We’re officially headed into summer, and I’m prepping my closet accordingly. Thanks to brands like Cos and Staud (to name only two!) along with a plethora of sales, it’s becoming more apparent than ever that the spring-to-summer switch doesn’t have to break the bank. The trick is to figure out your uniform (read: get the basics right) and work from there.

At the center of my summer uniform is – no surprise here! – dresses. From casual day dresses to night-out minis, I live in one frock to the next. The good news is that there’s plenty of fabulous dresses that ring in well below $300. Currently in my cart(s), you’ll find a mix that includes this cotton-voile kaftan, this vacation-worthy cotton style from Farm Rio, this striped shirt-dress, and this wear-everywhere white number from Staud. All of the aforementioned options work perfectly with the nude version of my favorite Ancient Greek sandals ($275!), which I now have in every single color. Speaking of accessories, there’s plenty of great basket bags like this one from Johanna Ortiz that, too, fall under the $300 threshold.

If dresses aren’t at the crux of your summer wardrobe, not to worry because there’s plenty of white denim (see: here and here) and shirting options like Finley’s puff-sleeve style, this eyelet button-down from J.Crew, or the best simple tank ever from Goldie.

And, well, because summer isn’t summer without a selection of swim style, a bevy of chic suits (love this one and this one) and coverups are included in the below shopping list as well.

Scroll on for the the full hit list of under-$300 summer buys.

SHOPPING LIST