The reigning leader of cheap and chic megastores, H&Ms abound in New York, unloading trendy styles at a frenetic pace. Chances are if you see a chic frock on the runways, you'll find it here a few weeks later—and in turn, you'll find affordable capsule collections from the runway's biggest stars. Don’t hesitate to nab a long lace dress ($50), comfortable, long jersey-material frocks ($35) that come in select prints as well as popular A-line styles ($18) in multiple colors.
While browsing some of NYC’s best shops for summer dresses, scoring the perfect frock is on top of every woman’s checklist. It’s not so easy finding the right fit, shape and price for your soon-to-be warm-weather staple, but tracking down of-the-moment numbers that are affordable, stylish and complement your favorite pair of sunglasses is actually a breeze. From floral prints to chambray trends, we’re certainly not interested in wearing a single pair of pants until after Labor Day. No matter your budget, we've ranked the best stores from least to most expensive to help you find the perfect summer dress!