Summer 2010 Little Black Dress Shopping Guide: All for Under $50

Alexandra Morgan
The little black dress is a staple for any woman's wardrobe; every woman should have at least one, but certainly it's always better to have a few choices. Here is a shopping guide for summer 2010's little black dress options currently available, and all for under $50.

Little Black Dress Buying Guide: Kohl's

Gloria Vanderbilt Daphne Solid Shirtdress

This classic sleeveless, below the knee, button down, shirtdress with belted waist is a summer must-have suited to both casual and work attire. Though this is a little black dress, I would suggest picking it up in the other colors available as well since they are all versatile neutral shades.

Price: $27.99

Color: black, prairie, and root beer.

AB Studio Sheath Dress

Classic square neck, sleeveless, below the knee sheath dress with front side slit, and back zipper closure.

Price: $21.99

Daisy Fuentes Ruffled Empire Dress

Cap sleeves, v-neckline, empire waist, and ruffled and shirred detailing all lend a particularly feminine air to this little black dress. Wear this dress on a date, to work, or for cocktails; it's the perfect anytime dress.

Price: $15.99

Little Black Dress Buying Guide: Macy's

Calvin Klein Dress, Flutter Sleeve Matte Jersey Wrap

This flutter sleeve, above the knee, wrap dress with slight v-neckline is flirty and fun for casual and semi-casual wear.

Price: $49.99

Charter Club Dress, Roll Sleeve Linen Shirtdress

Knee length, v-neck, point collar, shirt dress with two front pockets, and sash tied waist. This is a sensible semi-casual item for both day and evening wear.

Price: $49.99

Little Black Dress Buying Guide: Conclusion

Every store has a few little black dresses in stock at all times because they are so vital to a woman's wardrobe. Sure, there are some women who don't wear dresses, but for those who do, there is a little black dress in the closet for each season. So, if you don't see a dress that you absolutely love here, just wait and try again when new stock comes in or check in at a few other stores.

Related Sites:

Macy's

Kohl's

Related Reading:

How to Makeover Your Little Black Dress

Give Your Little Black Dress a Casual Makeover

Give Your Little Black Dress a Formal Makeover

Published by Alexandra Morgan

Alexandra Morgan has had a long-standing love affair with the fashion world. She has 4 years experience in fashion writing, has books full of sketches laying around, and has been known to daydream about open...  View profile

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  • Theresa L.7/18/2010

    Wonderful! I love clothes but sadly I am one of the few who do not own a black dress. Shopping trip!

  • Victoria West7/7/2010

    Great article! I love the LBD, it's really irreplaceable in any wardrobe.

  • Alexandra Morgan7/7/2010

    Yeah, I actually found many more and realized I would have to do another guide to get them all in, I was shocked just as you were that so many were available for that price.

  • Harmony Flora7/7/2010

    You can't go wrong with under $50 for a timeless classic like a LBD! I can't believe you found so many great ones for so cheap.

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