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Montreal-Based Dynamite’s Under-$150 Dress Collection Will Help You Feel Snatched and Sexy This Spring

For girls' nights-turned-club crawls, dinner dates in low-lit restaurants, and everything in between.

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March 4, 2026, 4:30pm

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There’s a reason the little black dress has so firmly established itself in the sartorial canon since being debuted by Coco Chanel in 1926. Adored by legions of style-savvy and demanding women, the item is sophistication incarnate: allowing its wearers to feel confident, and never constrained, wherever their days or nights take them. Dynamite, a founded-in-1984 Canadian womenswear label that fuses accessibility with opulence, has just released its own new takes on the quintessential LBD: while expanding the attire’s color palette and possibilities with the (Un)Filtered collection, which promises to “celebrat[e] intimacy, power, and self-expression in their most honest forms.”

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What you’ll discover as you peek at — and fill your cart with — Dynamite’s latest dresses is that the brand has gone through a maturation of sorts. It now tailors styles to the Gen Z woman who grew up, having effectively cultivated a taste for luxury and being inclined to reach for going-out staples that look as good as they feel. (Un)Filtered, in fact, is heavily driven by feelings. Per Dynamite, the feminine-forward line is an “invitation to bare it all, emotionally and stylistically,” operating within the scope of trend-aligned hues, timeless silhouettes, and sensual details like low backs and sheer overlays.

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If you’re searching for a dress to don at an anniversary dinner date — one that will make your partner fall in love all over again — or something that can turn up the volume on an upcoming girls’ night in the city, look no further than (Un)Filtered. Sumptuous fabrics (here to “tease and sculpt”), high-quality craftsmanship, and under-$150 price tags join forces to create something that’s becoming rarer and rarer in the industry: affordable gowns that don’t cut corners, becoming purchases you turn to again and again throughout the years.

Dynamite’s winter 2026 campaign is an ode to femininity: replete with dresses meant to be “worn, lived in, and seen.” Courtesy Dynamite

Whether you opt for Dynamite’s satin-based numbers whose second-skin effect will bless and accentuate your curves or else go for a polka dot print that will inject your evening with even more romance, know that you can’t go wrong with anything that’s part of Dynamite’s online storefront.

And as the weather turns warm (read: spring break) and you start finding even more excuses to wear your new buys out and about, racking up compliments at every turn, you’ll have even more opportunity for play when it comes to accessorizing. Fortunately, Dynamite provides that, too, in spades. Snag its on-sale Mini Woven Faux Leather Tote, whose woven exterior is there to bestow textural richness upon smoother, silkier dress fabrications; then, proceed to stock up on some of Dynamite’s quiet-luxury gold jewelry (we’re big fans of the Oversized Chunky Snap Bangle Bracelet and Stackable Gem Rings over here), so as to treat the (Un)Filtered collection‘s moodier hues like Cherry Lacquer Burgundy to priceless glimmer.

Still stumped on how to style your fresh threads? Look below for some inspiration, straight from our fashion-obsessed editors.

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Dynamite Sheer Mesh Halter Maxi Dress

$99.95

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This revealing (in all the right places!) pick is an online exclusive, so you’re not going to find it at Dynamite’s 80-plus brick-and-mortar locations — all the more reason to say “yes” to the dress without thinking twice. What we love: Its flexible, lightweight mesh contours your bod like the best shapewear on the market, while a halter mock neck keeps things looking demure and mysterious at top and the flared skirt balances that with a peekaboo moment.

See-through dresses are all the rage right now among Hollywood insiders, aptly demonstrated by Hailey Bieber’s ‘fit of choice at the “Wuthering Heights” premiere in Sydney, for which she wore a gothic-coded and risqué gown. Channel the trend without dropping over $100, and don’t forget to pair your new Sheer Mesh Halter Maxi Dress with comfortable, flattering heels for dancing the night away.

Price upon publish date of this article: $99.95

Dynamite Sculpt Twisted Maxi Dress

$99.95

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If you want to save all that mesh-forward allure for the bodice of the dress, here’s Dynamite’s Sculpt Twisted Maxi Dress for the taking. Wrapped in one of the collection’s most popular colors — a pretty-enough-to-eat Cherry Lacquer Burgundy — the dress is crafted out of the brand’s special Sculpt material. True to its name, it “hug[s] you in all the right places”: leaving ample room for some hip swaying and speedwalking to hail a late-night cab (you know how it goes). The bodycon style slips on and off with ease, and it’s equipped with a column skirt that fans out just so while still keeping things streamlined.

If that mesh panelling makes you chilly, a glossy leather jacket or Parisian trench will complement the gown effortlessly: Mark our words.

Price upon publish date of this article: $99.95

Dynamite Sculpt Draped Structured Mini Dress

$89.95

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Another marvel of Sculpt engineering, this new arrival leans a bit more corp-core than its counterparts — meaning you can totally transition the dress from a P.M. work meeting to happy hour drinks without a change of clothes required in a dark bathroom stall. Merging the contemporary with the classy, the fluid, slightly draped silhouette pays dividends with its India Ink Grey colorway: straddling the line between the grey and the blue, thereby “enhanc[ing] your natural presence, not overpower[ing] it.”

That ruching, meanwhile, infuses the selection with visual intrigue — something you can further contribute to vis-à-vis sparkling jewelry, a statement shoulder bag, and some eye-catching metallic pumps that still allow you to be the star of the show.

Price upon publish date of this article: $89.95

Dynamite Jayde Stretch Satin Maxi Dress

$89.95

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Featuring one of (Un)Filtered’s most striking hues, an Atlantic Blue that will look especially gorgeous with your future summertime tan, Dynamite’s Jayde release has a glazed appearance courtesy of its satin composition. You better believe it will slide over your body as smoothly as water, treating onlookers to a bit of shoulder with its asymmetrical neckline. The twists and pleats all over give the dress a more natural air, and we’re utterly charmed by the under-$100 steal’s liquid-like, minimalist design codes: something that luxury fashion houses from Victoria Beckham to Alaïa have also been subscribing to.

No matter if you show it off at a best friend’s birthday soirée or a performance at your local opera house, the Jayde will make sure you’re the best-dressed person there.

Price upon publish date of this article: $89.95

Dynamite Katia Ruched Jersey Mini Dress

$59.95

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Meet Katia. She’s pared-back but never basic and has the type of cropped hemline that’s conducive to showing some leg this spring. The cotton-blend material here is also breathable, and the dress’ boat neckline has been dominating the trend cycle as of late. As for that Iron Taupe shade it’s swathed in? Consider it the visual representative of the term “stealth wealth”: leading people to believe you spent way more than $60 on this fashion find.

For maximizing the effect, team the dress with strappy sandals that extend all the way up the shins, some gilded bangles, and a low-profile clutch that will carry only the bare necessities during your midnight rendezvous.

Price upon publish date of this article: $59.95

Dynamite Katia Mesh Long Sleeve Mini Dress

$79.95

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Polka dots are coming back with a vengeance for spring 2026, highlighted in the seasonal collections of designer labels from Khaite to Altuzarra. We’re happy as can be about their return, given that the pattern is capable of breathing life into even the most monochrome of closet basics. This Katia Mesh Long Sleeve Mini Dress, an iteration of the aforementioned Katia, is proof of polka dots’ sheer (get it?) appeal. The fully lined, boat neck gem is stretchy without succumbing to sagging and benefits from just the right amount of mesh-powered sheerness.

Go ahead: Style it with the kind of silk scarf that would get a seal of approval from Audrey Hepburn, complete with a dainty-and-delightful pair of kitten heels that, like the dress in question, go the extra mile.

Price upon publish date of this article: $79.95

Dynamite Jayde Mesh Maxi Dress

$89.95

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She is beauty, she is grace, she is the Dynamite Jayde Mesh Maxi Dress in the stunning Purple Blur design. Despite being one of the most maximalist offerings in the (Un)Filtered capsule, the item still retains soft-spoken poise in its DNA: reflected in that subtle draping and maxi length. Because the dress’ diffused purple hue is an attention-grabber in and of itself, we advise choosing a limited number of accessories to top off the look. Think: artful ring stack on one hand, your go-to huggie earrings, and some trusty, It-girl-approved slingbacks for some leg-elongating action.

Price upon publish date of this article: $89.95

How to Style Dynamite’s Best Going-Out Dresses

Dynamite Jayde Mesh Maxi Dress Styled With: Dynamite Flat Wayfarer Sunglasses ($24.95), Dynamite Layered Diamond Cut Pendant Necklace ($22.95), Dynamite 4-Pack Stackable Gem Rings ($29.95) Courtesy Dynamite

Dynamite Jayde Stretch Satin Maxi Dress Styled With: Dynamite Mini Woven Faux Leather Tote ($28), Dynamite Satin Feel Scarf ($19.95), Dynamite Oversized Chunky Snap Bangle Bracelet ($29.95) Courtesy Dynamite

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Meet the Author

Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on must-shop collections from trending fashion brands loved by millions.

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Montreal-Based Dynamite’s Under-$150 Dress Collection Will Help You Feel Snatched and Sexy This Spring

Recent Articles by Stacia Datskovska

7 Best Dresses to Shop From Dynamite’s Latest Collection

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