Springtime and dresses truly go hand-in-hand. As days become brighter, blossoms bloom, and the frosty bite of winter fades, it just feels right to capture the romance of the season in a dress—and designers agree. The spring 2026 fashion collections brimmed with styles, ranging from short and sweet to sleek and chic. As you start to plan for brighter days ahead, we’ve rounded up the 10 spring dress trends to know now.
Vogue s Favorite Spring Dress Trends
We’re familiar with the tropes (florals for spring, anyone?) but there was nothing passé about the dresses we saw dancing down the runways this season. For starters, it was all about making a statement. Think of Matthieu Blazy’s debut at Chanel, a collection brimming with joy that blew florals up to impressionistic proportions. Meanwhile at Dior, Jonathan Anderson put panniers back on the map with his beribboned dresses. The likes of Prada and Saint Laurent put bold colors at the forefront, while Chloé went all-in on bright ’80s blooms.
There was also decidedly feminine air to dresses of this season. Minis emerged as the most popular length, with at least one seen in almost every collection, be it a bejeweled babydoll at Miu Miu or a teeny tank version at Calvin Klein or Loewe. And there was no shortage of frills: from handcrafted crochet, to lacey eyelet layers, and fringing galore, the season was all about letting softness take center stage. For the minimalists among us, the chicest of shirtdresses are on offer, as well as racerback tanktops-turned-maxis.
You’ll have no trouble finding something that speaks to you this spring. Below, we’ve gathered the most inspiring spring dress trends and rounded up our favorite picks to shop right now.
Want even more trends? Make sure to check out our guide to the top spring/summer shoe trends, and the key spring/summer handbag trends.
Short Order
From New York to Paris, minis were the main attraction. The leggy look was balanced by sweet motifs like florals, bows, ruffles, and fringe: Celine and Chloé offered up bright, cheery florals while Miu Miu and Christian Dior dotted their minis with extra embellishment. Still, you can never go wrong with a simple mod shift à la Calvin Klein and Veronica De Piante.
Garden Glory
The volume was turned all the way up on this season’s floral prints, from impressionistic pops at Chanel and Proenza Schouler, to electric posies courtesy of Chloé and Loewe. This spring there are no shrinking violets, only beguiling wallflowers.
The Shirtdress
Minimal in detail but maximal in effect, this spring’s best shirtdresses were all about effortless elegance. Carven and Nanushka let theirs fall gracefully off the shoulder, while Simkhai and Toteme took a more buttoned-up approach. However you choose to style it—with a tank and black leather cumberbund, or tonal accessories—a great shirtdress can take you anywhere, from work to weekend wanderings.
Tunic, Meet Trouser
Get ready to remix your closet because the styling trick of the season was all about making a great pair. Tunic-length dresses, whether lacey and layered or more modern in structure, were seen atop trousers at Bottega Veneta, Valentino, and Carven. You’ll find our favorite tunics below, but might we suggest browsing the best in trousers while you’re at it? A 2026 meet-cute is waiting to happen.
The Tank Dress
Your new throw-on-and-go favorite awaits. The tank dress is simple, a bit sporty, and ever so effortless. Victoria Beckham and Toteme doubled up on the trend with their layered versions while Loewe and Fforme kept it short and sweet. Paired back to a flip-flop, flat, or even brogue, this silhouette will carry you straight from spring to summer.
Make an Entrance
There’s no hiding it—the most memorable dresses are those that make an undeniable impression, and designers are embracing the boldness. Saint Laurent and Dior went for full-throttle volume by way of massive ruffled maxis and the hippest of panniers, respectively. For Chanel and Loewe, print reigned supreme while at Alaïa it was all about embellishment.
In the Limelight
Don’t be shy! This season’s most electrifying pop of color is a lime green that takes center stage, spotted everywhere from Prada and Versace to Tibi and Erdem. The key to conquering such a bold shade? Owning it, from head to toe. Just don’t call it brat.
Hone Your Craft
Spring marks a warm return to natural fibers, hand-crafted crochet, and swishy fringe. Jacquemus and Sacai spun their finest threads into luxe layers while Gabriela Hearst, Michael Kors, and Simkhai let the fringe fly. A well-crafted dress is just waiting to be paired with an equally perfect sandal.
Artfully Draped
Always elegant with a hint of drama, the draped dress won’t be leaving our wardrobes any time soon. Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, and Coperni bubbled their hems while Tove and Calvin Klein opted for deep-V necklines and ground-grazing lengths. In any interpretation, the draped dress is guaranteed to give Greco-Roman realness.
Feminine Frills
Light as air and sweet as can be, romance was in the air whenever these feminine layers floated down the runway. Eyelet lace met great proportions at Altuzarra and Jacquemus, while Chloé and McQueen piled on the ruffles.
