Chic on the Cheap: Stylish Summer Dresses for Under $50

May 20, 2010 — -- Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner.

The unofficial kick-off to summer means outdoor parties, backyard barbecues and al fresco dinners.

The perfect outfit for any of those occasions is a great summer dress.

Suze Yalof Schwartz, executive fashion editor-at-large of Glamour magazine, appeared on "Good Morning America" to talk about the summer fashion trends and to showcase four great dresses.

The frocks are fun, feminine and flattering -- and the best part? They're all under $50.

Click HERE to visit Glamour magazine.

The Trend: Bright Color

Suze says: If it's one color that says "summer" this year, it's geranium. This feminine and flirty dress from Jonathan Martin at Overstock.com transitions effortlessly from day to night.

Ruffles give it a romantic feel, without adding extra pounds, as ruffles can sometimes do.

Here are the accessories you saw with the dress:

Sunglasses: Shop4Sparkles.com, $15

Necklace: Zad, $20

Bangles: Zad, $20

Bag: Bakers, $50

Shoes: Aldo, $50

The Trend: Go Tribal.

Suze says: You can beat the heat and look great in this tribal dress from Fire. The cotton fabric and fuller skirt make it comfortable for the hottest weather, and the shorter length makes it ideal for pairing it with flat sandals for maximum comfort.

The mix of safari and tribal prints is on trend for the summer fashion season, and the shape of the dress compliments various body types.

Here are the accessories you saw with the dress:

Sunglasses: Aldo, $10

Earrings: Lydell NYC, $10

Necklace: Lulus.com, $10

Bracelets: Zad, $20 each

Bag: Magid, $45

Shoes: Sam Edelman, $50