silver formal dress with sleeves Mother of the Bride Style #27991 length gown crafted for prom Samira Long Sleeve Beaded Dress

This metallic, dark gray dupioni bridesmaid dress has plenty of luster

The Copacabana Halter Midi Dress in Disco Stripe is a playful cocktail standout, designed in a multi stripe metallic lam fabrication that catches the light with every move

Seriously this dress may be one of the most well-fitted dresses that Ive EVER tried on

So, I enlisted the help of my coworker Michaela Bushkin, Who What Wear's luxury fashion director, to help me with the seemingly impossible task of finding gorgeous summer dresses for under $40

If I was to mention a designer, Walter Plunkett is a favourite

Sleeveless, cap and flutter in airy chiffon stay coolest, while full and bishop cuts in crepe, satin or modal keep you warmest