“We’re seeing a resurgence of romantic dressing this season, with emotion‑evoking ruffled dresses and airy organza fabrics taking center stage,” Rickie De Sole, vice president and fashion director at Nordstrom, explains. These diaphanous layers blend nostalgic charm with a modern sensibility in a palette of dusty pinks and delicate pastels that are “fresh, feminine, and perfect for spring,” as De Sole notes.
Building on that romantic thread, a bohemian undercurrent weaves through the season’s collections. De Sole points to Chloé’s latest offerings—where lace‑trimmed blouses and ruffled minidresses meet soft suede accents—as proof that the French house “is striking a chord with customers through its signature bohemian glamour. We especially love this aesthetic when styled with soft suede accessories for a grounded, effortless vibe.” The final effect is one where you look as if you’ve just stepped off a sun‑soaked terrace.
For those craving a crisp, coastal look, dresses with a seaside sensibility take their cue from classic white linens and nautical stripes—also dubbed the fisherman aesthetic on TikTok and Instagram. “White dresses and breezy seaside stripe prints perfectly capture the lightness and levity of spring,” De Sole observes, adding that pairing these pieces with a boat shoe or a barely there heel offers versatile polish from brunch to boardwalk.
Brands like Dôen—newly available at Nordstrom—distill these themes into airy white frocks that balance nostalgia with modern ease. “[The California‑based brand] embodies this aesthetic with romantic, nostalgic designs, offering airy white dresses that feel timeless yet effortlessly modern,” says De Sole, proving that the season’s most covetable dresses are those that feel both fresh and familiar.
Ready to add one of 2025’s best spring dresses to your wardrobe? Ahead, our edit of 21 must‑have dresses, each one ready to carry you through the season in style.
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Best Floral Print
Dôen Quinley Floral Organic Cotton Midi Dress
Pale pastel florals bloom across a smocked silhouette, marrying Dôen’s signature vintage romance with seasonal sweetness.
Sizes: S–XL
Material: 100 percent organic cotton
Best Drop Waist
Aligne Santino Organic Cotton Maxi Dress
Off‑center buttons and a drop waist lend yacht‑club polish to this powder-blue midi.
Sizes: 4–22 U.K.
Material: 100 percent organic cotton
Best Cotton Mini
J.Crew Elena Mini Shirtdress
Crisp yellow stripes and a smocked waist give this mini shirtdress a springy prep spin.
Sizes: 00–24
Material: 100 percent regenagri-certified cotton
Best Cotton Dress
Staud Wells Pleated Striped Cotton-Blend Poplin Midi Dress
Pinstripe cotton poplin in a minimalist feminine silhouette—perfect for work to dinner with a change of accessories.
Sizes: 0–14
Material: 98 percent cotton, 2 percent elastane; lining: 100 percent cotton
Best Seersucker Dress
Madewell Smocked Boatneck Maxi Dress
Plaid seersucker, a smocked bodice, and a boatneck combine in this pocketed maxi for an effortlessly preppy look.
Sizes: XXS–XXL
Material: 100 percent cotton
Best Lace-Trimmed Dress
Loeffler Randall Poppy Lace Trim Dress
White floral lace trim and pintuck details evoke bohemian daydreams.
Sizes: 0–12
Material: 100 percent cotton
Best Draped Maxi
COS Gathered Halterneck Maxi Dress
Draped tiers of warm beige offer a beautiful minimalist take on the boho aesthetic.
Sizes: 2–14
Material: 80 percent Lyocell, 20 percent polyamide
Best Modern Stripe
A.L.C. Delia Dress
A.L.C.’s painterly stripes give nautical tradition a fresh spin via a modern hand‑painted stripe motif.
Sizes: 00–14
Material: 100 percent viscose
Best Smocked Maxi
Hill House Home Cosima Nap Dress
Nineties chocolate brown meets nautical prep in this sell‑out midi that’s finally back in stock.
Sizes: XXXS–XXXXL
Material: 64 percent rayon, 23 percent tencel
Best Silk Dress
Banana Republic Matte Silk Halter Maxi Dress
A draped cowl halter neck and block‑print motif lend a boho‑inflected twist to this silk midi.
Sizes: 0–20
Material: 100 percent silk
Best Striped Midi
Hunter Bell Louise Dress
Shirring at the bodice meets a neon tie‑back for a playful twist on preppy polish.
Sizes: XS–XL
Material: 100 percent cotton
Best Detailed Dress
Mirth Harbour Dress
Artisanal eyelet detailing and scalloped edges turn this cotton shirtdress into a spring‑fresh essential.
Sizes: XS–XL
Material: 100 percent cotton; lining: 100 percent cotton voile
Best Vacation Dress
PatBO Metallic Knit Minidress
A braided bodice and rope‑tie belt fuse boho texture with clean lines for vacation-ready polish.
Sizes: 0–12
Material: 89 percent polyamide, 7 percent elastane, 4 percent polyester
Best Knit Dress
Simkhai Zhane Maxi Dress
Gradient geometric stripes bring a sporty prep edge to spring dressing.
Sizes: XS–XL
Material: 83 percent rayon, 17 percent polyester
Best Spring Gown
Lauren Ralph Lauren Floral Ruffle Georgette Gown
Sunlit ruffled tiers of georgette silk bring timeless romance to this bohemian maxi.
Sizes: 0–18
Material: 100 percent recycled polyester
Best White Dress
Cinq à Sept Monty Pleated Midi Dress
A pleated waist gives this classic white shirtdress a fresh, feminine fit.
Sizes: 00–14
Material: 68 percent cotton, 28 percent nylon, 4 percent spandex
Most Romantic Mini
Chloé Puff-Sleeve Minidress
A scalloped‑edge lace motif and flutter sleeves lend bohemian romance to this blush‑hued mini.
Sizes: 34–40 FR
Material: 100 percent silk
Best A-Line Dress
Tanya Taylor Sloane Dress
This sleek A-line midi, sculpted with eyelet panels, is perfect for everything from spring events to weekends at the yacht club.
Sizes: 0–14
Material: 63 percent cotton, 37 percent polyester; lining: 100 percent cotton
Best Peplum Dress
Ulla Johnson Adelind Floral Silk Maxi Dress
A throwback peplum silhouette gets a fresh bohemian sensibility in this smocked‑waist floral maxi.
Sizes: 0–12
Material: 100 percent silk
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