Remember that scene in The Sound of Music where Maria makes play clothes for the children out of bedroom drapes? (What girl didn’t want to sing "Do-Rei-Mi" in Liesl von Trapp’s outfit?) Well fast-forward 50 years, and now fashion girls everywhere have been making those chintzy prints a whole lot chicer. Whether you call them wallpaper prints or curtain prints, patterned dresses are enjoying a renaissance this season and have no signs of slowing down for spring. From florals to bright and bold designs and retro-inspired motifs, don't be daunted by elaborate patterns; the clean lines and simple silhouettes of these pieces make them easy to wear. Pair your statement dress with a simple boot or white sneaker so you look a little less Salzburg and a little more SoHo. Scroll below for our favorite print dresses of the season.
Fashion-girl approved.Available in sizes 2 to 8.
A beautiful print to take you from weddings to baby showers.Available in sizes 0 to 14.
This dress is everything.Available in sizes IT36 to IT46.
Feminine and charming. Available in sizes S to L.
We can't get enough of cool-girl brand Rixo's prints.Available in sizes XS to XL.
Pair this retro print with flats and a colorful purse.Available in sizes 0 to 12.
Go bold or go home.Available in sizes IT36 to IT46.
Wear with black flats during the day and chic heels for a night out.Available in sizes X to 4X.
Attending a spring wedding in a vineyard? Here's your perfect print dress.Available in sizes 0 to 12.
If they made a modern Sound of Music, Fräulein Maria would definitely wear this.Available in size UK12.
Perfect for date night. Just add a moto jacket.Available in sizes X to 4X.
The combination of colors and prints blends beautifully. Available in sizes 0 to 14.
Turn heads in this elongated silhouette.Available in sizes 0 to 8.
Guaranteed to banish winter blues.Available in sizes 36FR to 40FR.
We're dreaming of picking lemons in Italy in this pretty little stunner. Is it summer yet?Available in sizes IT36 to IT50.
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