This adorable dress from Anthropologie by the brand one.september retails for $128.


This dress from Lulu's is a great option for less and comes with either a green or red skirt. In fact, I think this dress in the red would be super cute for a 4th of July BBQ. You can purchase it for $34 by clicking here for the green and here for the red. (Note: It says the belt/bow is removable, so you could definitely have the bow placed wherever you choose...back, front, side, whatever works for you!)



*Update - 6/29/09* - GoJane also has a similar dress for $24.80 in green, red, as well as one with a navy skirt. Click here to purchase/view your options.

This versatile jersey dress from Anthropologie can be worn a bunch of different ways and retails for $68.


Want to save a little cash? Or maybe you just want other color options. If so, this dress from American Apparel might work. It retails for $43 and has endless ways in which it can be worn. It comes in several colors such as evergreen (pictured), black, red, pink, and many more. Click on the photo below to purchase or view all of the color options.

This dress by Theory retails for $285 at Shopbop.


Looking to save some money? If so, check out this version from J Crew. It's a great alternative and retails for $69.50. It also comes in a few other colors like pink, green, and grey. Click the photo below to purchase or view the other color options.


Beth, a reader, emailed me with this other alternative as well. It's by the brand Velvet and is on sale at Anthropologie for $69.95. It seems as though the J Crew version is sold out in the black online (although I would check back, as sometimes they add more to the site). So if you're interested in this version, click the photo below to purchase!

I spotted this find on the great blog Champagne & Cupcakes and had to share it with you!

These earrings from JCrew retail for $45.



Want a similar look for less? Try this version from Anthropologie. They are currently on sale for $19.99 and you can click on the photo below to purchase. (Sorry the photo is so small, it was the largest one they had!)



Or maybe gold isn't your color, and you'd prefer a similar pair in silver? Try this version from American Eagle for $12.50. Click below to purchase. They differ slightly (besides the obvious color difference) with the pearls instead of just crystals, but they are a great option for a lot less.