I’m a spring baby, so consider me biased, but boy, do I love this season. The blooms! The energy! The ability to go outside without freezing your butt off! Due to the latter, dresses generally aren’t apart of my winter vocabulary, but rising temperatures mean I can (and will) bare my legs once more. I get very Sound of Music-y this time of year—the hills are alive, and so am I. The spring dress trends slated for this season have done a lot to ignite this feeling. While we might typically acquaint spring with a degree of demureness, spring 2026 hinges a great deal on being bold.
The spring dress trends I've had my eye on include those in '80s-inspired primary colors or that have flapper-style fringe. Asymmetrical hemlines and drop waists are also very much on my radar. These are the trends that made the biggest splash on the S/S 26 runways. There’s a sense of aliveness inherent to spring that's reflected in the season’s fashion, as if to say, be here now, and be your biggest self while you’re at it. That is a sentiment I can always get behind.
H&M
Textured Jersey Sleeveless Dress
Such a good dupe for the dress Abisola Omole's wearing.
Superdown
Demi Fringe Dress
Maybe it's because Lana Del Rey just came out with a new single, but I love this silhouette.
Moon River
Scallop Shaped Midi Dress
I need a trip to Miami and this dress immediately.
ZARA
Asymmetrical Polka Dot Dress
Two spring trends in one: polka dots and an asymmetrical hemline.
Playa Lucila
Embroidered Maxi Dress
The detailing on this dress is so pretty.
ZARA
Midi Halter Gored Dress
The neckline of this dress is so special.
COS
Pintucked Cotton Mini Dress
A classic dress you can wear well beyond spring.
A floral drop waist? Count me in.
Reformation
Mackenzie Silk Midi Dress
They didn't have a picture of this dress on a fit model, but it's too good to pass up.
ZARA
Asymmetric Midi Dress
Asymmetric hemlines aren't going anywhere this spring.
Endless Rose
Bow Minidress
ZARA
Short Combination Lace Dress
Brown and light blue together are a personal weakness.
The fit-and-flare silhouette of this dress makes it one that you can have for years to come.
Reformation
Jessalyn Sleeveless Lace Silk Minidress
Your evening-dinner-dress dilemma is solved.
Madewell
Seamed Long Sleeve Airy Denim Shirtdress
I want to be walking around the streets of New York in this dress.
H&M
Sleeveless Linen-Blend Dress
This print looks so much more expensive than its price tag.
ZARA
ZW Collection Pleated Poplin Dress
Courtney Grow wore something like this a few seasons back, and I'll never forget it.
Can we take a moment for the back of this dress?
STAUD
Skyla Drop Waist Minidress
The high neckline and drop waist of this dress are a winning combination.
MANGO
Asymmetrical Pleated Dress
A conversation starter if there ever were one.
Rails
Allison Floral Tie Front Maxi Dress
Wedding season is upon us!
MANGO
Asymmetrical Fringed Midi-Dress
Mango's coming in hot with the flapper fringe.
MANGO
Geometric Print Dress
The subtle fringe detail on the sleeves and hemline bring interest to an otherwise simple dress.