Stunning Spring Dresses To Spark New-Season Joy
From chic shirt-dresses to floor-sweeping maxis and eye-catching prints in every silhouette – spring’s dress lineup is sure to delight
Few things herald spring quite like the return of the dress. As the days lengthen and the chill eases, our wardrobes emerge from winter’s layers into the thrill of the new season – one filled with color, print and lightness. Worn now with boots or sneakers (and maybe a chunky knit shrugged on top) these are the dress styles that will carry you through to bare-legs-and-sandals weather.
Prints, as ever, are on the agenda for spring. Valentino Garavani delivers a typically romantic take on ’70s bohemia with its tiered midi dress, which is cut from weightless cotton-muslin and patterned with a vibrant paisley motif inspired by the brand’s archive. Elsewhere, minimalists will love Khaite’s stunning ‘Kenith’ gown in crisp cotton poplin. The origami-like folds create the most beautiful shape. Style it with loafers and a sweater tied over your shoulders by day, swapping for heels and a clutch come evening.
TOTEMEParachute silk-blend maxi shirt dress$504.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size32 - out of stock34 - out of stock36 - out of stock38 - out of stock40 - out of stock
VALENTINO GARAVANIRuched tiered paisley-print cotton-muslin midi dress$3,720.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size38 - out of stock40 - out of stock42 - out of stock44 - out of stock46 - out of stock48 - out of stock
KHAITEKenith draped cotton-poplin gown
AMI PARISGrain de poudre wool mini shirt dress$395.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size34 - low stock36 - low stock38 - low stock40 - out of stock42 - low stock
The key with a spring dress is to seek out a versatile style that works extra-hard throughout the week, and the shirt dress is a fail-safe choice. Dries Van Noten’s belted shirt dress is modeled on classic tailoring and looks chic paired with knee boots and a blazer for spring days. Elsewhere, Esse Studios’ ‘Duo’ stretch-knit and organic cotton-poplin maxi dress is an elevated staple that’s perfect for drinks parties and dinners alfresco – complement the strapless bodice with a chain necklace. A black dress can also be a wardrobe workhorse, and Fforme’s ‘Mattie’ maxi in loose-fitting silk-crepe looks dazzling with chunky gold jewelry and strappy heels, but also works well layered over a white T-shirt and worn with sneakers.
ESSE STUDIOSDuo strapless stretch-knit and organic cotton-poplin maxi dress$273.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size68 - out of stock10 - out of stock12 - low stock14 - out of stock16 - out of stock
PROENZA SCHOULER WHITE LABELGathered ribbed-knit maxi dress
DRIES VAN NOTENBelted cotton-poplin shirt dress$429.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizex small - out of stocksmall - low stockmediumlarge - out of stock
The joy of this season’s dresses is that there’s something for everyone – see Colombian brand Agua by Agua Bendita for feminine silhouettes and vintage-inspired prints, or Marant Étoile for a refined take on Western style. Alternatively, embrace the season’s romantic mood with Alaïa’s gathered georgette midi – the plunging neckline and sculptural peplum help define the soft, flowing shape.
AGUA BY AGUA BENDITABarbara Orquidea embellished floral-print linen maxi dress$1,260.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizex small - out of stocksmall - out of stockmedium - out of stocklarge - out of stockx large - out of stock
MARANT ÉTOILEDaniva lace-trimmed broderie anglaise organic cotton-voile maxi dress$579.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size34 - out of stock36 - low stock38 - out of stock40 - low stock42 - low stock44
ALAÏAGathered georgette peplum midi dress
THE ROWKolann silk crepe de chine gown$990.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size0 - out of stock2 - out of stock4 - out of stock6 - out of stock8 - out of stock10 - out of stock12 - out of stock
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