50 Spring Dresses Under $50 - Part 1

After what seems like an endless winter, it's finally starting to warm up. The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming…and you're still wearing the same tired boyfriend shorts and T-shirts from last summer. It's time to freshen up your spring wardrobe—and nothing says spring like a breezy sundress! After last year's utility-chic cargos and button-downs, the dress is back with a vengeance this spring. With tons of fresh and unexpected lengths, prints, colors and cuts available, you'll want to buy a whole closetful! And you won't have to break the bank, either—Her Campus found 50 sundresses under $50, to fit any collegiette's™ personal style. All you need is one of these cheap and chic frocks, some wedges, and your biggest shades, and you're ready to step into the sun!

Classic

The perfect starting point for any spring wardrobe, these simple, flattering classics are a must for any collegiette™ with Audrey on her mind. They'll work for your summer internship, a chic summer party, brunch and shopping with your best friends, or even thrown over a bikini at the beach. Try them with all different accessories and jackets for a different look each time—they match with everything!

1. The classic maxi is the new LBD—and this one is such a steal! The deep navy color is a classy and fresh twist on classic black—try it with white or beige accessories for a casual spring day. $6.99 at Forever21

2. This dress works for day, night, or the beach, and matches with brown, black, metallic, or neon accessories—what could be more versatile? $48 at NastyGal

3. This season, wide nautical stripes have been replaced by the subtler Breton stripe pattern—narrow stripes on top, solid on the bottom. They look so chic on this classic t-shirt dress! $42 at Urban Outfitters

4. The quintessential T-shirt dress, you'll want to throw this on again and again for Saturday shopping trips or beach days. Try it with a neutral belt, and, if you dare, a wide-brimmed hat! $38 at NastyGal

5. This will be your go-to internship dress—the mock two-piece cut, flattering pleated wrap skirt and versatile neutral color combo will make you the chicest collegiette™ in the office! $40.34 at ASOS

6. Take a classic tank dress to the next level with an asymmetrical hem and fab buttons! Try it with a brown belt and chunky sandals. $43.50 at LuLu's

7. For those days that are just a little too cool for short sleeves, throw on this chic, neutral minidress. It looks great with layered necklaces and a belt! $21.90 at Nordstrom

8. A whimsical take on the traditional chambray shirtdress we all coveted last year, this must-have features mesh polka-dot cuffs and shoulder details. $45 at YesStyle

9. What says "sundress" more than linen? It's like this dress is just waiting to be taken to a picnic—but it works for your internship too, under a blazer! The buttons and pockets add a playful touch. $39.99 at Urban Outfitters

10. Who doesn't look amazing in navy? The classic color and flattering one-shoulder fit make this dress a go-to for any event this summer, from family brunch to a work party. $42.99 at ModCloth