Popsugar Fashion Summer Fashion Best Cheap Cotton Dresses 18 Light and Airy Cotton Dresses to Wear in the Summer Heat — All Under $100 1 June 2019 by Macy Cate Williams Image Source: Free People As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Thank the fashion gods for cotton, because wearing it is the only way we survive Summer. Frankly, there's nothing worse than sweating through thick, heavy materials in the depths of June, July, and August. We love a great cotton dress because it's lightweight and airy. Plus, if you're headed on a holiday or trip, the fabric is easy to fold and pack up. If you don't want to break the bank on a new dress, our editors curated a selection of our favourite cotton designs under $100. These reliable pieces will be your Summer uniform, no doubt. Shop our favourites now. Related: 11 Hot New H&M Releases That Will Sell Out Before July — They're That Good UO Puff-Sleeve Babydoll Dress Image Source: urbanoutfitters.com This versatile UO Puff-Sleeve Babydoll Dress ($39, originally $59) comes in several different colours. UO Puff-Sleeve Babydoll Dress $39 from urbanoutfitters.com Buy Now H&M Flounced Cotton Dress Image Source: www2.hm.com This H&M Flounced Cotton Dress ($35) is beyond comfy. H&M Flounced Cotton Dress $35 from www2.hm.com Buy Now Darling Days Midi Dress Image Source: freepeople.com We love the breezy look of this Darling Days Midi Dress ($98). Darling Days Midi Dress $98 from freepeople.com Buy Now ASOS DESIGN Curve Mini Reversible Cotton Smock Dress Image Source: us.asos.com This ASOS DESIGN Curve Mini Reversible Cotton Smock Dress ($29) can be worn two different ways. ASOS DESIGN Curve Mini Reversible Cotton Smock Dress $29 from us.asos.com Buy Now Caslon Short-Sleeve Cotton Blend Dress Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com We appreciate that this Caslon Short-Sleeve Cotton Blend Dress ($59) has pockets. Caslon Short-Sleeve Cotton Blend Dress $59 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Madewell Scallop Eyelet Midi Dress Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com You can also score this Madewell Scallop Eyelet Midi Dress ($100, originally $150) in red. Madewell Scallop Eyelet Midi Dress $100 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now UO Positano Tie-Shoulder Midi Dress Image Source: urbanoutfitters.com This UO Positano Tie-Shoulder Midi Dress ($59, originally $79) comes in tons of colours and patterns. UO Positano Tie-Shoulder Midi Dress $59 from urbanoutfitters.com Buy Now H&M Wide-Cut Cotton Dress Image Source: www2.hm.com This newly released H&M Wide-Cut Cotton Dress ($60) is perfect for beach days. H&M Wide-Cut Cotton Dress $60 from www2.hm.com Buy Now UO Kayla Surplice Wrap Midi Dress Image Source: urbanoutfitters.com The cut of this UO Kayla Surplice Wrap Midi Dress ($59) is very flattering. UO Kayla Surplice Wrap Midi Dress $59 from urbanoutfitters.com Buy Now English Factory Lemon-Print Puff-Sleeve Stretch Cotton Minidress Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com Wear this English Factory Lemon-Print Puff-Sleeve Stretch Cotton Minidress ($68) with white sandals. English Factory Lemon-Print Puff-Sleeve Stretch Cotton Minidress $68 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Miessial Striped Linen Dress Image Source: amazon.com This Miessial Striped Linen Dress ($25) is too cute to pass up. Miessial Striped Linen Dress $25 from amazon.com Buy Now Free People Muy Caliente Mini Dress Image Source: freepeople.com This Free People Muy Caliente Mini Dress ($58) also comes in black. Free People Muy Caliente Mini Dress $58 from freepeople.com Buy Now Free People Lilah Pleated Tube Dress Image Source: freepeople.com Customers love that this Free People Lilah Pleated Tube Dress ($98) includes detachable straps. Free People Lilah Pleated Tube Dress $98 from freepeople.com Buy Now Ecowish Ruffle-Sleeve Dress Image Source: amazon.com Customers love this Ecowish Ruffle-Sleeve Dress ($30). Ecowish Ruffle-Sleeve Dress $30 from amazon.com Buy Now Free People Anita Midi Dress Image Source: freepeople.com Our editors adore this Free People Anita Midi Dress ($98). Free People Anita Midi Dress $98 from freepeople.com Buy Now Endless Summer Struttin' Mini Dress Image Source: freepeople.com You'll definitely want to go out once you see this sexy Endless Summer Struttin' Mini Dress ($68). Endless Summer Struttin' Mini Dress $68 from freepeople.com Buy Now R.Vivimos Cotton Beach Dress Image Source: amazon.com You need this R.Vivimos Cotton Beach Dress ($29) for your next holiday. R.Vivimos Cotton Beach Dress $29 from amazon.com Buy Now Endless Summer At Leisure Midi Dress Image Source: freepeople.com This Endless Summer At Leisure Midi Dress ($98) is our kind of wrap dress. Endless Summer At Leisure Midi Dress $98 from freepeople.com Buy Now Summer FashionShoppingShoppableDresses