Ah, the inevitable going out dresses. Doesn’t it always seem like you need one? Celebrating a best friend’s birthday, a date or special occasion, there are endless reasons why you end up spending days or even weeks of your life searching for the perfect one. And finding the perfect dress is is only half of the problem. The other half is finding one you’re not only in love with but is also within your budget!

To help relieve some of your frustrations while you’re on the hunt, I have created this list of best sites to find affordable going out dresses. If you start with these sites at least your price concern will be held to a minimum while you search for the best dresses that match your personal style goals.

For a show stopper look on a tight budget, you’ll want to check Missguided first. From minis to midis, this site has a huge selections of affordable going out dresses to choose from. My only disclaimer would be if you’re not into body hugging dresses it may take more work to find a dress you love since majority of them are fitted.

Bardot Fishtail Hem Dress – $51

Another great site with endless dress options is ASOS. There ease of use for searching for dresses by events makes it a particularly helpful site. You can filter by going out, occasion and wedding guest dress options to help make your search a lot easier. They also offer plus sizes which is a major bonus.

One of the best dress shops if you’re looking for both on-trend and affordable dresses. They have a large selection of super chic dresses and the best part is majority of them retail for $60 or less!

Long Sleeve Romper – $59.50

For fashion forward party dresses you’ll wan to shop here. Top Shop is a great destination for the perfect going out dress and still maintains a large selection of dresses $100 or less despite featuring much higher retail dresses. They also have a great selection of maternity dresses and speciality sizes such as petite or tall.

5. Rue 107

If you’re looking for a statment dress, no matter your size, than Rue 107 is the shop for you. Their line includes sizes from a small to 3X that do not compromise on style because they’re able to offer a wide range in sizing. Shop here if you want a shop that finally celebrates a woman’s curves in serious fashion.

Mary-Ann Dress – $98

6. Miss Selfridge

This London based retailer has a really amazing selection of affordable dresses you’ll want to wear. You can also filter by going out dresses making it easier to find that coveted statement look you’re searching for.

7. Nordstrom Rack

The off-price site of your beloved Nordstrom is a great source for higher quality dresses at budget friendly prices. If you’re looking for a dress to last you beyond one wear, then Nordstrom Rack is the best place to begin your dress shopping.

Trixxi Chiffon Swing & Lace Dress – $27

8. Nasty Gal

The original source of fashion and sex appeal is still a great resource for finding the perfect going out dress. They do feature higher priced dresses but still have quite a large selection of dresses for $78 or less!