With it being mid-August, we’re still very much in the thick of summer, and temps are reaching into the 90s in many parts of the country. But with fall coming up next month, now is the time to start thinking about incorporating some summer-to-fall transitional pieces into your wardrobe. And nothing fits the bill better than a versatile dress.
So, we took a browse through the virtual aisles of Amazon and compiled a list of cute dresses that’ll work just as well for fall as they will for the remainder of summer. These dresses have versatile, layer-able designs and come in a range of summer- and fall-worthy colors and patterns. Whether you wear them with sandals for summer or boots and a cardigan for fall, they’re just what your closet needs right now. And as a bonus, they all come in under $50!
9 Summer-to-Fall Dresses Under $50
- Comfy Chic: This olive-green midi dress features a flowy tiered skirt with flutter sleeves and a smocked bodice that provides plenty of stretch. Throw it on with sandals for brunch or layer it with a cardigan when the weather gets chilly — $45
- Jean Dream: Denim is a fall fashion staple, and this sleeveless denim chambray dress is the perfect way to wear it in the summer, too. Pair it with sandals for the remainder of the season and switch to boots once autumn rolls around — $42
- Travel Friendly: This basic crewneck maxi dress is a great option to throw on before a long flight. It’s comfy, it has pockets and the side slit lets you show a little leg. And you can throw a denim jacket over it to look presentable once you land — $27
- Easy Breezy: Eyelet fabric normally screams “spring and summer,” but this eyelet dress comes in a variety of fall colors, including jewel tones and earthy greens and browns. Plus, the smocked waist makes it extra comfy — $42
- Throw On and Go: This short-sleeved pullover minidress goes great with sneakers or sandals on warm days, and you can layer it over leggings or hose once the temperatures start to drop — $20
- Florals for Fall: This notch-neck dress has a smocked waist, a ruffled hemline and a pretty tone-on-tone floral pattern. Style it with boots and a cardigan and you’ve got your new favorite fall ‘fit — $41
- Beach Day: This swingy sleeveless pullover dress works just as well as a swimsuit coverup as it does paired with leggings and a light jacket. Plus, it comes in nearly 20 fun patterns — $20
- Wedding Guest: This elegant Swiss dot dress is breezy enough for a summer wedding, yet versatile enough to layer with a cardigan on a chilly day. The wrap style is ultra flattering, and the self-tie belt helps cinch your waist — $44
- Tied Up: The smocked bodice and flowy skirt make this sleeveless maxi dress ultra comfy, while the tie-shoulder straps are simply too cute. Layer it over a printed long-sleeve tee in the fall to add a fun, seasonal touch — $30
