Spring brings a lot of wonderful things—sunnier weather, flower buds, and longer, sun-drenched days. But one of the best parts about spring? The transitional weather—days that aren't too warm nor too cold—is ripe for one of the easiest outfits ever: a cute dress.
The one-and-done garment is an outfit in itself and provides the perfect excuse to trade your sweats and hoodies for something a little more flirty. Plus, dresses are exceptionally easy to layer. Toss on a sweater, slip on tights, or pair your maxi with boots, if you need to.
In this year's seasonal prints, you'll see many of the perennial favorites, such as flowers, polka dots, and stripes making a strong showing. But you'll also peep some new spring trends like knit textures, puff sleeves, and bright colors in the cutest spring dresses this season. There’s no shortage of special details, either—think smocking, pleats, and wrap fronts.
Give that floral perfume a spritz, and slip on one of these chic dresses, so you can walk out the door and greet the warmer weather with a little extra spring in your step. (Pun intended.)
This dress from Anthropologie has all of this season's key looks, from the puff sleeves and floaty cut through to the luxe floral print. This dress would work as well for a casual weekend away as it would for a wedding or garden party. It's all in the accessorizing.
Available in sizes XXS to 3X, this stretchy mini packs down to almost nothing, resists wrinkles, and looks super flattering on any shape, thanks to the adjustable cinched waist.
Embrace the sunshine in this sweet midi dress. With a gloriously uplifting and fresh print of yellow blooms, you'll bring bringing smiles to all you meet. A sweetheart neckline with cutout details makes this a perfect dress for those warm spring days. The body-con fit is balanced with a little frill to the hem. Style with heels and gold jewelry for maximum impact.
This pink zip front dress exudes all the joys of spring. From Ooshie, a sustainable, Black-owned women's resort wear line, this dress features a bold pink print with teal highlights and a zip front allowing you to customize the neckline. A tie belt gives you a defined and fitted waist, while the gently voluminous skirt flares out elegantly to just below the knee.
This delightful dress is a pretty option for your springtime wardrobe. Made of cotton, the puff-sleeve dress features a dainty daisy print throughout. Added bonus: It has front slant pockets!
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Best Floral Print Dress
French Countryside White Floral Print High-Low Dress
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Best Floral Print Dress
French Countryside White Floral Print High-Low Dress
Try a moody floral print for your next warm weather occasion, like a wedding or baby shower. The sheer long sleeves provide just the right amount of arm coverage for cool breezes.
This style with pretty plissé pleats (say that five times fast) looks way more luxe than its price tag, while the twist-knot detail adds definition to the waist.
This calf-length dress features a wrap design that flatters all shapes and sizes. Made of woven viscose-blend fabric, the dress drapes elegantly about the body while a gathered seam defines the waistline.
The T-shirt dress gets a cool upgrade with boxy sleeves and a defining cinched waist. Pair with some cool white sneakers or sandals for a casual and relaxed style.
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Best Short-Sleeved Dress
Urban Outfitters Kiss the Sky Floral Side-Slit Midi Dress
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Best Short-Sleeved Dress
Urban Outfitters Kiss the Sky Floral Side-Slit Midi Dress
Paula Lee is a freelance Fashion Editor. Off duty, she can be found day-tripping around the tri-state area, hanging around farm animals, or browsing the library stacks.