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Where to Shop for Cute, Cheap Dresses Under $50

Looking for the perfect dress for Valentine's Day? Here's a round-up of three spots to find cute, cheap dresses that will leave you stylishly smitten—not broke.





From left: ASOS Frill Front Strappy Dress, $30.59; ASOS Shoulder Pad Slash Neck Body Con Dress, $42.49; ASOS Frill Sleeve Fitted Waist Dress, $47.59


With over 600+ styles to choose from, ASOS.com is one of the ultimate online destinations for all your dress needs. Concerned about shopping with a UK-based store? According to their website, standard shipping within 8 days is $6 to America, North and Canada, while express shipping within 4 days is $12.






From left: Home Sweet Home Dress, $45.00; Spring Greens Dress, $30.00; Comings & Goings Dress, $34.00


Lulus.com offers over 400 dresses, with many styles under $50, and very few over $100. Choose from hard-to-find brands like Collective Concepts and Jack by BB Dakota which offer high style at low prices.

Use code budgetbabe to receive 15% off your Lulus.com order, valid until Valentine's Day.






From left: Chiffon Peplum Sweater Dress, $32.00; Color Blocked Dress, $22.80; Sequin Trim Knit Tunic Dress, $27.80


Whether you're looking for couture-inspired masterpieces (Twelve by Twelve), more modest cuts (Love 21) or extended sizes (Faith 21), Forever21.com has dresses to suit many tastes, plus affordable accessories to complete your looks.

Comments
That first blue dress is so cute!
#1 K (Homepage) on 2010-01-20 14:33 (Reply)
This is good to know!!

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#2 Tee Sea on 2010-01-20 14:50 (Reply)
I really do have to give ASOS a try sometime soon!
#3 Sally (Homepage) on 2010-01-20 15:07 (Reply)
Great post! Every girl needs some nice, budget-friendly dresses in her closet. :-)
#4 Treacle (Homepage) on 2010-01-21 03:35 (Reply)
Nothing says "I can't wait until springtime," like the 'Keep It Real Dress' for $36.99!!! I can't wait until springtime comes so I can pair it with a little cardigan for work, and go out in the sunshine and have dinner and drinks with friends! Bring on the warm weather!!
#5 Jo Ann Shober on 2010-01-21 15:18 (Reply)
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