The Best Under-$52 Dresses Our Editors Wear on Repeat
Since debuting our POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's last September, we've become known for a few things: cute jumpsuits, fun tops, and adorable dresses for all occasions. Like you, we can't get enough of minis, midis, and maxis for work, weekends, parties, and more. So it's no wonder our Editor in Chief Lisa Sugar and Executive Style Director Dana Avidan Cohn design so many fun options with each delivery, whether it's a new silhouette, fun color, or fresh print.
As for the rest of the Fashion, Shop, and Brand team members, it's basically part of the job to wear-test all the new dresses each month. For some of us, this has led to some tried-and-true favorites we've been wearing nonstop, and we figured you'd like the scoop on the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's dresses we can't live without.
From office-worthy looks to off-duty styles and classic-with-a-twist silhouettes we like to dress up and down, scroll ahead for the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's dresses our team members have loved most over the past year — each one only costs $51 or less.
The Dress: Short Sleeve Shift Dress
"This heart-print dress and blue moto jacket from the the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's launch collection is still one of my favorite outfit combos, and for Fall 2019, we've designed a new heart-print style I'll be wearing just as much. Coming soon!" — Lisa Sugar, editor in chief
Preview The New Dress
POPSUGAR Long Sleeve Mini Dress ($45, originally $60)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Printed Midi Dress
"I'm a sucker for a dress I can wear multiple ways, which is exactly what I did with this floral-print midi. With slingbacks and a sleek bag, it was perfect for work. Off-duty, I loved dressing it up with fun heels and layering it over pants for casual days." — Laura Lajiness, senior editor, Fashion
The Dress: POPSUGAR Asymmetrical Ruffle Hem Dress
"I fell in love with the gingham print on this dress and the easy-to-wear silhouette. You can dress it up or down, but I'm all about countering the sweetness of the ruffled hemline and charming print with sneakers and bold sunglasses." — Hannah Weil McKinley, director, Fashion & Shop
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POPSUGAR Asymmetrical Ruffle Hem Dress ($27, originally $68)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Print Tie-Waist Dress
"I'm a sucker for fruit print, so this lemon-slice dress immediately caught my eye. I styled it with yellow fringe earrings and strappy black heels for a weekend look — so fun!" — Macy Williams, editor, Shopping & Must Have
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POPSUGAR Print Tie-Waist Dress ($37, originally $50)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Belted Maxi Dress
"To me, there is no better Summer wardrobe classic than the perfect white dress. I wore this one just as often to work as I did to the beach!" — Dana Avidan Cohn, executive style director
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Belted Maxi Dress ($51, originally $68)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Button Up Midi Dress
"This linen dress is perfect for Summer. I've been wearing it to work with a blazer and kitten heels, for events with my favorite wedges and a bold lip, and for weekend outings with sneakers. It's very versatile and comfortable, and it hugs you in all the right places without feeling constricting." — Maria Valdez, lead editor, Latina
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POPSUGAR Button Up Midi Dress ($45, originally $60)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress
"I love classic shirting, so a versatile striped shirt dress is right up my alley. With a flattering tie waist and button-down detailing, I wore this red striped version to the office with a trench coat and mules in the Spring, team it with sneakers on the weekends, and even styled it open over a swimsuit at the beach this Summer." — LL
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POPSUGAR Belted Button-Down Dress ($24, originally $60)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Button-Front Dress
"I love layering simple dresses in the Summer, so working this breezy button-down style over a white bodysuit with '90s heels was a given." — Sarah Wasilak, editor, Fashion
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Button-Front Dress ($40, originally $54)
The Dresses: POPSUGAR Sleeveless Shirt Dress and POPSUGAR Asymmetrical Ruffle Hem Dress
"Our executive vice president of culture and corporate citizenship, Krista Moatz and I love a bestie moment, and these two dresses felt like an elevated take on coordinated style." — LS
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POPSUGAR Sleeveless Shirt Dress ($45, originally $60)
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POPSUGAR Asymmetrical Ruffle Hem Dress ($27, originally $68)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Smocked Midi Dress
"The smocked top and ruffled sleeves on this midi from last year's November collection are very on-trend, so this dress seamlessly worked with my existing wardrobe. I styled it with a suede moto jacket and booties for work, but I have also worn it with white sneakers and a jean jacket over the weekend." — MW
Shop Similar Midi Dresses
POPSUGAR Smocked Midi Dress ($48, originally $64)
Shop Similar Midi Dresses
POPSUGAR Smocked Midi Dress ($48, originally $64)
Shop Similar Midi Dresses
POPSUGAR Smocked Midi Dress ($48, originally $64)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Printed Wrap Dress
"I don't normally wear a lot of color, but there's something about this red dress that got me. It looks cute with sneakers or sandals, and no matter how I style it, I know I'll always be comfy. Fun fact: Kelly Ripa wore it on Live With Kelly and Ryan and described it as 'very cute, wearable, and adorbs,' so it's obviously a must have." — Krista Jones, associate editor, Shop
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Printed Wrap Dress ($48, originally $64)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Smocked Mini Dress
"This floral minidress is from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's launch and quickly became one of the most comfortable pieces in my wardrobe. Perfect for work or play, I love styling it with a belt and booties, or heels and a leather jacket for a night out. The best part: there's a new version of it in the new September collection!" — Isabella Isotti, brand operations manager
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POPSUGAR Smocked Mini Dress ($45, originally $60)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Babydoll Dress
"At 5'6", I have pretty long legs, which makes minidresses a tricky length to wear, especially at work. My solution? Styling a dress over pants, and this cute cherry-print version is perfect — I left a few buttons undone at the bottom to flow over my jeans and finished the look with sleek mules and gold jewelry." — Nikita Ramsinghani, associate editor, Fashion
The Dress: POPSUGAR Print Tie-Waist Dress
"This timeless polka-dot dress can be styled in endless ways, but I'm most excited to wear it with white boots and opaque tights for Fall. For a fun pop, I'll add a bright red coat when it gets chilly outside." — MW
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POPSUGAR Print Tie-Waist Dress ($37, originally $50)
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Print Tie-Waist Dress ($40, originally $54)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Belted Maxi Dress
"I exclusively wear long dresses and couldn't get enough of this white linen maxi for Summer. With sweet ruffle sleeves and a flattering tie waist, one of my favorite ways I wore it was with feminine flats and a crossbody bag in Paris. The best part: it has pockets!" — LL
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Belted Maxi Dress ($51, originally $68)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Button-Front Dress
"I love getting inventive and styling pieces unexpectedly, like I did with this button-down dress. I opened up the bottom buttons on this mini to show off a pair of lime trousers underneath and finished with minimal sandals for a sleek Summer look." — SW
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Button-Front Dress ($40, originally $54)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Flounce-Hem Mini Dress
"I layered a sleeveless duster over this floral-print dress, allowing the pretty pattern to take center stage. Lucite heels completed this look for another day at the office." — MW
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POPSUGAR Flounce-Hem Mini Dress ($45, originally $60)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Mini Shirtdress
"Unsurprisingly, I have a ton of blue dresses, but this polka-dot shirt dress is a favorite with heels for events, meetings, and dinners out. When I want to dress it down, I reach for a clean white sneaker." — LS
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Mini Shirt Dress ($48, originally $64)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Button Up Midi Dress
"OK, I know I said I exclusively wear long dresses, but this to-the-knee yellow number was impossible to resist. In a breathable linen fabric, it was idyllic on the hottest Summer days with a square neckline to feel modern and fresh." — LL
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POPSUGAR Button Up Midi Dress ($45, originally $60)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Printed Midi Dress
"I love this black floral button-down dress! It was the prefect piece for Summer — I dressed it up for dinner with friends but wore it casually for a day at the beach, too. Even better, it has pockets!" — Lauren Swett, senior manager, Brand Development
The Dress: POPSUGAR Button-Front Dress
"This printed yellow dress is perfectly breezy for Summer. Every time I put it on, I channel Beyoncé Lemonade vibes." — Ray Schechter, project manager
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POPSUGAR Plus Size Button-Front Dress ($40, originally $54)
The Dress: POPSUGAR Sleeveless Shirt Dress
"Right off the bat, I loved this dress because it's ultraflattering. The self-tie belt cinches the smallest point of my waist, and I appreciate that it's appropriate for both work and weekends. I layered a t-shirt underneath it for the workday, but on weekends, I like to pare it back to sneakers." — MW
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POPSUGAR Sleeveless Shirt Dress ($45, originally $60)