Ah, dresses. Nothing else holds quite the same special place in our wardrobes, does it? An easy all-in-one outfit that can instantly make you feel put-together. Whether you’re a minimalist who favours monochrome slips and ribbed knit dresses or a maximalist who lives in bold, printed milkmaid dresses, there’s a place in every wardrobe for this pretty staple.
The best thing about dresses, though, just might be that you can bag yourself a really great one without having to dig too deep into your purse. Across the high street, second-hand and independent brands, you can find so many beautiful styles for under £100, which couldn’t be better for this time of year when your wardrobe may feel like it needs a refresh as we near the start of summer, but you’re still trying to stick to a budget.
Jessica wears a striped knitted dress from Arket.
Although it’s not the worst problem to have, there are almost too many great affordable options out there right now—trying to make an edit for this story took me hours. But I think I’ve whittled it down to the very best under-£100 styles I could find. To cut it down, I used the criteria of being expensive-looking, easy to throw on and good for as many body shapes as possible. They also have to be versatile and hard-working—meaning you can wear these dresses not just at the weekends but for weddings and smarter occasions as well as right now and well into the warmer months. Just switch up your footwear from boots to trainers and then sandals in a few weeks time and you're off. Keep scrolling to shop.
Shop the Best Dresses Under £100
This is Jessica's exact dress—I've spotted it on so many influencers.
That rosette detailing is everything.
This dress is giving me designer vibes.
I love this neutral hue, but this also comes in five other shades.
So cute! And perfect for a holiday or warm days in the UK.
The kind of chuck-on dress you'll live in once the sun comes out.
The utilitarian look is always cool.
I love the supersized pockets on this sustainable design.
It's always worth having a knitted dress in your repertoire when you live in the UK.
So sweet!
There are a lot of floral dresses on the high street, but this one is special.
The LBD you've been looking for.
This versatile dress will work for the office and Friday night drinks.
Such a pretty springtime option. Add tan sandals and raffia accessories to complete the look.
This dress does all the work for you and will be a staple all year round.
This feels very Parisian.
It's all about those sleeves.
You can't go wrong with a white midi dress.
Yep, cut-outs are still relevant in 2023.
You'll be grateful for this dress when a heatwave hits.
The dress all our editors have invested in for summer.
I just know this black midi will work so hard for you. Wear with trainers, sandals, flip flops and heels. The choices are endless!
You'll feel like your best sense in this emerald-green number.
I love the green stripes of this style.
This blurry print is so on-trend.
A dress you can rely on, whatever the season and occasion.
I think this Zara style is just stunning.
Look at those bows!
I'm seeing this in the south of France with a big straw hat...
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This story was originally published at an earlier time and has since been updated.
Promo image: @francescasaffari wearing COS.
