48 Best Spring Dresses for Every Wedding, Date Night, and Workday

Consider this your sign to officially break out your best spring dresses for the months ahead—and if your current lineup could use a little refresh, you’ve come to the right place. Our style editors have been hard at work hunting down the cutest picks (i.e., online shopping), keeping spring’s busy social calendars and this season’s biggest trends top of mind.

Fashion in general is obsessed with bohemian style and American prep right now, meaning you’ll find plenty of flowy, feminine numbers and just-special-enough shirtdresses in our edit. Ditto for the more specific dress trends we’ve been noticing everywhere, like bubble hems and denim dresses, plus of-the-moment colors like pistachio green, pale purple, and petal pink. After what felt like an endless winter, these cute spring dresses are exactly what you need to break out of your style rut—so treat yourself to a few of our editors’ favorites below.

Glamour’s spring dress wish list

• The Amazon Bestseller: Exlura Square-Neck Minidress, $44
• The Wedding Guest Dress: Staud Wells Dress, $285
• The Strapless Stunner: Abercrombie & Fitch Giselle Maxidress, $160
• The Floral Find: Farm Rio Superbloom Tapestry Dress, $285
• The Tweed Shift: Hobemty Sleeveless Tweed Dress, $38
• The Casual Mini: Endless Rose Striped Minidress, $130
• The Boho Number: Zara Ruffled Print Midi-Dress, $70
• The Denim Shirtdress: Madewell Denim Midi Shirtdress, $168
• The Layered Slip: Intimately Party Crasher Midi Slip, $78
• The Statement Dress: Farm Rio Nature Maxidress, $330

Best spring wedding guest dresses

The key to finding the perfect spring wedding guest dress is picking something elevated, but true to your sense of style. Like to show off your body? A silky slip or a strapless maxi in one of spring’s sweetest pastels is your ticket. Prefer to go a little more classic or modest? One of these A-line beauties (including Staud’s light-green bestseller) fits the bill. And better yet, with the right styling, these dresses should be able to see you through most dress codes. Just throw on dainty jewelry, metallic slingbacks, and an itty-bitty bag—and keep a fitted blazer on hand in case you get too chilly.

Best spring dresses on Amazon

These top-selling gems aren’t just some of the best dresses on Amazon; they’re some of the best dresses available anywhere. Glamour readers can’t stop buying the Exlura and Anrabess finds below, often specifically for weddings; we expect newer options from Zesica and ASTR the Label to reach the same cult-favorite status ahead of events season. If your vibe this season is a little preppier, those knit dresses are perfect for office Fridays or Sunday brunches. And better yet, it’ll all arrive in two days or less—thanks, Jeff.

Best floral spring dresses

You can never—never!—go wrong with a floral dress this time of year. No matter your pick’s silhouette or color palette, floral prints form the backbone of our favorite spring outfit ideas. Just pick your favorite number, then throw on a small bag, strappy sandals, and dainty jewelry; you’re ready for any dressed-up event on your schedule.

Best short spring dresses

Even if spring gets off to a chilly start, you don’t need to wait to slip on your favorite minidresses—just cover up with cute cardigans and knee-high boots until the weather gets a little more agreeable. Stay especially on trend in a bubble-hem dress (neither of the picks below will set you back more than $100) or a beachy number with a bohemian print that’s just begging to be worn on your next warm-weather getaway.

Best spring midi-dresses

Midis were practically made for spring; they’re just the right length to help you catch a warm breeze without making you freeze when it suddenly turns cold. Plus, they’re great for weddings, considering they’re easy to sit in, show off your shoes, and won’t drag over the lawn at outdoor ceremonies. Whether your style leans casual or high-minded, these just-in dresses have all the makings of hero pieces.

Best spring maxidresses

As excited as you may be to get dressed for a new season, it can still get chilly out there, so split the difference with long, leg-covering dresses in spring-friendly fabrics like cotton and linen. If you get too cold, throw a layer over your sleeveless pick; if you get too warm, just let the breeze flow through your skirt. Best of both worlds, right?

Best spring dresses with sleeves

Whether you’re trying to stay warm or love a more classic silhouette, long-sleeve dresses are the transitional staple your current capsule wardrobe might be missing. Each of these picks brings a relaxed, elegant vibe with just a hint of drama—perfect for pairing with pointy heels at Easter or fisherman sandals on vacation. Polka dots are spring’s trendiest pattern, while heavily detailed finds from the likes of Zara, Boden, and Damson Madder will help you embrace the boho aesthetic.

Best spring dresses for work

When you’re out of ideas for what to wear to work, reach for one of these springy dresses—it’ll become an entire outfit with the minimum effort possible. Many of these would look great under a blazer or a light sweater, while the picks from J.Crew and Madewell are already designed to look layered. All you need now is a trusty pair of leather loafers or ballet flats, plus a big cup of coffee to power you through the day.