Spring Dress Trends

Spring Dress Trends

The day’s light is lasting a bit longer, the sun’s rays are a bit stronger and the wind is set for the perfect beach breeze. Spring and summer are about simplicity and ease. Women’s fashion echoes these seasonal sentiments with the perfect line-up of spring dresses. Whether pairing your favorite dress with trendy wedge sandals and a cool glass of lemonade or purchasing that coveted designer spring dress for a night on the town, our Fashion Editor Rory has the ideal spring dresses to make the season simmer! Check out our 2007 Women’s Shoe Trend shopping guide to find the perfect pair of shoes to match your new spring dresses.

Below you’ll find our picks for stylish spring dresses including chic casual dresses, formal dresses for spring and summer, and of course the best women’s dresses for your body type. ‘Tis the season for spring dresses.

Chic Casual Dresses

Lightweight spring dresses and casual dresses make dressing a breeze! Warm weather women’s fashion allows you to enjoy the sunshine and spring breeze. No need to pull on all those layers, just don a chic casual dress.

Chic Casual Dress: Textured Plaid Dress with Godets ($128 at maxstudio.com)

This spring dress from Max Studio has a feminine bow in back with a flattering empire waist. White is the hot neutral hue for spring dresses, just don’t spill any ketchup on this pretty spring dress when you wear it to BBQ parties this season!

Chic Casual Dress: Smocked Jumper ($36.50 at alloy.com)

The texture and stretchiness of this smocked jumper makes it a spring dress perfect to double as a bathing suit cover-up. This chic casual dress has enough coverage so that it can be worn to the beach and then out for burgers.

Chic Casual Dress: Puma Sport Fashion Tunic Dress ($111.56 at Zappos)

Puma has created an ideal little black dress for an easy elegant day. Pair this LBD with flip flops for a casual day dress look or add heels to “dress-up” this spring dress. Look for the perfect pair of matching shoes on Like.com!

Formal Dresses for Spring & Summer

The spring and summer social calendar overflows with weddings, proms, picnics and graduations. Scoring a fancy designer dress will make returning those RSVP’s stress-free! A juicy colored chiffon spring dress or a long black strapless designer dress are only a few of eveningwear choices crowding the stores right now.

Spring Formal Dress: BCBG Max Azria Strapless Crinkle Gown ($360 at Nordstrom)

A white formal dress has been a celebrity red carpet staple for the past few seasons and the trend doesn’t seem to be going black. BCBG consistently makes designer dresses that celebrate the female form. The long white strapless women’s dress pictured here is no exception.

A little beading is ideal for an evening dress. The gold detailing of this Nicole Miller designer dress gets in on the never-ending metallic trend in women’s fashion.
Spring Formal Dress: Nicole Miller Lavender Georgette Beaded Dress ($264.99 at Bluefly)

Karen Zambos Vintage Couture Rachel Dress in graphic, or butterfly print ($352 at shopbop.com)

An outdoor wedding may be a sweat-fest but this designer dress has light, easy layers. The black is elegant and will be a staple in your closet for any occasion that calls for a formal dress. For some adventure, go with the butterfly pattern!

Best Dresses for your Body Type

Every dress trend is not for every body. Pulling your look directly from the magazine pages may prove to have disastrous results unless you pay attention to your best features. Wear a trapeze dress to flaunt a pair of elegant long legs while covering a round belly or curves to a boyish shape with a colorful belted lightweight spring dress.
PETITE

Nanette Lepore Santa Maria Dress ($275 at eLuxury)

The tight-fitting belt on the Nanette Lepore designer dress allows the detailed fabric to billow out from below and create the idea of perfect Scarlett Johansson-esque curves.

BOTTOM HEAVY

Iridescent Taffeta Dress (ON SALE $182 at maxstudio.com)

The taffeta in this woman’s spring dress emphasizes a tiny waist and hides a full bottom. Picking the right fabric can make your spring dress choices fun and flattering.

HIDE A TUMMY
Gap Trapeze dress ($69.50 at gap.com)

A trapeze dress disguises any hint of a bulge while showing off toned arms and legs. Another flattering women’s fashion tip: choose a deep v-neck women’s dress to draw attention up and away from your mid-section.

Happy Dress Shopping!