5 of the best new romantic dresses

Precious and powerful don’t mix, right? Time’s up on that, as our new favorite saying goes. Floaty, delicate dresses might seem like a predictable fixture for spring/summer, but this time around they really are breaking new ground. Unbridled romance meets dramatic deconstruction in the form of diaphanous floral dresses with exposed shoulders, like those shown at Self-Portrait and Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, whereas the billowing ruffled designs at Alexander McQueen feel more fabulously forceful when accompanied by utilitarian boots.