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Happy Monday, Everybody! I’m so excited about today’s post. Like I’m practically giddy.
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I’ve been all about dresses this year. Yep, your girl who used to wear denim shorts all summer long has definitely taken a liking to dresses. I’ve found that they are so easy to throw on, I’m loving how comfortable they are, and they make me feel totally pulled together with little to no effort.
Well, today I’m highlighting 4 dresses that are ALL UNDER $40! And you’re never going to believe this, but 2 of the dresses are under $30, and one of them is right at $20.
And these dresses aren’t just affordable; they are all ADORABLE too! Y’all, Walmart entered the chat several years ago, and they never left. I now have a number of favorite pieces in my closet that are from Walmart, and they just continue to impress me with their style options.
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DRESS #1: EYELET PUFF SLEEVE DRESS
This fabulous dress is beautifully made. It’s 100% cotton WITH POCKETS, has a great little split neck, subtle puff sleeves, a drawstring waist, an eyelet pattern, and a ruffled skirt. Oh, and it’s fully lined. For size reference, I’m wearing a medium. I could have sized down because it’s roomy throughout the waist and hips, but I needed the room in the chest.
eyelet dress / blue drop earrings / cardigan / similar tote / buckle slide sandals
I fell in love with this vibrant “bright red tomato” (a red/orange combo that more orange than red), but it also comes in classic black and bright fresh white.
eyelet dress / blue drop earrings / cardigan / similar tote / bangle bracelet/ buckle slide sandals
And I’m telling you, it feels like a high-end dress. In fact, I think it has a bit of a Tuckernuck feel. The cut is flattering, I love how the drawstring waist is fully functional, and the dress is actually very comfortable.
You could easily style this dress up or down. I decided to lean into the preppy vibes and throw a striped cardigan over my shoulders, but it would be just as cute with your hair thrown in a ponytail and sneakers.
eyelet dress / blue drop earrings / cardigan / similar tote / bangle bracelet
eyelet dress / cardigan / similar tote / bangle bracelet/ buckle slide sandals
eyelet dress / cardigan / similar tote / bangle bracelet
The beaded blue drop earrings were a fun addition to the outfit, and you won’t believe the price!
eyelet dress / blue drop earrings / cardigan
The charm necklace is a bright yellow gold, while I tend to prefer a brassy gold, but it’s still a fun piece for the price.
These buckle slide sandals also come in a cognac and black faux leather, but I was drawn to this neutral raffia. The footbed is comfy with some good cushion, and like the dress, they will definitely fool people into thinking they are more expensive than they actually are. I sized up a 1/2 for my perfect fit.
eyelet dress / similar tote / bangle bracelet/ buckle slide sandals
eyelet dress / cardigan / similar tote / bangle bracelet/ buckle slide sandals
I love the whole look!!!
And here’s a fun fact, you can grab the entire look with the dress, cardi, tote, sandals, earrings, and 2 of the bangle bracelets for stacking for ONLY $125. The whole look from head to toe for just $125! And you’ll feel like a million bucks!
eyelet dress / blue drop earrings / cardigan / similar tote / bangle bracelet/ buckle slide sandals
You could also lose the cardi and style it with some more casual sandals and a colorful bag.
eyelet dress / blue drop earrings / charm necklace / colorful bag / bangle bracelet
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DRESS #2: EYELET SHIFT DRESS
Gosh I love a bright white dress in the summer. This one is also 100% cotton and very well made. I would definitely suggest sizing down in it. I sized down to a small here (and definitely needed the room in the chest), otherwise I think I could even have gone down two sizes to an x-small.
It’s a bit longer than I’m used to (I’m 5’4″), but that’s good news for you taller ladies!
I love the long flutter sleeves.
eyelet shift dress / beaded hoops / beaded necklace / colorful bag / bangle bracelet / barely there flip flops
I love the crisp cotton fabric.
eyelet shift dress / beaded hoops / beaded necklace / colorful bag / bangle bracelet / barely there flip flops
I love the eyelet pattern.
eyelet shift dress / beaded hoops / beaded necklace / colorful bag / bangle bracelet
And I love the square neck.
eyelet shift dress / beaded necklace / colorful bag / bangle bracelet / barely there flip flops
This tote is absolutely adorable. It’s a trendy and affordable bag that will go with so many different outfits because of the colors running through it. And the tassel is super cute.
eyelet shift dress / colorful bag / barely there flip flops
The barely there flip flops come in 8 colors and are under $10! They are a faux leather, super simple in their styling, and quite comfortable.
colorful bag / bangle bracelet / barely there flip flops
And get this, you can get this entire look (including the jewelry) for only $85!
eyelet shift dress / beaded hoops / beaded necklace / colorful bag / bangle bracelet / barely there flip flops
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DRESS #3: SQUARE NECK MINI DRESS
This square neck mini dress is totally fabulous. Great pattern, beautiful color, and such a flattering (and forgiving) fit.
square neck mini dress / raffia hoops / charm necklace / similar multicolor clutch / similar clear wedges
Once again, the quality of this dress is absolutely top notch. The fabric belt can be tied in a knot or cute little bow like I have here, and it’s super flattering in the waist.
I will say, I ordered this dress in both the green and the blue, but I found the sizing to be super inconsistent. I ordered them both in a medium, but the blue one was HUGE (much bigger than the green one). So I’m wearing a medium here, but it’s still quite roomy. I might even be able to do a small in this one. I would say you might be able to size down if your chest isn’t large because the body of the dress has so much room.
square neck mini dress / raffia hoops / charm necklace / bangle bracelet / similar multicolor clutch
square neck mini dress / bangle bracelet
square neck mini dress / raffia hoops / charm necklace
If you like this entire look, you can grab all of the pieces for a grand total of $125 from the earrings down to the wedges.
square neck mini dress / raffia hoops / charm necklace / similar multicolor clutch / similar clear wedges
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DRESS #4: SHIRRED MINI DRESS
And I’ve got one more 100% cotton dress for y’all today with pockets and a super cute fit!
I like the sleeve length on this dress and the square neck and shirring across the bust is so fun! I couldn’t wear a regular bra with this, but I felt supported enough (it has a wide smocked elastic panel across the back) that I decided to just not wear a bra with it. For size reference, I sized down to a small based on reviews, but I actually think a medium might be better on me. If you have a smaller chest, I think you could size down. If you have a larger chest, I would stick with your regular size.
shirred mini dress / raffia drop earrings / charm necklace / similar tote / buckle slide sandals
I felt great in this dress.
shirred mini dress / raffia drop earrings / charm necklace / similar tote / buckle slide sandals
And just for fun, I threw the same striped cardi back over my shoulders and loved the look!
shirred mini dress / cardigan / raffia drop earrings / charm necklace / similar tote / buckle slide sandals
shirred mini dress / cardigan / raffia drop earrings / charm necklace / similar tote / buckle slide sandals
These raffia drop earrings are darling and such a great value.
shirred mini dress / cardigan / raffia drop earrings / charm necklace
And although this is the first time I’m talking about these bangle bracelets today, I’ve worn them with all 4 outfits in today’s post (and I’ve had them for a couple of years now). I have on two bangles here, each with a 3-row design. They have a ribbed texture, and the gold is brassy and not shiny (which I love). Stacking two of these bangles on top of each other creates a great look and makes quite a statement for only $12.
shirred mini dress / cardigan / charm necklace / bangle bracelet / similar tote
These are all the same accessories that I wore with the orange dress in the first look.
shirred mini dress / cardigan / similar tote / buckle slide sandals
You could wear this look to so many different occasions.
This exact look (from head to toe) will cost you only $81! And if you add the cardigan, the entire look will still only be $107.
shirred mini dress / raffia drop earrings / charm necklace / similar tote / buckle slide sandals
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So, I have to ask. Were y’all totally blown away by these dresses? Isn’t it crazy how affordable they all are?!? You could actually grab all 4 dresses that I wore in today’s post, and you would only spend $107. FOR FOUR DRESSES.
So I’m dying to know, which dress is your favorite? You might be finding it difficult to believe that they are all so affordable and all from Walmart, but quite frankly I’m no longer surprised! I’ve been shopping, wearing, and LOVING Walmart clothes for several years now. If you haven’t given them a try yet, please trust me! I just know that you will be beyond impressed with both the quality and style.
A huge thank you to Walmart and Collective Voice for the super affordable and on trend pieces and for sponsoring this post.
Shay Shull says
I always think that RED is for sure your color, but I think we could always say that WHITE is too! So many cute finds!
Erika Slaughter says
You look like you’re headed to a yacht in ALL these pics!