20 Cheap Versions Of Expensive Products From Target You’ll Want For Summer

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1.A satin midi slip dress with lace trim, because it has incredible vintage flair. "Who, me? A retro icon? Well, if you insist!" — you, every time you wear this dress.

Woman in a silky dress with lace trim poses sitting on the floor, looking at the camera with a relaxed posture
Woman in a silky dress with lace trim poses sitting on the floor, looking at the camera with a relaxed posture
Model wearing a sleek satin dress with strappy heels, posing against a white background. The article is in the Shopping category
Model wearing a sleek satin dress with strappy heels, posing against a white background. The article is in the Shopping category

Target

Promising review: "Absolutely love this dress! Got so many compliments. So comfy. The quality is incredible for the price. It truly looks and feels like a $100+ dress. People couldn't believe it's from Target!" —Sophia C.

Price: $35 (available in women's sizes XXS—XXL and six colors/ patterns)

2.A soothing vanilla hair, body and linen mist so pretty much everything in your life can smell amazing.

A hand with white nail polish and gold rings sprays a bottle of Vanilla-scented body and hair mist labeled "Soother Comfort."
A hand with white nail polish and gold rings sprays a bottle of Vanilla-scented body and hair mist labeled "Soother Comfort."

3.A bottle of OGX argan oil of Morocco spray, because it's beloved for its frizz-fighting and hair-hydrating qualities. And in this season of sunshine, sea air, and whatever they put in pool water, couldn't we all use some extra hair hydration?

Hand holding OGX Argan Oil of Morocco Healing Dry Oil spray bottle against a plain background
Hand holding OGX Argan Oil of Morocco Healing Dry Oil spray bottle against a plain background

4.A pair of ankle strap sandals that will make literally any clothing look more on-trend (yes, even that weird old T-shirt you wear when you're gardening).

Single strappy sandal with black leather straps and gold buckle details
Single strappy sandal with black leather straps and gold buckle details

5.An E.l.f. brow pencil one reviewer called "better than designer brands." Yet somehow, it costs less than a large order of fries??

An e.l.f. brand eyebrow pencil with a spoolie brush on one end and a twist-up pencil on the other, shown with its caps removed
An e.l.f. brand eyebrow pencil with a spoolie brush on one end and a twist-up pencil on the other, shown with its caps removed

6.A pair of chunky cat-eye sunglasses that look so fashion forward, no one will believe you got them at Target.

Pink cat-eye sunglasses with dark lenses on display
Pink cat-eye sunglasses with dark lenses on display

7.A Maybelline liquid lipstick that has over 11,000 5-star reviews! Reviewers say it has staying power even when eating and drinking, so you can keep your lip game strong during BBQ season.

Close-up of four different mouths wearing the same shade of red lipstick. The number 25 is displayed centrally
Close-up of four different mouths wearing the same shade of red lipstick. The number 25 is displayed centrally
the tube of lipstick
the tube of lipstick

Target

Promising review: "I never leave reviews but I had to because this product is so good. I’m not a lipstick person but I am now! It’s matte without the uncomfy heavy feeling, doesn’t get crunchy and it holds up all day after work/eating/drinking. The shade Cheeky is the perfect every day peachy mauve color, super close to Charlotte Tilbury’s Pillowtalk lipstick. Super pigmented. Probably my fave lip product I’ve ever tried." —ebby

Price: $12.19 (available in 19 colors)

8.A 40-ounce stainless-steel tumbler that's exactly as stylish as the name brand ones — but unlike the name brand ones, this does not cost approximately one billion dollars.

Person in workout attire using a foam roller. In the foreground, there is a pink Stanley tumbler with a straw and green dumbbells
Person in workout attire using a foam roller. In the foreground, there is a pink Stanley tumbler with a straw and green dumbbells

9.Or a 20-ounce ombre stainless-steel water bottle so charming, you'll finally achieve your hydration goals.

A gradient water bottle with a looped cap, ideal for staying hydrated on the go
A gradient water bottle with a looped cap, ideal for staying hydrated on the go

10.A pair of high-waisted shorts that have a pricey athleisure look, yet are not pricey at all. Miracles! They do happen! And sometimes, they happen in the activewear section at Target.

A person modeling light athletic shorts and white sneakers, standing against a plain background
A person modeling light athletic shorts and white sneakers, standing against a plain background

11.A pair of woven flatform sandals for when you want to evoke a "chilling on my private beach" vibe.

A woven straw slide sandal with a thick braided strap and cushioned sole, perfect for summer fashion
A woven straw slide sandal with a thick braided strap and cushioned sole, perfect for summer fashion

12.A mini fan, because sometimes literally impossible to cool down without spending a ton of money on a fan that might not even work? But this petite powerhouse has reviewers raving that it actually shoots out cold air. Janky fans that just push the hot air around, be gone!

A countertop in a kitchen with a vase of flowers, lit candle, and an electric fan next to a window
A countertop in a kitchen with a vase of flowers, lit candle, and an electric fan next to a window

13.A pickleball set in bright tropical tones, because the time has finally arrived for you to learn America's new favorite sport. (But it's definitely not time to blow your entire paycheck on buying equipment for it.)

Two pickleball paddles labeled "Journey" with white grips, and two perforated yellow pickleballs placed in between them
Two pickleball paddles labeled "Journey" with white grips, and two perforated yellow pickleballs placed in between them

14.A boxy straw and pleather mini tote bag for anyone who wants to experiment with the season's woven texture trend, without making a serious $$$ commitment.

Straw tote bag with black leather trim, a shoulder strap, and gold hardware details. Featured in a shopping article
Straw tote bag with black leather trim, a shoulder strap, and gold hardware details. Featured in a shopping article
Person in white T-shirt and pants modeling a woven handbag with a black strap
Person in white T-shirt and pants modeling a woven handbag with a black strap

Target

Promising review: "This mini boxy tote handbag is adorable. The quality of the handbag is so good. It is good when you don’t feel like going out with the regular-sized handbag." —TRD8

Price: $25 (available in three other styles)

15.A tube of SPF 50 mineral sunscreen, because you don't need to hit up a fancy cosmetics store just to get a mineral sunscreen that doesn't leave a white cast. This sunscreen rubs in clear, ensuring that you won't be mistaken for a mime when you're hanging out at the pool.

Close-up of a beach bag containing Blue Lizard sunscreen SPF 50+, a rolled towel, sunglasses, and flip-flops, featured in a shopping article
Close-up of a beach bag containing Blue Lizard sunscreen SPF 50+, a rolled towel, sunglasses, and flip-flops, featured in a shopping article

16.A classic straw hat to keep the summer sun off that beautiful mug of yours.

Woman with shoulder-length hair wearing a large, wide-brimmed hat and a plain white top
Woman with shoulder-length hair wearing a large, wide-brimmed hat and a plain white top

17.A ceramic lamp with a pastel shade that will introduce some needed ~80s vintage vibes~ into your space (without the actual vintage price tag).

Table lamp with a pleated pink shade on a wooden desk, next to a potted plant, with a framed abstract art piece on the wall behind it
Table lamp with a pleated pink shade on a wooden desk, next to a potted plant, with a framed abstract art piece on the wall behind it

18.Or a mushroom mini lamp made of beautiful patterned glass, so you increase your room's coziness factor tenfold.

A decorative green glass lamp sits on two books on a wooden table, next to a small potted plant and a smartphone. A framed art print hangs on the wall
A decorative green glass lamp sits on two books on a wooden table, next to a small potted plant and a smartphone. A framed art print hangs on the wall

19.A minimalist silo bird house that looks like it ~has~ to be from some pricey home design store.

Minimalist birdhouse with a sleek, modern design hung by a rope, featuring a single round entrance hole and a small perch below it
Minimalist birdhouse with a sleek, modern design hung by a rope, featuring a single round entrance hole and a small perch below it

20.A retro AM/FM radio that is so nostalgic and adorable, I personally cannot believe it costs under $30. And if you're not into radio, you can also use it to play music off your phone.

A retro-style, portable radio with a handle and tuning dials sits on a kitchen counter with blurred kitchen appliances in the background
A retro-style, portable radio with a handle and tuning dials sits on a kitchen counter with blurred kitchen appliances in the background

Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity. 

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