(Image: Paradise and Back Striped Maxi Dress from Free People)
Mixing prints with clashing patterns makes for a new print mashup look this spring, while slip dresses return for another round of sizzling fashion. Tie-dyes, puffy sleeves, crochets, polka dots and animal prints that are so favored this season can also be found in a multitude brands. Shirtdresses are trending big, but these are not your mother’s shirtdresses. Some designers are taking their shirtdresses to extreme lengths and big silhouettes for a surprising retake on a tried-and-true wardrobe staple. Some designers are going with a stricter interpretation of the shirtdress that can be worn to the office with confidence. Keep reading for more of the best spring dresses to buy right now.
PRINT MASH-UP
Patterns mixed with prints are creating unique style and making huge statements. Print clashing is the ultimate power look this season.
Equestrian Scarf Pinafore Dress, $95, Topshop
This midi pinafore dress in a khaki and blush equestrian scarf print will be sure to turn heads this season.
SHIRTDRESSES
What could be a more perfect staple for any woman’s wardrobe than a shirtdress? Tory Burch showcased a striped collared dress while Sies Marjan favored a crisp white look. Other designers including Escada featured the design in a range of prints and colors. A shirt dress looks beautiful goes from day to night and will be a great spring staple.
Ray Satin Long Line Shirt Dress, $200, REISS
YELLOW
Move over, millennial pink and lavender. Sunny-side-up yellow is the color brightening Spring ’19 and chasing away the winter season. The cheerful color showed up during New York Fashion Week in the fanciful tiered dresses of Rodarte. Other designers using egg yolk yellow are Jonathan Escada, Simkhai and Tibi.
Block Color Slip Dress, $50, Zara
A slip dress with spaghetti straps is enhanced by side slits.
PUFFY SLEEVES
Flash back to the ‘80s with a unique detail that totally works for Spring 2019. The first Kate Spade collection by designer Nicola Glass features a floral dress with puffy sleeves.
Asos Design Puff Sleeve Dress, $56, ASOS
This button up maxi dress in seersucker can seriously inspire your daytime hours.
LITTLE WHITE DRESS
Designers are interpreting the perfect white summer dress in fabrics that range from lace to sheerest cotton and details that differ from ruffles to sleeves. Check out Kate Spade, Rebecca Taylor, Ulla Johnson, and 3.1 Phillip Lim.
Be-All Trend-All Backless Ivory Midi Dress, $43, Lulus
TIE DYE
Designers are getting their groove on with this funky, colorful print. Rhode Resort belted a bright tie-dyed cotton midi dress that can be found on Net-a-Porter.
Lea Belted Tie-Dyed Cotton Midi Dress, $440, Net-a-Porter
A tie belt beautifully cinches this loosely fitted dress.
