12 Of The Best Maxi Dresses Under $100 You Can Find This Summer

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May 13, 2024

As the sun starts to stay out later and later, the oncoming summer heat beckons only the cutest summer outfits! Even though it's definitely sweaty season, you still want to look your best, which is why each of these maxi dresses are the perfect closet pick. These maxi dresses (all under $100!) are flowy, floral, breezy, and beautiful. Prep your tip-top looks with these summer-ready maxi dresses!

Old Navy Fit & Flare Rib-Knit Maxi Dress

The cozy knit of this $40 maxi dress will make you wanna wear it all summer long. The fuss-free straps make it an easy one-and-done kind of outfit – all you need is some cute sandals and statement earrings to complete the look!

Wild Fable Short Sleeve Maxi Dress

We'll be following in Hailey Bieber's style footsteps all summer long. This $22 white lace number recalls her iconic pregnancy announcement pictures, but it also just so happens to be practical for the season's hot weather with a breezy, breathable vibe.

Nia Canyon Dress

This serene green gown ($88) features an adorable bustier top with a cute bow tie, while the long skirt fits loosely against your figure.

A New Day Open Work Maxi Sundress

Knit dresses are everything, and this $40 striped one is begging to be taken on your beach vacation ASAP!

More To Come Kacey Maxi Dress

Rosettes are undeniably having a moment right now, and this light yellow number ($78) lets you shine to the max. It has a wonderful open back for getting a tad sultry with it!

Universal Thread Rib-Knit Maxi Bodycon Dress

This $20 maxi dress is so comfy and cute, you'll wanna snag it in all of the colors (of which there are six more)!

Gap Satin Midi Slip Dress

This $40 metallic slip dress can be worn alone or under a cropped tee just as easily to play with layered summer outfits!

Free-est La La Tiered Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress

This laid-back Free People dress ($98) is *the* statement piece your closet is craving for summer outings. It's a comfy fit and makes getting easy a total breeze. All you need are some super cute summer shoes.

AFRM Shea Floral A-Line Maxi Dress

For a more illustrative look, this colorful maxi ($88) makes a daring move with whimsical images of butterflies, flowers, fruits, and more. The darling straight neckline is the perfect touch of femininity!

Zara Cut Out Maxi Dress

This chartreuse number ($40) boasts a cheeky side cutout that adds an artful show of skin to your look!

American Eagle Denim Scoop Neck Maxi Dress

Jump on this season's hottest fashion trend by donning a denim maxi dress. This $42 one features flattering paneling and a flirty leg slit to keep things cool even in the hottest of temperatures.

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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.

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7 Timeless Gap Dresses You Can Wear Again And Again

Gap has truly stood the test of time – I was just a toddler when my mom was dressing me up in cute little Gap dresses! Their classic, quality-for-less brand has always prevailed throughout the saturated and ever-changing fashion scene. If you want some good basics, Gap is the first place I recommend. Since it's summertime, I sifted through all the amazing (and flattering) dress options Gap has to offer for literally any occasion. Shop my faves below!

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Pleated Tiered Maxi Dress

This dress is airy, chic, and flattering on any body. Throw a book in a tote bag and take yourself to the park in this adorable dress. It's so perfect for any warm weather outing!

The Pleated Tiered Maxi Dress is shoppable on sale for $59 (was $118).

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Denim Maxi Dress

Denim for days! This denim maxi dress definitely has cool girl energy, but still looks quite professional. You could rock this look at work, and then wear it out to dinner with friends afterwards!

The Denim Maxi Dress from Gap is available for $78 (was $98).

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Satin Midi Dress

Spice up your look with this foxy animal print. It's always gonna be in style. This little satin dress is flowy and perfect for a night out for cocktails this summer!

Snag the Satin Midi Dress for $80.

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Indigo Patchwork Maxi Dress

I don't know what it is about patchwork, but I think the asymmetry on this dress in particular is such a fun look! I get parachute dress vibes from this style, which means it's super comfy and flowy.

Wear this pick all summer long for just $60 (was $118).

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Linen-Blend Mini Dress

I love this dress' unique pattern for any summer occasion! You can do a lot with this dress – you just need the right accessories. Dress it up with some heels and a small clutch, or with some cozy sandals and a casual tote bag. The world is your oyster with this mini Gap dress.

The Linen-Blend Mini Dress currently goes for $34.

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Ruffle Sleeve Tiered Mini Dress

This dress is giving me Black Swan vibes, and I love it. Those shoulder ruffles are everything, and this dress is perfectly fit for any dressy, upscale event. It's dark and dramatic in the best way possible.

The Ruffle Sleeve Tiered Mini Dress is now on sale for $45 (was $60).

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Smocked Handkerchief Hem Midi Dress

This dress' hem is super unique and fun. The rich green color is perfect for any daytime summer event, like brunch or even a birthday celebration! This dress is flowy and breathable which is so necessary in the summer heat.

The Smocked Handkerchief Hem Midi Dress currently goes for $75.

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Why Timothée Chalamet Abandoned “Good Friend” Austin Butler’s ‘Elvis’ Method For Bob Dylan Role

Austin Butler as Elvis, Selena Gomez as Linda Rondstat, and now Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan — there will never be enough biopics for me! (The real question is when are we going to get a Taylor Swift movie?). When pictures from the set of the new Bob Dylan movie, A Complete Unknown, hit Twitter, I had to do a double take because Timothée Chalamet looks so much like the musician I couldn't believe my eyes! You can watch the A Complete Unknown trailer here.

Timothée is going to be joined by Met Gala queen Elle Fanning, as well as Top Gun superstar Monica Barbaro. Here's everything you need to know about the movie — and our favorite Bob Dylan songs to listen to while you wait for its release.

Keep reading to see the latest updates from Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.

Timothée Chalamet stars in A Complete Unknown, coming to theaters December 25, 2024.
He's joined by Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro.
The movie follows Bob Dylan's career in the 1960s as he rises to fame and later shifts from folk to rock'n'roll.

Did Timothée Chalamet take inspiration from Austin Butler’s Elvis?

Timothée Chalamet recently revealed that while he originally wanted to approach A Complete Unknown by taking direct inspiration from Bob Dylan, he quickly changed his tone...so to speak. "Somebody once said to me, you can't make a movie about a painter because it's not interesting to watch paint dry," he says in People's exclusive video. "Bob has that element because he's not one of these forward-facing musicians."

While Timmy saw Natalie Portman a sequence in Jackie "step-for-step exactly what Jackie did," and paid attention to "all this stuff that I saw my good friend Austin Butler crush it with on Elvis," he quickly realized "I gotta do none of this because this is not my style."

"Bob did not have a vocal coach," he continues. "He had two bottles of red wine and four packs of cigarettes. There's no way to impersonate that." One of my favorite things about biopics is seeing how a well-known actor portrays a recognizable figure. And you can see Timothée Chalamet's interpretation of Bob Dylan in theaters December 25!

Monica Barbaro Sings Her Heart Out

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We got a look at Monica Barbaro as singer-songwriter Joan Baez, who was one of the first major artists in the 1960s to record Bob Dylan's music!

I was super impressed to learn Timothée showed up and sang live for the film. "It was important for me to play and sing on set because it was in the spirit of the movie to do it live," he says in a video from People. "Many of the artists through American pop culture that had the balls to turn their back on what was expected of them, that moment started with Bob. His words are relevant; 'Times They are A Changing' ' is relevant, 'Blowin' in the Wind' is relevant."

Elle Fanning and Timothée Chalamet In "A Complete Unknown"

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Elle Fanning totally embodies the late '60s vibe in this fall outfit. The bold maroon blazer, the long straight hair, and the striped turtleneck — I love it all! Elle is starring this Bob Dylan movie as Sylvie Russo, a university student and artist Bob falls for in the '60s.

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Thanks to some onset leaks, we also got a glimpse of the movie's version of The Freewheelin'! Elle Fanning and Timothée Chalamet look incredible as Sylvia Russo and Bob Dylan. I'm a sucker for any kind of recreation, so seeing this new version of the classic record cover is incredible!!

The First Pictures From Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan Movie

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Timothée Chalamet has totally transformed into Bob Dylan on the set of A Complete Unknown. And when I saw the pictures of Timothée carrying the guitar my jaw dropped!! He completely engrossed himself in Wonka and Dune 2 and I'm so excited to see him do the same for this Bob Dylan movie.

What is the movie about Bob Dylan called?

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A Complete Unknown Plot

Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan movie is called A Complete Unknown. The movie filmed around New York City in the spring of 2024, and James Mangold is serving as director (you might recognize his name from Logan, Girl, Interrupted, and Walk the Line). The movie will cover the period during the 1960s when Bob Dylan shifted from folk to rock'n'roll, changing the face of pop culture (and culture in general, TBH), forever.

"When that movie finally comes out, people are going to be shocked because you're going to think you're hearing Bob Dylan sing," vocal coach Eric Vetro tells PEOPLE. "[Timothée Chalamet] just has this uncanny ability to not impersonate, but really breathe life into it. He's embodying Bob Dylan and what he was like at that age."

Who else is in A Complete Unknown with Timothée Chalamet?

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A Complete Unknown Cast

The A Complete Unknown cast is incredible! Alongside Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, we'll see Top Gun: Maverick's Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, Elle Fanning as Sylvie Russo, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash, and Nick Offerman as Alan Lomax.

When is the Bob Dylan movie coming out?

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A Complete Unknown Release Date

A Complete Unknown will hit theaters on December 25, 2024. And since Timothée Chalamet has been seen in turtlenecks, hats, and jackets on set, this sounds like the perfect cozy movie to me!

I always need some brand new music to listen to once the weather gets chilly, and I will for sure be listening to anything Timothée records.

What song did Bob Dylan write for a movie?

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Bob Dylan wrote "Things Have Changed" for the 2000 movie Wonder Boys, which starred Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, and Katie Holmes. This Bob Dylan song ended up winning the Academy Award for Best Original Songand the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song!

"Knockin' On Heaven's Door," which is arguably the singer's most popular track, was released two months after the 1973 premiere of Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid as a part of the film's soundtrack.

What are some other Bob Dylan songs to listen to?

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I totally agree that one of the best Bob Dylan songs is "Knockin' On Heaven's Door," but "Blowin' In The Wind" and "The Times They Are A-Changin'" are also great songs to listen to if you're a new Bob Dylan fan. So far, "The Times They Are A-Changin'" is my personal favorite song.

His style is the perfect blend of rock and folk that reminds me of summer picnics and walks in the woods. His sound also reportedly inspired Taylor Swift's Folklore!

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10 Adorable Gingham Dresses For Your Next Summer Outing

Gingham is everywhere these days. I’m constantly clocking it on trendy boxer shorts and heels, and I can truly not get enough of it! It’s an undeniably timeless pattern, and the best part is it looks flattering on everybody. Gingham dresses feel particularly playful, which is just the energy summer calls for. Pack up your best picnic spread, and get ready to toss on one of these gingham dresses that’ll soon become your go-to summer uniform.

Reformation

Reformation Sora Linen Dress

Oh, the romance!Reformation dresses truly have me in a chokehold, and this red and white gingham number is absolutely gorgeous. The off-the-shoulder shape and drop-waist silhouette paired with the sweetheart neckline makes this the ultimatedate night dress. Since it's made of 100% linen, it wears super lightly, helping you tackle the summer heatwave with ease. It's slightly stretchy so it'll move with you, thanks to the elastic smocking along the back.

The Reformation Sora Linen Dress is shoppable in sizes 0-12 for $248.

Free People

Free People Cass Midi Dress

Your next farmer's market 'fit is calling! This flowy midi from Free People boasts a rich green and white gingham pattern throughout, with some super boho-esque contrast detailing that runs down the front. The subtle puff sleeves both tie into cute little bows on each side, plus the neckline is fitted with another adjustable black bow. The square neckline tops off this loose-fitting cotton dress with the perfect amount of trendiness.

The Free People Cass Midi Dress is available in sizes XS, S, M, and XL for $228.

Old Navy

Old Navy Square-Neck Linen-Blend Mini Dress

Old Navy's latest gingham-filled drop is everything to me, and this marvelous mini is extremely versatile for any summer occasion. I could see it wearing very well with sporty sneakers and chic sandals alike, plus you can easily take it into the fall and winter seasons by layering a cardigan or denim jacket on top of it. It's cut from 55% linen and 45% rayon, lending it to good breathability in the hotter months.

The Old Navy Square-Neck Linen-Blend Mini Dress is shoppable in sizes S-4X for $35.

Urban Outfitters

Daisy Street Crinkle Gingham Shirred Mini Dress

This body-hugging gingham dress is as sweet as can be. Though form-fitting, it's exceptionally comfortable, since the silhouette is all stretchy. The hem is finished off with some flirty frills that'll go well with feminine footwear like ballet flats or slingback heels. The crew neckline supplies more modest coverage around the chest, which grants you nice peace of mind, especially if you're headed out on the town.

The Daisy Street Crinkle Gingham Shirred Mini Dress is available in sizes XS-XL for $45.

Reformation

Reformation Aubree Linen Dress

Reformation does it again! This breezy 100% linen dress features quite the relaxed fit, so you won't have to make many annoying adjustments to it while you're out for happy hour or at a dinner date with your girls. The thin spaghetti straps stylishly tie together, which makes customizing your look super simple. You can choose to show off the bows along your backside, or strategically tie them atop your shoulders for a flirtier vibe!

The Reformation Aubree Linen Dress is available in sizes XS, M, L, and XL for $98.

Revolve

Peachy Den Cindy Frill Dress

I'm all about color, and this rainbow gingham dress from Peachy Den has truly been living rent-free in my head ever since I saw it online. Drop-waist dresses will also always grab my attention, so this pick is really the whole package! The checkered fabric is delicately textured to set your look apart from the rest. The squared-off scoop neckline is met with two thick, non-adjustable straps that just look so flattering.

The Peachy Den Cindy Frill Dress is available in sizes XS-XL for $193.

Urban Outfitters

Kimchi Blue Georgie Gingham Babydoll Mini Dress

This gingham dress is definitely channeling Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, and I'm here for it. This piece is filled with feminine energy, from the bowtie straps to the swirly-twirly a-line skirt. It's made from 100% cotton, so you'll definitely be able to feel the breeze through the adorable light blue and white gingham fabric. Turn this look country-chic by sporting some cowgirl boots with it!

The Kimchi Blue Georgie Gingham Babydoll Mini Dress is also shoppable in two other colors (red and black gingham) and sizes XS-XL for $69.

LOFT

LOFT Gingham Smocked Strappy Maxi Pocket Dress

For a truly no-fuss gingham dress, this pick from LOFT is the one for you. The bust is more fitted, yet still super comfy since it's crafted from an elasticated smocked material. The maxi skirt is way more flowy, allowing for ample airflow and the ultimate comfort levels. The added coverage is especially nice if you have a busy day ahead, but still want to look cute! The thin straps are adjustable so you can find your perfect fit with ease. Plus, this dress has pockets on each side!

The LOFT Gingham Smocked Strappy Maxi Pocket Dress is shoppable in sizes 0-16 for $45 (was $100).

Anthropologie

Corey Lynn Calter Sleeveless A-Line Mini Dress

This colorful gingham dress reminds me of the fashion in Mad Men, which is all the more reason to invest in it. The punchy colorway will certainly turn heads towards you, no matter where you take this mini. The vertical seaming and drop-waist shape lend this look to a very retro feel, which will look even more stunning with some Mary Jane flats! The straps are adjustable along the back to fit your body perfectly.

The Corey Lynn Calter Sleeveless A-Line Mini Dress is available in sizes XS, M, L, and XL for $188.

Quince

Quince 100% European Linen Scoop Neck Midi Dress

This midi is made from super-soft 100% European linen, so it's very lightweight in wear, but still high-coverage in shape. The limited color palette makes this dress undeniably easy to dress up or down, depending where you take it and how you style it. The back flaunts some nice elastic smocking to hug your upper half before falling into a flowy midi skirt. The thin straps are adjustable, too!

The Quince 100% European Linen Scoop Neck Midi Dress is shoppable in sizes XS-XL for $70.

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Renée Zellwegger & Leo Woodall Prove Age Gaps Are Sexy In 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' Trailer

If you're a rom-com fan who also can't get enough of Jane Austen's books, you've probably seen the Bridget Jones movies. The story (which is loosely based on Pride & Prejudice) follows the titular Bridget Jones, a 30-something who sets out on a mission to improve herself over the course of a year while she looks for a partner. And, in true romantic movie form, she keeps a diary the whole time. Not only can we rewatch the original trilogy as many times as we want, but we're also getting a fourth movie! Here's everything we know about Bridget Jones 4.