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    Summer Sales Special: Shop 50 Dresses For Every Budget

    The summer sales have landed, and we just couldn't wait to round up the best dresses to drop in price. Get set to shop the hottest picks, before they're gone...

    By Marie Claire
    Published 18 June 2010 In Features

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    The summer sales have landed, and we just couldn't wait to round up the best dresses to drop in price. Get set to shop the hottest picks, before they're gone...

    The weather outside is fabulous and the sales are on. So, what better way to celebrate than with a fabulous new dress?

    Whether it's a Whistles number you've had your eye on since the start of the season, or one of Marc Jacobs' or Red Valentino's lust-worthy buys (a complete steal at a fraction of the price), make sure you act quickly, because they won't be around for long.

    Sale Dresses You Won't Want To Miss

    What are you waiting for?

    Sale Dresses You Won't Want To Miss

    Sale Dresses You Won't Want To Miss

    Sale Dresses
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    Marc By Marc Jacobs Maddy Dress, Was £400, Now £280

    Marc By Marc Jacobs Maddy Dress, Was £400, Now £280

    Marc By Marc Jacobs Maddy Dress

    Snap up Marc By Marc Jacobs' Maddy Dress in the Net-a-Porter sale - it's a total steal at 30% off.

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    Roksanda Ilincic Penrose Dress, Was £756, Now £302.40

    Roksanda Ilincic Penrose Dress, Was £756, Now £302.40

    Roksanda Ilincic Penrose Dress

    Roksana Ilincic's bold dress designs are some of our favourite summer drops. This Penrose Dress is bold and beautiful.

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    DKNY Georgette Crepe Dress, Was £310, Now £155

    DKNY Georgette Crepe Dress, Was £310, Now £155

    DKNY Georgette Crepe Dress

    Go bright and bold in DKNY this summer with the Georgette Crepe Dress in brighter-than-the-sun yellow.

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    Hobbs London Delvine Dress, Was £119, Now £83

    Hobbs London Delvine Dress, Was £119, Now £83

    Hobbs London Delvine Dress

    We're mad about pastels this summer, and Hobbs' London Delvine Dress is top of the hit list.

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    Topshop Floral And Snake Print Dress, Was £46, Now £15

    Topshop Floral And Snake Print Dress, Was £46, Now £15

    Topshop Floral And Snake Print Dress

    The Topshop Floral And Snake Print Dress is a practical option for day dressing as well as your summer work wardrobe.

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    Whistles Corrine Lace Midi Dress, Was £175, Now £95

    Whistles Corrine Lace Midi Dress, Was £175, Now £95

    Whistles Corrine Lace Midi Dress

    Been eyeing the Whistles Corrine Midi Dress since start of season? Well now it's under £100.

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    Mother Of Pearl Kara Dress At My Wardrobe, Was £580, Now £290

    Mother Of Pearl Kara Dress At My Wardrobe, Was £580, Now £290

    Mother Of Pearl Kara Dress At My Wardrobe

    Fruit prints are one trend we'll definitely be trying this summer, and now that Mother of Pearl's Kara Dress is under £300 at My Wardrobe, there's all the more reason.

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    Ossie Clark Nightingale Maxi Was £120, Now £90

    Ossie Clark Nightingale Maxi Was £120, Now £90

    Ossie Clark Nightingale Maxi

    Steeped in a bright sunshine yellow colour and summer-ready floral, the Ossie Clark Nightingale Maxi is perfect for a holiday.

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    Stella McCartney Blouse Dress, Was £670.28, Now £368.65

    Stella McCartney Blouse Dress, Was £670.28, Now £368.65

    Stella McCartney Blouse Dress

    Perfect for uncomfortably warm days in the office, Stella McCartney's Blouse Dress hits the summer sales for under £400.

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    Hobbs London Beth Dress, Was £149, Now £99

    Hobbs London Beth Dress, Was £149, Now £99

    Hobbs London Beth Dress

    Hobbs London's Beth Dress features this summer's must-have florals and contrasts with strong block colour panels.

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    Whistles Minna Dress, Was £115, Now £75

    Whistles Minna Dress, Was £115, Now £75

    Whistles Minna Dress

    Go block colour in Whistles' Minna Dress, which is now reduced to £75.

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    Karen Millen Sporty Colourblock Dress, Was £145, Now £100

    Karen Millen Sporty Colourblock Dress, Was £145, Now £100

    Karen Millen Sporty Colourblock Dress

    For your summer of sport, get SS14's a luxe vibe from Karen Millen's Colourblock Dress.

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    Zara Straight Cut Dress, Was £39.99, Now £29.99

    Zara Straight Cut Dress, Was £39.99, Now £29.99

    Zara Straight Cut Dress

    Orange is the colour of the summer, and firmly replaces black in our go-to dress collection. This Zara Straight Cut Dress is a must-bag.

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    Preen By Thornton Bregazzi Iris Blue Flower Jersey Dress At My Wardrobe, Was £365, Now £182

    Preen By Thornton Bregazzi Iris Blue Flower Jersey Dress At My Wardrobe, Was £365, Now £182

    Preen By Thornton Bregazzi Iris Blue Flower Jersey Dress

    Had your eye on thje Preen By Thornton Bregazzi Iris Blue Flower Dress for months? Now it's only £182 at My Wardrobe.

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    French Connection Solar Spells Pleated Dress, Was £120, Now £96

    French Connection Solar Spells Pleated Dress, Was £120, Now £96

    French Connection Solar Spells Pleated Dress

    Featuring a pastel palette and pleats - two of the season's must-try trends - the French Connection Solar Spells Dress is not to be missed in the summer sales.

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    Roksanda Ilincic Basketweave Dress, Was £895, Now £626.50

    Roksanda Ilincic Basketweave Dress, Was £895, Now £626.50

    Roksanda Ilincic Basketweave Dress

    Wear Roksanda's bright block colours for nearly a third of the price with the Basketweave Dress at Net-a-Porter.

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    Coast Jacquard Dress, Was £135, Now £85

    Coast Jacquard Dress, Was £135, Now £85

    Coast Jacquard Dress

    Bag the Coast Jacquard Dress in the summer sales to make sure you've got an occasion outfit you can wear and wear.

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    Topshop Tropical Mix Tea Dress, Was £48, Now £10

    Topshop Tropical Mix Tea Dress, Was £48, Now £10

    Topshop Tropical Mix Tea Dress

    You can't say fairer than one of summer's hottest print clashes for just £10, can you?

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    Zara Printed Dress, Was £39.99, Now £29.99

    Zara Printed Dress, Was £39.99, Now £29.99

    Zara Printed Dress

    Go totally tropical in this printed dress from Zara, now only £29.99.

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    Cos A-Line Chambray Dress, Was £79, Now £55

    Cos A-Line Chambray Dress, Was £79, Now £55

    Cos A-Line Chambray Dress

    Lucky for us, Cos' babydoll dresses have slipped into the sale this summer and we're about ready to snap up the A-Line Chambray Dress.

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    River Island Pink 3D Flower Shift Dress, Was £60, Now £30

    River Island Pink 3D Flower Shift Dress, Was £60, Now £30

    River Island Pink 3D Flower Shift Dress

    3D florals are a must-try this summer. This River Island Pink 3D Flower Shift Dress could easily have walked straight off the catwalk.

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    French Connection Feather Light Dress, Was £130, Now £91

    French Connection Feather Light Dress, Was £130, Now £91

    French Connection Feather Light Dress

    For this summer's choice office outfit, the French Connection Feather Light Dress is a sumptuous lemon colour.

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    Craiova Embroidered Dress At My Wardrobe, Was £326, Now £163

    Craiova Embroidered Dress At My Wardrobe, Was £326, Now £163

    Craiova Embroidered Dress

    Bright colours and aztec patterns are our favourite things about Craiova's Embroidered Dress.

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    Zara Striped Dress, Was £39.99, Now £29.99

    Zara Striped Dress, Was £39.99, Now £29.99

    Zara Striped Dress

    Simple yet effective, this throwback 60s shift is brought right up to date with a colour horizontal stripe.

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    Karen Millen Tulip Print A-Line Dress, Was £160, Now £110

    Karen Millen Tulip Print A-Line Dress, Was £160, Now £110

    Karen Millen Tulip Print A-Line Dress

    One hot summer dress we've been eyeing all season is the Karen Millen Tulip Dress - perfect for adding colour to weddings and special occasions.

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    Warehouse Broken Texture Print Midi Dress, Was £55, Now £35

    Warehouse Broken Texture Print Midi Dress, Was £55, Now £35

    Warehouse Broken Texture Print Midi Dress

    For casual days, the Warehouse Broken Texture Print Midi Dress is the perfect sale purchase.

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    Reiss Ciara Swift Dress, Was £195, Now £115

    Reiss Ciara Swift Dress, Was £195, Now £115

    Reiss Ciara Swift Dress

    Try the all white trend in Reiss' Ciara Swift Dress with it's lace floral detail - perfect for holidays.

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    Topshop Stripes Bodycon Dress, Was £29, Now £20

    Topshop Stripes Bodycon Dress, Was £29, Now £20

    Topshop Stripes Bodycon Dress

    Everyone's wearing fruit prints this summer, and this Topshop Stripes Bodycon Dress has certainly caught our eye.

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    Whistles Stevie Crystalised Floral Dress, Was £125, Now £75

    Whistles Stevie Crystalised Floral Dress, Was £125, Now £75

    Whistles Stevie Crystalised Floral Dress

    Whistles' Stevie Crystalised Floral Dress has been atop our holiday wishlist since the SS14 drop, and now it's down to £75. So what's your excuse?

    BUY IT NOW

    Warehouse Geo Skirt Swing Dress, Was £50, Now £25

    Warehouse Geo Skirt Swing Dress, Was £50, Now £25

    Warehouse Geo Skirt Swing Dress

    Try a crop top overlay with the Warehouse Geo Skirt Swing Dress for under half the price.

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    Warehouse Cocoon Shift Dress, £55, Now £30

    Warehouse Cocoon Shift Dress, £55, Now £30

    Warehouse Cocoon Shift Dress

    Simple but effective, the Warehouse Cocoon Shift Dress is a great option for office or formal occasions.

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    River Island Black Zebra Chevron Dress, Was £30, Now £15

    River Island Black Zebra Chevron Dress, Was £30, Now £15

    River Island Black Zebra Chevron Dress

    Try a monochrome print and stand out in River Island's Black Zebra Chevron Dress.

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    H&M Wide Lace Dress, Was £39.99, Now £25

    H&M Wide Lace Dress, Was £39.99, Now £25

    H&M Wide Lace Dress

    For a lighter layer in the height of summer, slip on H&M's Wide Lace Dress for the beach.

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    French Connection Pixel Python Sleeveless Dress, Was £125, Now £37

    French Connection Pixel Python Sleeveless Dress, Was £125, Now £37

    French Connection Pixel Python Sleeveless Dress

    For a summer occasion, bag French Connection's Pixel Python Sleeveless Dress with a plunging cut out neckline.

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    Carven Jungle Print Shift Dress At My Wardrobe, Was £470, Now £235

    Carven Jungle Print Shift Dress At My Wardrobe, Was £470, Now £235

    Carven Jungle Print Shift Dress

    Jungle prints are massive again this summer - Carven's Jungle Print Shift is particularly special (especially in the same).

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    Ossie Clark Alfriston Dress, Was £99, Now £69

    Ossie Clark Alfriston Dress, Was £99, Now £69

    Ossie Clark Alfriston Dress

    Sort your day dressing dilemma with Ossie Clark's Alfriston Dress that comes in just shy of £100, now.

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    Dorothy Perkins Floral Shirt Maxi Dress, Was £45, Now £25

    Dorothy Perkins Floral Shirt Maxi Dress, Was £45, Now £25

    Dorothy Perkins Floral Shirt Maxi Dress

    For summers days in the UK, the Dorothy Perkins Floral Shirt Maxi Dress that's an outfit with just one item.

    BUY IT NOW

    Mango Paisley Print Satin Dress, Was £59.99, Now £29.99

    Mango Paisley Print Satin Dress, Was £59.99, Now £29.99

    Mango Paisley Print Satin Dress

    The Mango Paisley Print Satin Dress has the boho thing going on, and luckily it's one of this season's top trends.

    BUY IT NOW

    Cos Dress With Sheer Stripes, Was £55, Now £27

    Cos Dress With Sheer Stripes, Was £55, Now £27

    Cos Dress With Sheer Stripes

    Thinking of trying the sheer trend? Do it with a striped panel like the one of this Cos Dress.

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    H&M Lace Dress, Was £59.99, Now £40

    H&M Lace Dress, Was £59.99, Now £40

    H&M Lace Dress

    This summer, we're loving lace. And there's nothing more special than this H&M Lace Dress that's now only £40.

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    Miss Selfridge Embellished Dress, Was £99, Now £50

    Miss Selfridge Embellished Dress, Was £99, Now £50

    Miss Selfridge Embellished Dress

    For a holiday dress that you can simply slip on for the beach bars, this Miss Selfridge Embellished Dress is now only £50.

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    Red Valentino Floral-Print Mini Dress, Was £640, Now £384

    Red Valentino Floral-Print Mini Dress, Was £640, Now £384

    Red Valentino Floral-Print Mini Dress,

    Red Valentino for nearly half the price? Yes please. Bag this Floral Print Mini Dress before it's gone.

    BUY IT NOW

    MSGM Pink Ruffle Maxi Dress At My Wardrobe, Was £342, Now £171

    MSGM Pink Ruffle Maxi Dress At My Wardrobe, Was £342, Now £171

    MSGM Pink Ruffle Maxi Dress

    Hello holiday dress. the MSGM Ruffle Maxi is a great option for hot holidays in a sunset coral colour.

    BUY IT NOW

    Reiss Rimini Dress, Was £179, Now £119

    Reiss Rimini Dress, Was £179, Now £119

    Reiss Rimini Dress

    Add a pretty pastel to your work wardrobe with the Rimini Dress from Reiss' summer sale.

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    Reiss Seville Dress, Was £225, Now £155

    Reiss Seville Dress, Was £225, Now £155

    Reiss Seville Dress

    With clever elongating paneling, the Reiss Seville Dress is a summer must-have for only £155.

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    Karen Millen Jungle Knit Dress, Was £160, Now £110

    Karen Millen Jungle Knit Dress, Was £160, Now £110

    Karen Millen Jungle Knit Dress

    With a bright colour and a tribal print, this Karen Millen Jungle Knit Dress will add some character to your workwear wardrobe.

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    Zara Printed Dress, Was £29.99, Now £19.99

    Zara Printed Dress, Was £29.99, Now £19.99

    Zara Printed Dress

    Make a light and floaty addition to your casualwear wardrobe with Zara's Printed Dress, featuring a cool face print and asymmetric hemline.

    BUY IT NOW

    LK Bennett Mandan Dress, Was £495, Now £395

    LK Bennett Mandan Dress, Was £495, Now £395

    LK Bennett Mandan Dress

    One summer dress that will last you right through to AW14, it this LK Bennett Mandan Dress with its high shimmer finish.

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    Karen Millen Tropical Print Shift Dress, Was £160, Now £110

    Karen Millen Tropical Print Shift Dress, Was £160, Now £110

    Karen Millen Tropical Print Shift Dress

    For an evening out dress to add to your holiday collection, try the Karen Millen Tropical Print Shift.

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    LK. Bennett Carma Metallic Stripe Dress, Was £225, Now £165

    LK. Bennett Carma Metallic Stripe Dress, Was £225, Now £165

    LK. Bennett Carma Metallic Stripe Dress

    With soft gold stripes, this LK Bennett Carma Dress takes a summer spin on nautical.

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