Buying Guide
Designer Dresses Under £500 Worth Buying
The designer dresses worth buying for under £500, pulled together across Maje and Sandro. These are the Parisian contemporary styles that give you a designer name without the luxury-house price, with a clear view on which to buy first.
The buyer's brief
How to choose
What we weigh before a dress under £500 earns a place in this edit.
Occasion
Maje leans party and occasion. Sandro brings cleaner everyday and tailored shapes. Decide where you will wear it before choosing.
Length
Midi is the most versatile for work and daytime. Maxi suits summer and events, mini reads dressier for nights out.
Sizing
Both Maje and Sandro cut on the smaller, fitted side. Size up if you are between sizes or want a relaxed fit.
Fabric
Knit and cotton handle everyday. Embellished, satin and lace fabrics are the going-out options.
Value
Under £500 you get a designer name in considered fabrics. A midi or knit gives the most everyday wear for the money.
Good to know
Answered
French contemporary labels like Maje and Sandro offer designer dresses under £500, from everyday knits and midis to occasion and party styles, without the luxury-house price.
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