The Best Spring Dresses for Women

There’s a whole cultural movement about women wearing sundresses in summer, but where’s the love for spring dresses? Spring is the season I tend to have the most events and therefore need to buy dresses — whether that’s for Easter, bridal or baby showers, or other weddings. This year, the trends I’ve been seeing on spring dresses include flowy silhouettes, whimsical prints, and unexpected statement details (like a frilly collar or a structured, built-in belt).

Here are the best spring dresses for women from your favorite stores, including Boden, Nordstrom, and more.

Boden Spring Dresses

If you love color, Boden is the place to shop! They nail it with their unique patterns, florals, and bright colors. While it’s on the pricier side, the pieces are high quality and well-made and will last for years (there’s also a huge resale community on Facebook groups of Boden devotees). For this spring season, the trends I’m seeing on their dresses include geometric patterns, empire waistlines, puff sleeves, and embroidery.

Multi Stripe V-Neck Maxi Knitted Dress | Bloom Geo Amy Sleeveless Shirt Dress | Ornamental Floral Bella Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress | Ivory Tulip Fusion Square Fit & Flare Dress | Decorative Dandelion Serena Cotton Tie Maxi Dress | White Multi Embroidery Anna Linen Tiered Midi Dress | Rainbow Multigingham Lola Blouson Maxi Dress | Flower Tile Clara Cotton Shirt Dress | Carnation Sprig Lisa Long Sleeve Tea Dress | Pony Club Alexa Maxi Shirt Dress | Salmon Pink Bella Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress | Painterly Meadow Lillian Cotton Midi Dress

Nordstrom Spring Dresses

When I have to buy a dress, I typically check Nordstrom first for a few reasons — the variety, the brands, and the awesome return policy. This season’s dresses drew me right in, with features like puff sleeves, gathered bodices, and pastels. Overall, they’re giving a romantic, vintage-inspired flair.

Joedy Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress | Helia Sleeveless A-Line Dress | Molly Corset Cotton Midi Sundress | Floral Tiered Cotton Shirtdress | Wisnia Long Sleeve Eyelet Embroidered Dress | Jemima Floral Eyelet Cutout Maxi Dress | Berkleigh Floral Linen Blend Minidress | Lace Long Sleeve Minidress | Sweet Bloom Dreamscape Cotton Shirtdress

Lulu’s Spring Dresses

This spring dress collection from Lulus caters to a more playful, trend-forward audience (one which I still consider myself a part of even at the age of 36!) As you’ll see below, puff sleeves reign supreme—ranging from subtle and structured to voluminous and dramatic. Sweetheart necklines, bustier bodices, and keyhole cutouts bring a flirtatious vibe to the dresses.

Yellow Striped Smocked Puff Sleeve Midi Dress | White Multi Floral Ruffled Midi Dress | Sage Textured Puff Sleeve Pleated Dress | Green Floral Tie-Back Puff Sleeve Midi Dress | Blue Chambray Collared Midi Dress With Pockets | Pink Tweed Tie-Front Mini Dress | Periwinkle Floral Puff Sleeve Midi Dress | Peach Pink Pearl Puff Sleeve Mini Dress

Red Dress Boutique Spring Dresses

Pretty pastels is the theme for Red Dress Boutique’s spring dress new arrivals. The sheer number of options on their site is overwhelming, but these were the most “spring-y” ones I could find.

Reversible Garden Party Floral Cotton Shift Dress | Yellow Floral Jacquard Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress | Pink Floral Jacquard Midi Shirt Dress | Blue Micro Gingham Cotton Mini Dress | Blue Stripe Floral Cotton Puff Sleeve Mini Dress | Lavender Zip Front Midi Dress | Grass Green Stripe Belted Cotton Midi Dress | Rose Pink Embroidered Floral Midi Dress | Mint Green Embroidered Eyelet Mini Dress | Periwinkle Floral Cotton Mini Dress | Light Blue Floral Cotton Maxi Dress | Red Cotton Button Front Mini Dress

Tuckernuck Spring Dresses

The dresses in this Tuckernuck collection features bold florals, whimsical fruit prints, and graphic patterns in saturated hues like citrusy yellow, hot pink, lilac, and sky blue. Many of the dresses feature high necklines, loose A-line or trapeze shapes, and midi lengths, contributing to a polished yet breezy aesthetic. It’s giving me vintage/retro resortwear vibes — anyone else?

Mint and Mimosa Eyelet Jamie Dress | Orange Multi Floral Cisco Maxi Dress | Pink Amaryllis Floral Cisco Maxi Dress | Multi Green Begonia Floral Hillsborough Midi Dress | Lavender Embroidery Dowling Midi Dress | Exclusive Multi Baba Cay Dress | Magenta Multi Floral Cisco Maxi Dress | Blue Yellow Printed Zoe Mini Dress | Pink & Red Embroidered Mimi Mini Dress | Blue Pinstripe Embroidered V-Neck Lillian Mini Dress | Lordethorpe Print Marketa Dress