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    These are the Best Spring Dresses to Add to Your Collection for Every Occasion

    With these in your arsenal, you're set for the months ahead

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    By Amelia Yeomans
    Last updated 11 April 2025 In Buying Guides

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    Judging by the recent spate of sunny weather, spring has officially arrived. Although most of us are welcoming higher temperatures with open arms, the scramble to transition from a fur-stuffed winter wardrobe to light and airy separates can be slightly overwhelming. But with a range of the best spring dresses in your arsenal, getting dressed for the next few months will be literally, and figuratively, a breeze.

    This year's spring/summer trends are overwhelmingly dopamine-inducing, feminine and maximalist, which I believe all good dresses should be. Full skirts, powder pink palettes and asymmetric cuts are set to define the season, but there's no going wrong with classic A-line silhouettes and light linen fabrications to bolster your everyday spring/summer outfits.

    From the high street to high end, there's no shortage of beautiful spring dresses to sink your teeth into this year—including pieces you will wear for countless seasons to come. Whether you're on the hunt for the perfect wedding guest dress, a spring dress to take you to the office, or a new everyday investment piece that you can throw on and feel instantly polished, I've spent hours browsing to bring you the best spring dresses on the market to shop now.

    Best casual spring dresses

    model wearing nobody's child polka dot dress

    Nobody's Child Bandeau Felicity Midi Dress
    £99 AT NOBODY'S CHILD

    Polka dots are already a huge trend for this season, but this silhouette has true timeless appeal.

    Mango flared dress

    Mango Flared Dress
    £29.99 AT MANGO

    Tank dresses make for the perfect everyday piece, and this style is ideal for layering thanks to the flared skirt.

    Noa Shirred Striped Cotton-Blend Poplin Mini Dress

    Noa Shirred Striped Cotton-Blend Poplin Mini Dress
    £160 AT NET A PORTER

    Mini dresses aren't just for summer—style this with knee high boots and a slouchy knit until it heats up.

    Denim Half-Zip Dress

    Cos Denim Half-Zip Dress
    £95 AT COS

    Denim dresses can be worn year-round, so this is a very worthwhile investment.

    Best formal spring dresses

    Camella Dress

    Reformation Camella Dress
    £348 AT REFORMATION

    Reformation has some beautiful spring dresses in at the moment, including this chic maxi number.

    aligne olive halter dress

    Aligne ED Elita Halter Dress
    £145 AT ALIGNE

    This unique olive-hued dress captures smart-casual in the best way.

    zara floral maxi dress

    Zara Long Floral Dress
    £29.99 AT ZARA

    I can't believe this floral maxi dress is less than £30.

    Hayley - Tulip Fields Blue

    Rixo Hayley Tulip Fields Dress
    £295 AT RIXO

    Want to do spring florals the right way? Look no further than this vintage style Rixo dress.

    Best patterned spring dresses

    Ganni Asymmetric Draped Leopard-Print Stretch Recycled-Mesh Midi Dress

    Ganni Leopard-Print Stretch Recycled-Mesh Midi Dress
    £285 AT NET A PORTER

    Play into the asymmetric trend with this versatile statement midi.

    The Cindy Frill Dress

    Peachy Den The Cindy Frill Dress
    £155 AT PEACHY DEN

    Fun and playful, this Peachy Den dress is guaranteed to be your most complimented item over the next few months.

    Jemima Mini Dress - Red Cherries

    Damson Madder Jemima Mini Dress
    £85 AT DAMSON MADDER

    This smock dress will look extra cut layered over jeans or capris throughout spring.

    Coastline Striped Maxi Dress

    SIR Coastline Striped Maxi Dress
    £370 AT MYTHERESA

    This vibrant SIR dress is just made for spring.

    Best minimalist spring dresses

    Halter Linen Dress-Buttermilk Yellow

    Boden Halter Linen Dress
    £146 AT BODEN

    If you're after a dress you can wear absolutely everywhere this season, I think this is it.

    Angled Seams Jersey Dress | Black

    Jigsaw Angled Seams Jersey Dress
    £155 AT JIGSAW

    Elevate your minimalist capsule wardrobe with these oversized sleeves.

    Marianne Shirred Organic Cotton-Poplin Midi Dress

    Dôen Marianne Shirred Organic Cotton-Poplin Midi Dress
    £270 AT NET A PORTER

    A feminine Dôen dress is an enduring investment you will thank yourself for.

    Flared-Skirt Rib-Knit Dress

    H&M Flared-Skirt Rib-Knit Dress
    £63.75 AT H&M

    Transition from your jumper dresses to this lightweight flare hem silhouette.

    Best long sleeve spring dresses

    Cha-Cha Midi Dress in Black Vichy

    Sleeper Cha-Cha Midi Dress
    £330 AT SLEEPER

    I wear my Sleeper dress on repeat during spring and summer. This style can be worn on or off the shoulder depending on the occasion or your preference.

    Ruffled Silk-Chiffon Gown

    Chloé Ruffled Silk-Chiffon Gown
    £3,130 AT NET A PORTER

    Pastel pink and covered in ruffles? This might be *the* perfect spring dress.

    Wrap Shirt Mini Dress

    & Other Stories Wrap Shirt Mini Dress
    £97
    £97 AT & OTHER STORIES

    Could this be the perfect shirt dress?

    Wren Painted Floral Print Shirred Dress

    Massimo Dutti Midi Dress With Seam Details
    £69.95 AT MASSIMO DUTTI

    Transition effortlessly from the office to dinner celebrations in this understated midi.

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    Amelia is Junior Shopping Editor at Marie Claire UK. With a keen eye for lifestyle trends and a focus on quality over quantity, she is very clued up on the best products and brands on the market. She previously worked as a Senior Writer for woman&home, covering everything from product reviews and nail art trends to reporting on fashion weeks and the best-dressed celebrities at red carpet events.

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