Best Spring Dresses – Client Favorite Dresses

Collecting the best spring dresses is my favorite pastime. Every March, I dive into spring dress shopping, not just for my clients, but also for myself. As many of you know, I am enamored with spring and summer fashion (and weather!). Plus, I throw a big party each March for my birthday, and I must (must!) have the most amazing spring dress for the occasion. Listed below are all my favorite spring dresses that I’ve put on myself and various clients lately. You will see everything from cute to sexy, short to long, and there is a dress for every body type.

My Favorite Stores For Spring Dresses

Shopping is made easy when you follow my blog and look at my narrowed-down recs, but I also have some tips for all you independent shoppers looking to find dresses on your own. When it’s time to shop for spring dresses each year, these are my go-to haunts…

1. Revolve
2. Anthropologie
3. Bloomingdale’s
4. Nordstrom

My Go-To Brands For Spring Dresses

Let’s narrow this down even further to the best brands for spring dresses. Here are the designers I am always checking in with to find fun, flattering spring dresses for my clients…

1. Ulla Johnson
2. Alice + Olivia
3. A.L.C. (read my full brand spotlight here)
4. Farm Rio (see my full brand spotlight here)
5. Faithful The Brand

How To Hunt For The Best Spring Dresses

Anyone who has shopped from Revolve knows the deep overwhelm it comes with. My god, the amount of inventory they have is baffling. Plus, they do this annoying thing where they show you the same dress multiple times in a well-filtered search — argh! So here are my tips on shopping for the best spring dresses.

1. Start early

Spring dresses arrive online in March. The best spring dresses available at a store like Revolve will sell out within a week.

2. Filter Your Search

Shopping for spring dresses is a breeze if you know exactly what you want. If the website allows, filter your search down to:

1. Color
2. Sleeve length
3. Hem length
4. Neckline
5. Price
6. Occasion (I recommend Casual + Vacation for spring dresses)
7. Fabric Content (Skip polyester!)

3. Sort by Newest

Since you are shopping for spring dresses right when the gun goes off, it is very helpful to sort your search by “newest.”  I often do this as my only filter when shopping for myself. With my wardrobe in peak performance, I am in search of true fabulosity — the best of the best, the most perfect item of its kind, so I like to get to the newest items before the best is gone. I was actually shocked (and it is hard to shock me) that half of the spring dresses I put on clients last week are already sold out! Everyone always complains the items I recommend sell out fast, but this was something else.

Best Spring Dresses

Below are all the best spring dresses I’ve put on myself and my clients so far this year. I’ll continue to update it as I come across more flattering frocks…

Lascana Sleeveless Wrap Look Dress

This dress is a must-have! The scoop neckline and ruching at the waist make it super flattering.

Available at Lascana

Sizing: 2-14

Material: 95% viscose, 5% elastane

Alémais Michelle Mini Dress

I ADORE the pattern and cut of this dress. The sleeves require some tailoring if you are petite, but it’s worth it. Perfect for work or play. If you love color, you have to have this!

Available at Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Shopbop, and Revolve

Sizing: 0-16

Material: 100% European linen

LoveShackFancy Esilda Lace Trim Cotton Dress

I love this dress — it’s one of my favorite spring dresses of the season.

Available at Nordstrom and LoveShackFancy

Sizing: 00-14

Material: 100% cotton

Donna Karan Belted A Line Dress

This is super flattering and lightweight! Wear it with or without the belt.

Available at Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s

Sizing: 2-16

Material: 55% linen, 45% viscose

Omika Emma Maxi

This is lightweight, elegant, and screams resort. But don’t let that stop you from wearing it in your usual routine. Sport it at brunch, or any nice daytime event where you want to protect your arms from the sun or a breeze — like a boat! Use code VANESSA20 for 20% off at Omika.

Available at Omika

Sizing: XS-XL; Runs large.

Material: 85% cotton, 15% linen

ST MRLO Vera Midi Dress

This is another one of my favorite spring dresses this year. I love the print, the plunge and oversized sleeves.

Available at Nordstrom and Macy’s

Sizing: 2-12

Material: outer: 90% viscose, 10% polyester; lining: 100% viscose

Lands’ End Cotton Modal Halter Midi Dress

This simple dress is one of the few dresses that my larger busted clients can wear without a bra! It has a self shelf bra that really help my busty clients feel comfortable going bra-free.

Available at Nordstrom, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Target, and Lands’ End

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: 58% cotton/38% modal/4% spandex

Loveappella V-Neck Jersey Maxi Dress

This has been one of my favorite casual maxi dresses for years. This hazelnut color is fantastic on everyone.

Available at Nordstrom

Sizing: XS-XL; If between sizes, order one size down.

Material: 95% rayon, 5% spandex

Daniella Manini x Celandine Jacquard-Knit Sweater Dress

Available at Anthropologie

Sizing: XXS-XL. Runs true to size.

Material: 51% viscose, 27% polyester, 22% polyamide

Omika Pia Caftan

Use code VANESSA20 for 20% off at Omika.

Available at Nordstrom and Omika

Sizing: One size, best for sizes 6-12.

Material: 100% modal

SIMONMILLER Inna Sleeveless Poplin Mini Dress

Available at Nordstrom, FWRD, St. Bernard, and SIMONMILLER

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: 72% Cotton, 25% Nylon, 3% Spandex

Tommy Bahama Exquisite Bloom Long Sleeve Dress

Available at Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, and Dillard’s

Sizing: XS-XL. This runs large. Order your 1-2 sizes down.

Material: 53% linen, 47% LENZING™EcoVero™ viscose

Nordstrom Fringe Maxi Sweater Dress

Best on curvy ladies with smooth stomaches.

Available at Nordstrom

Sizing: XXS-XXL

Material: 42% linen, 35% cotton, 23% nylon

Hervé Léger The Clea Dress

I love Hervé Léger dresses because they suck you in!

Available at Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, and Hervé Léger

Sizing: XXS-XL. This looks best in my gals over 5′ 6″.

Material: 65% viscose, 35% nylon

Karen Kane Brigitte Sleeveless Midi Dress

Available at Nordstrom and Karen Kane

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: 90% rayon, 10% spandex

Saylor Arabella Stripe Midi Dress

Available at Nordstrom, Shopbop, Tuckernuck, and Saylor

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: 100% polyester

Ciebon Carisa Sleeveless Flare Maxi Dress

Available at Nordstrom

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: 82% viscose, 18% nylon

Anthropologie Celandine Flamingo Knit Midi Dress

Available at Anthropologie

Sizing: XXS-XL. Runs true to size.

Material: 51% viscose, 27% polyester, 22% polyamide

Cala de la Cruz Daphne Dress

Available at Revolve

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: self: 90% viscose, 10% elastane; lining: 78% polyamide, 22% elastane

Charo Ruiz Ibiza Iraso Long Dress

Available at Revolve

Sizing: XS-L

Material: 90% cotton, 10% polyester

Staud Joy Sleeveless Flare Minidress

Available at Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus

Sizing: 0-14

Material: 60% cotton, 40% polyester

Camilla Square Neck Long Dress

Available at Revolve and Camilla

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: 98% polyester, 2% elastane

This spring dress is a great option to wear to work.

Available at Macy’s

Sizing: XXS-XL. Runs small.

Material: cotton poplin

Anthropologie Celandine Mosaic Print Maxi Dress

Available at Anthropologie

Sizing: XXS-XL

Material: 100% cotton

Elliatt Amelie Square Neck Duchesse Satin Cocktail Minidress

Available at Nordstrom

Sizing: XXS-XXL

Material: 100% polyester

SOVERE Dixie Wrap Shirt Dress

This dress is ideal for small-busted petite gals. No one over 5’4″ can wear this.

Available at Revolve.

Sizing: XS-XL.

Material: 90% cotton, 8% polyester, 2% elastane

Rails Palm Floral Print A-Line Dress

Available at Rails.

Sizing: XS-XXL. Runs true to size.

Material: 100% cotton

Petal & Pup Pixie Maxi Dress

Available at Nordstrom, Macy’s, Amazon, and Petal & Pup.

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: 100% cotton

Available at Nordstrom Rack and Zappos.

Sizing: 0-14

Material: 100% cotton

Available at Nordstrom and LANHTROPY.

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: 100% organic linen

Marie Oliver Levine Dress

Available at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Sizing: XXS-XL. Runs true to size.

Material: 51% silk, 49% viscose

Petal & Pup Kelda Floral Midi Dress

Available at Nordstrom and Petal & Pup.

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: 100% rayon

Best Spring Dresses From Years Past

I originally wrote this post on the best spring dresses years ago, and update it regularly due to its popularity. I’ve left a few photos below for nostalgic purposes. Whenever I update older posts, I love to hold on to a collection of images as a bit of a time capsule so we can watch how our style evolves.

Reformation Rou Knit Dress

Available at Reformation.

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: 88% TENCEL ® lyocell, 12% spandex

Marie Oliver Dixon Dress

Available at Neiman Marcus, Garmentory, and Marie Oliver.

Sizing: 0-14. Runs true to size.

Material: 55% linen, 45% cotton

Farm Rio Off-White Floral Chains Maxi Dress

Available at Farm Rio.

Sizing: XXS-XL

Material: 55% linen, 45% viscose

A.L.C. Isabel Dress

Available at Revolve and Garmentory.

Sizing: 0-12

Material: 96% cotton, 4% elastane

NICHOLAS Thalassa Patchwork Fringe Dress

Available at Revolve

Sizing: 0-12

Material: self: 100% linen; lining: 100% cotton

Velvet by Graham & Spencer Long-Sleeve Printed Wrap Mini Dress

Available at Amazon.

Sizing: Available in XS-XL, runs true to size

Material: Viscose

ViX Swimwear Eleni Cover-Up Lace Maxi Dress

This spring dress is a fabulous option for smaller busted women.

Available at Nordstrom, Vix, Saks 5th Avenue, and Bloomingdale’s.

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: 80% cotton, 20% polyester

Veronica Beard Jolie Paisley-Print Dress

This is one of my favorite versatile spring dresses right now. You can wear a bra (or not) and it hides armpit wrinkles — thank you!

Available at Veronica Beard, Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom.

Sizing: Available in 00-16.

Material: 98% Cotton, 2% Spandex