A new season means a new wardrobe–and new spring dresses to fill it with! Warmer days are just around the corner, so it’s time to fill your closet with the cutest Spring 2020 dress trends, just in time for sunny days. Read on for our picks and get ready to fall in love with the spring styles you need, like, right now.
1. Puff-Sleeve Dresses
Sleeves with volume are everywhere for Spring 2020. Puff sleeves are still at the top of the hit list, thanks to the instantly romantic effect they bring to any outfit.
Shop the Look: Steal The Stage Light Blue Smocked Bodycon Midi Dress, Dream Of Love Sage Green Puff Sleeve Smocked Midi Dress, Song Of Spring White Puff Sleeve Button Front Midi Dress
2. Ruffle Dresses
Speaking of romantic, we’re feeling totally flouncy for spring. Tiered ruffles are especially on point as far as Spring 2020 dress trends go, but you can really get your frill on however you like!
Shop the Look: Blowing Kisses Sage Green Pleated One Shoulder Mini Dress, Flirting With You Black Tiered Pom Pom Midi Dress, Rowen Blush Pink Floral Print Tie Strap Ruffled Mini Dress
3. One-Shoulder Dresses
There’s nothing like an asymmetric neckline to bring a little drama and glam to a look. From wedding looks to vacation dresses to casual weekend wear, the one-shoulder dress trend is dominating for spring!
Shop the Look: Nice To Sea YouBlue And White Striped One Shoulder Mini Dress, Truly Tropic Leaf Print One Shoulder Midi Dress, Sun Kissed Memories Green One Shoulder Ruffled Midi Dress
4. Babydoll Dresses
Volume isn’t just puffing up sleeves this season. Floaty babydoll dresses give you room to move and look ultra-cute while doing so! Flowy, flirty, and totally comfy? Where do we sign up?
Shop the Look: Tied Down Light Blue Tie Strap Mini Dress, Maximum Cuteness Blush Pink Puff Sleeve Babydoll Dress, FullTime Loving White Floral Embroidered Tiered Babydoll Dress
5. Boho Patchwork Dresses
Folkloric, mixed-print, patchwork dresses are the season’s boho MVP. Equal parts polished, modern, and hippie-chick, this trend just screams spring/summer!
Shop the Look: Little House Beige Floral Print Tiered Off The Shoulder Dress, Drop A Mix Coral Red Multi Floral Print Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, Boldly Boho Pink Multi Floral Print Tiered Maxi Dress
6. Laid-Back Striped Dresses
The sunny season just wouldn’t be complete without a beachy, striped dress–or several. Relaxed silhouettes in understated stripes are effortless and on-trend–the kind of pieces you want to live in all spring and summer long.
Shop the Look: Sweetest Days Blue Striped Ruffled Button Up Mini Dress, Girl Power Cream Metallic Multi Striped Ruffled Maxi Dress, See You In Santorini Blue And White Striped Midi Dress
7. Smocked Dresses
Elastic smocking returned to the fashion scene a few seasons ago and hasn’t left since. The ’90s-inspired, picnic-ready trend is still going strong for Spring 2020, likely due to the fact that it’s so dang stretchy and accommodating, aside from being cute as hell, of course.
Shop the Look: Simplicity Is Best Light Blue Sleeveless Midi Dress, Out And About Blush Plaid Smocked Ruffled Mini Dress, Rue Lilac Smocked Puff Sleeve Maxi Dress
8. Polka Dot Dresses
Polka dots are one of spring’s quintessential prints: They’re playful and classic, and totally versatile. Play with the scale of your spots, as well as the contrast and color, to find the dotty dress that’s just right for you.
Shop the Look: Imagine This Black And White Polka Dot Ruffled Shift Dress, Dot The Way Green Polka Dot Jacquard Midi Dress, Style Secrets Black And White Polka Dot Off The Shoulder Dress
9. White Dresses
Is there anything more timeless than a white dress? OK, maybe a black dress–but you see what we mean. For Spring 2020, white dresses are hotter than ever. Bonus: There are tons on offer that incorporate one–or several–of the season’s other major trends (ruffles, smocking, volume, etc.), which means more style bang for your buck!
Shop the Look: Sweetest Delight White Ruffled Short Sleeve Maxi Dress, Purely Sweet Off White Lace Smocked Strapless Maxi Dress, Sing Me Something White Lace Mini Dress
Which Spring 2020 dress trends are your faves? Show us your spring style on Instagram @Lulus using #lovelulus–and shop more in our Spring Shop!
This post was originally published in January 2018 and has been updated with new content.
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