heatwave Divine Tank Top Regular Plus
One-shouldered, draped, in a blurred sunset gradient that does the work for you. Pair with white jeans or a midi skirt — either way, it's an outfit.
ASOS DESIGN one-shoulder draped top in blurred sunset print
Teal is having its moment, and this cinched knit top is where to wear it. The texture keeps things interesting without being precious about it.
ASOS DESIGN knit cinched pleated top in teal
Wrap tops flatter for a reason, and this Topshop version in chocolate brown adds the cap sleeve that lifts the whole silhouette. Easy to over-wear.
Topshop draped wrap high cap sleeve top in chocolate brown
Bottoms & Layers
A coordinated set removes all clothing math. The Eleanor in olive works together or separately — wear the skirt with a tee, the top with jeans — both options look deliberate.
Eleanor Skirt Set in Olive
Crepe pants in this cut work from Monday through Friday and don't quit after 5. They wear like a proper trouser but feel like nothing at all.
Tahari ASL Classic Crepe Pants (Women)
A blazer this clean earns its place in the rotation. Over a slip dress, with tailored trousers, or thrown over a sundress — it makes the outfit every time.
The Ingrid Classic Fit Blazer
A coordinated set removes all clothing math. The Eleanor in olive works together or separately — wear the skirt with a tee, the top with jeans — both options look deliberate.
Eleanor Skirt Set in Olive
Crepe pants in this cut work from Monday through Friday and don't quit after 5. They wear like a proper trouser but feel like nothing at all.
Tahari ASL Classic Crepe Pants (Women)
The puff sleeve gives this cardigan a shape most layering pieces don't bother with. Cotton-merino blend breathes properly in summer air conditioning, which is where this lives.
Puff Sleeve Cotton & Merino Wool Cardigan
Twenty-four dollars for a maxi skirt that looks like it belongs in a boutique. The fold-over waist adjusts to fit, and it layers over a swimsuit or dresses up with a wrap top just as easily.
Loveappella Fold Over Maxi Skirt (Women)