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By Melanie Carden/April 12, 2022 1:42 pm EST
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For example, modesty is often a factor for those attending church. Usually, the church-going crowd will opt for a more conservative look — limited cleavage, for instance. But, on the other hand, The Washington Post reports that there are plenty of folks who — regardless of their religious or spiritual beliefs — just enjoy Easter as an opportunity to spend time with family and friends. In these scenarios, the perfect Easter dress might look a bit different.
Easter outings can range from backyard Easter egg hunts to boozy brunch with the girls, so your dress should support the specific scenario. Of course, you can wear a mini dress to an Easter egg hunt, but when you bend over, you risk exposing your pastel underpinnings — and let’s be real: The only exposed Easter booty should be that of a bunny. So here are three strategy choices: Wear a midi, rock a maxi, or crouch carefully.
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Although most people open up their wallets around this time for purchases like eggs, chocolate treats, bunny baskets, decorative accessories, and holiday cards, people still spent a hefty $3.27 Billion on Easter clothing in 2021 (via ClothingRIC).
Here’s the thing, though: If you’ve left your Easter dress decisions to the last minute, you may have already splurged on spring flower bouquets, the ingredients for a gorgeous brunch, or a year’s supply of solid milk chocolate bunnies. With this in mind, the selections here are all under $45.
Spring is here and it’s time time to rock some classic gingham
Sure, it’s serving up cute garden party vibes, but what do the reviews say? Well, one quality that gets multiple shout-outs is that the fabric is lightweight but not see-through.
This Easter dress is flirty but still SFC (safe for church)
The holidays can be hectic, and Easter’s no exception. Ultimately, we agree with Your Summer Skin — one of the significant benefits of a maxi dress is that you can skip leg-shaving! If you’ve opted to stop shaving your legs, you can take solace in the fact that this maxi dress will hide your hairiness while providing you with a stunning Easter outfit.
A jade-colored dress is an unexpected Easter gem
The dress comes in sizes small through 24-plus, and reviewers frequently mention “many compliments, “comfortable,” last-minute,” and “form-fitting.”
When it comes time to style your look, InStyle suggests pairing navy with colors as far-ranging as tan, gray, and even orange. So, in terms of last-minute Easter dresses, you likely have the perfect pair of shoes in your closet already. There’s just one thing missing: Make that brunch reservation, honey.
No one will suspect this perfect Easter dress was a last-minute purchase
As the icing on this sweet Easter treat, smocking is a detail that Who What Wear says adds a luxe look. Customers also love the added details of the dress, with one writing, “from the cute flower buttons to the small cotton balls throughout the dress…It fits perfectly and looks super duper cute.”
All of the Anya Taylor-Joy comparisons you’ll get in this dress will be your Easter treat
Reviewers call out that “This dress looks SO MUCH MORE expensive than it is.” And still, one fan goes on to say that she was thrilled that the fabric was such good quality that she didn’t need to wear a slip underneath. Yes, please.
Celebrate Easter in this easy, breezy, boho dress
With over 20,000 ratings, this dress isn’t the new kid on the block. In addition, 81% of reviewers said the waist fits “just right.” So, right away, we’re interested. Plus, we’re taking some bohemian style advice from style expert Alyssa Beltempo, who says that color and movement are essential to pull off the look (via Youtube).
Choose a traditional floral Easter dress with a trendy flair
If you opt for flattering shoulder-flaunting looks, you’re in good company with the newly engaged Jennifer Lopez. To be fair, we’re not suggesting your Easter photos will yield JLo’s 900k Instagram likes, but it can’t hurt to file it under “Easter goals.”
Grab this cute last-minute Easter dress in 26 styles
One reviewer, who also posted some super cute IRL photos, gave one of the most endearing reviews we’ve seen in a while. “My daughter said I looked like a princess, and I did get a lot of other compliments while wearing it.”
After you spend a fortune on Easter chocolate, you’ll still be gorgeous in this $18 dress
Don’t worry, though; if you’re looking for an under $20 Easter dress, this sweet daisy-themed dress is an excellent choice. The off-center slit and ruffled edges give the long lines of this maxi a flowy, feminine look. And one reviewer pointed out that “The dress holds its shape pretty well too and doesn’t turn into a wrinkled mess when worn for more than an hour.”
