If there's one clothing item that's synonymous with spring, it's the little white dress. Every year, the moment the weather allows, fashion people return to their collections of little white dresses with the same enthusiasm as their trench coats in the fall. It's a fashion rite of passage. After months of heavy coats and layers, the little white dress is a welcome breath of fresh air.
The little white dress (LWD, if you will) is the warm-weather version of the LBD—that versatile piece you can always count on for endless styling possibilities. Now that the weather is finally starting to feel like spring, LWDs are quite literally all I can think about. Visions of delicate embroidery, pointelle, eyelet, and lace are top of mind right now, so I turned to my favorite retailers in search of chic white dresses for the season ahead. Below are the best little white dresses from Nordstrom, H&M, and Revolve—from breezy linen maxis to lightweight cotton minis.
Helsa
Petite Eyelet Column Dress
The details on this one!
DÔEN
Ischia Convertible Organic Cotton Maxi Dress
I can confirm how soft this fabric is in person.
L'Academie By Marianna
Shay Mini Dress
Euro summer is calling.
Reformation
Jessi Sleeveless Linen Dress
Talk about a dress you'll wear everywhere.
H&M
Eyelet-Embroidered Dress With Tie Belt
PSA: H&M is really good right now.
FAITHFULL THE BRAND
Juliet Mini Dress
This one's already in my cart.
H&M
Knit Silk-Blend Dress
I can't resist a spring knit.
LPA
Chiara Mini Dress
How chic is that neckline?
Reformation
Marella A-Line Linen Dress
Nothing says spring like a white Ref dress.
Charo Ruiz Ibiza
Iris Long Dress
Obsessed is an understatement.
Show Me Your Mumu
Toulouse Dress
So pretty.
GUIZIO
Isla Dress
A spring staple.
Favorite Daughter
The Catherine Sleeveless Flare Maxi Dress
This silhouette is so flattering.
Camila Coelho
Maly Mini Dress
Nineties vibes.
For Love
Lemons
Baby Daisy Poplin Midi Dress
Look at that eyelet detail.
L'Academie By Marianna
Delphine Mini Dress
Immediately yes.
H&M
Halterneck Dress
Chic.
Free People
Sandy Shores Babydoll Dress
Picture this with riding boots.
SIEDRÉS
Constanza Dress
Unique.
H&M
Eyelet-Embroidered Shift Dress
Vacation in a dress.
PEIXOTO
Clementine Maxi Dress
The tiered skirt is a nice touch.
ALL THE WAYS
Sienna Maxi Dress
This looks triple the price.
Reformation
Mariela Linen Mini Sundress
The sweetest mini there ever was.
ASTR the Label
Maili Dress
I can't resist a full skirt.
H&M
Square-Neck Dress
I told you H&M was really good right now.
SAYLOR
Verena Dress
How romantic.
Tularosa
Petra Mini Dress
Just think of the styling possibilities.
LSPACE
Laina Dress
This makes me want to plan a picnic.
H&M
Cotton Dress With Flared Skirt
Chic and comfortable.
Charo Ruiz Ibiza
Lira Short Dress
I recently discovered this brand, and you can consider me obsessed.