Dresses

Sienna Miller was spotted out and about in NYC sporting her ASOS Smock Dress in Diamond Star Print which she paired with brown gladiator sandals and hip round shades.

Sienna's exact dress is $61.09 and you can click the image below to view or purchase.

ASOS Smock Dress In Diamond Star Print

I keep seeing all of these adorable chevron maxi dresses on Pinterest and in local boutiques. The problem is I'm 5'11" and I can never find cute maxis that are long enough for me. I have found them before at Old Navy but they are boring and plain colors. I don’t like the ankle look and want one that will touch the ground. Please help! —D.D.

It's funny you should ask this question because just yesterday a reader on Twitter asked me where to find maxi dresses for women on the shorter side! (My reply: You'll most likely have to hem your dress to fit your height.) So let's see if we can find some chevron maxi dress options for every height and figure.

{Shown above from left: Tall celebs Khloe Kardashian (5'10") and Alessandra Ambrosio (5'10") rock the maxi dress trend; Olivia Wilde toughens up a chevron maxi dress with a leather jacket and sneaks.}

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In colorful prints or simple solids, nothing says effortless summer style quite like a maxi dress. Whether you're running errands in the urban jungle or lounging in a hammock in the Hamptons, there's a style and print for you. Here are 5 maxi dresses to suit every personality priced under a cool $50:

{The inspiration: Maria Menounos looked cool and comfortable at The Grove in LA wearing a blue and white colorblock pleated maxi dress from the soon-to-launch Banana Republic Milly Collection, available May 30 at Banana Republic for $165.00. Photo courtesy of Banana Republic.}

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E! News correspondent Alicia Quarles was spotted hosting a TV segment wearing a Maggy London metallic dot halter dress in the sweetest shade of pink, which she paired with high-shine silver pumps. Alicia's exact dress is $148 at Nordstrom.com and you can click the image below to view or purchase.

Maggy London Metallic Dot Fit & Flare Dress

I have 5 weddings to attend this summer but I'm in college and have an extremely limited budget. Some brands that I love but usually cannot afford are Lilly Pulitzer, Kate Spade, J.Crew, Tory Burch and Vineyard Vines. In general my "vibe" is preppy, polished, playful, and sophisticated. I'm not afraid of bold color but can appreciate a more subdued look as well. Do you have any brands or specific dresses that may be able to fit my style and budget? Ideally I would love $35 or under, but I know that isn't exactly realistic with the quality and styles I am looking for. Definitely under $50 per dress, though. —Brigid M.

{Inspiration from left: Lilly Pulitzer "MarieKate" dress, $378; Kate Spade "Carol" dress, $398; J.Crew "Arabelle" dress, $275; Tory Burch "Jacqueline" dress, $425}

It sounds like you have a classic case of champagne taste on a beer budget - and I think I can help! Here are five dresses from brands that offer the same preppy-chic vibe you love, without the designer pricetag:
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