After weeks upon weeks spent working, walking, and basically living in stretchy pants, I'm ready to feel my legs again. Aren't you? With the arrival of warm weather, there's ample opportunity (cue the skirts and shorts), but really, few things make us giddier than a floral dress. Slipping one on feels like the ultimate precursor to spring—a signal that iced drinks, outdoor picnics, and more warm-weather pleasures are on the horizon.
Designers this season have turned the traditional floral dress on its head, transforming its sweet, saccharine image into something that feels modern, seductive, and powerful all at once. Although calico and vintage-inspired florals are still going strong, they've been making way for bigger, bolder abstract prints in punchy, vivid hues. As they're practically a spring-summer staple, you probably already own a few floral dresses you rotate through each season, but what's one (or two) more to the mix? My personal motto: You can never have enough, especially if you like to keep a fail-safe outfit in your clothing arsenal. To get you in the summer mood, I'm highlighting all of the epic floral dresses I think everyone should buy now. Also included are the various ways our favorite tastemakers are styling them. Scroll below to shop them all.
I really can't think of a dress any cuter.
Pair this with strappy nude heels and drop earrings for a formal look.
If you're looking for versatility, this one has you covered.
The comfort of an easy maxi dress truly is unparalleled.
This looks so expensive.
The watercolor effect adds a fun vintage vibe.
Daisy prints are huge with the fashion set right now.
Meet my post-lockdown outfit.
Every piece from Christy Dawn is made from deadstock fabrics, so you can feel good about wearing it.
Can a wrap dress ever steer you wrong?
The lace-up detail is really unique and eye-catching.
Honestly, truly, I am obsessed, and the open back is gasp inducing.
Dôen dresses sell out in an instant, so don't expect this one to last long!
If you're not a big floral-print person, here's a more subtle way to try it out.
I can imagine all of the cool Brooklyn girls wearing this with sneakers.
This dress has been all over my feed.
You really can't have a list of floral dresses and not expect a Reformation mention.
Add Sabina Sommer to your Rolodex of Scandi designers to know.
Oh, look—I found the perfect summer dress.
Give me all the big collars.
Scandi girls love a dramatic dress, and this one checks all of the boxes: big sleeves and tiered ruffles.
Yes, you can do florals even if you hate color.
The halter neckline feels so fresh—this dress will look great with colorful sandals, sneakers, or any shoe you throw at it.
All you need is a French braid, canvas sneakers, and a cruiser bike, and you'll have the perfect summer scene.
It's all about the little details with this one.
If I had an unlimited budget, you better believe I'd buy this.
Next up: 7 Easy and Chic Sneaker Outfits That Feel Right on the Money
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