Longer days and warmer temperatures call for lighter fabrics, breezier silhouettes, and that subtle shift toward clothing that feels alive. There are two staples to which fashion always returns to when spring arrives—patterns and dresses. And the best printed dresses are arguably the most effortless way to embrace the new season.
Vogue’s Favorite Printed Dresses:
From florals to graphic patterns and vibrant hues, printed dresses are an easy way to bring the outside in, adding movement and feel-good energy to your everyday look. Vivid, print-heavy dresses were a mainstay in the spring collections, too. Jacquemus and Acne Studios, for starters, embraced the polka dot, while Loewe, Marc Jacobs, and Prada gave seasonal blooms an avant-garde twist with unexpected fabrications and cuts. Designers riffed off stripes, as well, most notably at Proenza Schouler where the classic mariner was put forward as a swishy, fringe-accented maxi.
For maximalists, prints are a playground—an opportunity to layer shapes, colors, and textures with joy and intention. But for the minimalists among us, prints can feel like a lot that is happening in one piece of clothing. Still, embracing print doesn’t have to mean going all in. There are plenty of options that strike the perfect balance between bold and wearable.
Whether you gravitate towards seasonal blooms, classic polka dots and stripes, or striking motifs—these are the best printed dresses to reach for again and again this spring.
