Get Your Black Tie Dress on a Budget With These 6 Pieces

Do you have a formal event coming up? While it's fun to dress in pretty clothes, it can quickly become expensive, and most people don't want to spend $200 or more on something they'll wear once.

Below, discover the most affordable dresses you can wear to a black tie event for less than $100.

Cider Mesh Ruffle Hem Maxi Dress: $36

This Cider dress is extra trendy with its drapey sleeve accent. It hugs your body in all the right places, offering the silhouette of a Greek statue. It also comes in many great colors, from sage green to powder blue. And the best part about it? It only costs $36.

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Windsor Savannah Formal Crepe Long Dress: $49.90

Windsor has always been our go-to spot for formal events. They have everything you could need for a prom or a wedding. Their Savannah Crepe Dress is a prime example, with its flattering square neckline and a chic fitted skirt.

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Love by Design Athen Plunging V-Neck Maxi Dress: $49.97

Speaking of Greek goddesses, they inspired the design for this dress from Love by Design. It has an Athenian plunge neckline in the front and back and a cinched waist. We love the color palette it includes, too, including a vibrant orange, emerald and simple but sleek black.

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Lulus Spice Things Up Black Cutout Midi Dress: $59

If you can't find something anywhere else, you'll find one option you love at Lulus. They have the most up-to-date styles, like this Spice Things Up Dress. It's got the fashion-forward one-shoulder neckline and a cut-out around the waist.

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Zara Draped Halter Dress: $59.90

This dress from Zara embodies elegance. That drapey V-neckline looks like something the richest, classiest woman in New York will wear, and its knit fabric looks oh-so-expensive. It's deceiving luxury in the best way at only $59.90.

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Princess Polly Haley Maxi Dress: $65

You can never go wrong with satin. This dress from Princess Polly looks extra luxurious because of its shiny fabric, and the knotted back ties the whole look together. Again, it also offers a great palette, with swatches of hot pink, white and pastel yellow.

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