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In case you missed it: Many spring sales are here already. It’s an especially good time to get a spring dress (that might turn into a summer dress when the time comes). For example: Not only does J.Crew have a striped midi going for $77, but there’s a T-shirt dress marked down to just $11 at Gap Factory. You don’t even have to search through different sales bins; I did the hunting for you, rounding up the best dress deals I could find here, all under $100. And for more of the Strategist’s sales coverage, be sure to sign up for the Deal Freaks Daily newsletter.
Old Navy Short-Sleeve Scoop-Neck Mini Dress
To quote our contributor Mya Gelber, it’s a little black dress that’s just the right amount of little.
Old Navy Vintage Crew-Neck Maxi Dress
Alternatively, here’s a little black dress that’s just the right amount of long.
Gap Factory Relaxed T-Shirt Dress
This is Gap Factory’s featured “deal of the week,” and oh, what a deal it is!
Gap Factory Stripe Tank Mini Dress
You can wear it on the Fourth of July and beyond (at least until Labor Day).
Gap Factory Print Sleeveless Mini Dress
There’s nothing wrong with a ditsy floral.
Gap Factory Linen-Blend Apron Mini Dress
Okay, it may be not as catchy, but here goes nothing: It was an “itsy-bitsy, teenie-weenie polka-dot” dress.
Gap Factory Denim Mini Dress
From my understanding, the front patch pockets are functional.
Gap Pleated Mini Shirtdress
Another example of the Platonic ideal shirtdress.
Gap High-Neck Mini Shift Dress
The plaid doesn’t read overly Catholic-school uniform-y.
Gap BiStretch Button-Front Mini Dress
Remember that American Apparel button-back dress everyone had?
Gap CashSoft Rib Collared Midi Cardigan Dress
As New York deputy editor Alexis Swerdloff said, “Bury me in CashSoft.”
Gap Shirred Maxi Dress
Makes me want to frolic off.
Gap Seamed V-Neck Midi Dress
Quite saucy for the Gap.
Gap Linen-Blend Midi Shirtdress
Always a good idea to get linen ahead of the summer.
Gap Eyelet Drop-Waist Maxi Dress
It’s not just an eyelet dress — it’s a drop-waist eyelet dress.
Banana Republic Factory Poplin Eyelet-Hem Midi Dress
I say you can’t have enough eyelet.
$180 at Banana Republic Factory
Banana Republic Factory Seersucker Smocked Midi Dress
The great thing about seersucker is that it doesn’t have to be ironed (or even steamed).
$150 at Banana Republic Factory
Banana Republic Linen-Blend Tie-Front Mini Dress
That’s not grapefruit; that’s guava (literally, “give me guava pink”).
$130 at Banana Republic Factory
Banana Republic Factory Linen-Blend Drapey Midi Dress
The next best thing to wearing nothing when it’s the middle of July.
$140 at Banana Republic Factory
Banana Republic Factory Textured Striped Midi Sweater Dress
To anyone reluctant to part with their sweaters: I bring you a sweaterdress.
$130 at Banana Republic Factory
J.Crew Knit Boatneck Midi Dress in Stripe
For those with striped sensibilities.
J.Crew V-Neck Popover Dress in Striped Cotton Poplin
Admittedly, we like a stripe (see above).
J.Crew Tiered Popover Dress in Cotton Poplin
The definition of “flouncy” (and relatedly, “bouncy”).
J.Crew Linen Mini Dress
There’s a tie in the the back to cinch.
J.Crew Utility Shirt-Dress in Floral Print
I can’t help but think of Claude Monet’s brushstrokes.
J.Crew Cotton Voile Tiered Sundress
For strolling through a farmers’ market, a boardwalk, or just around the neighborhood.
The Beca Ribbed Sweater Fit & Flare Mini Dress by Maeve
It’s well reviewed by Anthropologie customers.
Maeve V-Neck A-Line Maxi Dress
A happy marriage between prints (polka dots and hearts).
Exquise V-Neck Flutter-Sleeve Midi Dress
A mental Aw! when I saw it for the first time.
& Other Stories Sleeveless Satin Midi Dress
If you needed a reminder about that wedding-guest RSVP, here it is.
& Other Stories Ruffle Maxi Dress
The equivalent of the salsa-dancer emoji.
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