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.
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.
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.
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