Though the array of spring dresses on offer is seriously vast and varied, no genre captivates my attention quite likecasual spring dresses. Sure, I love ruffles, and frills, and floral prints, and short hemlines as much as the next gal. But casual dress offer an immediate comfort I can’t help but crave during the calendar’s warmest months.
When it’s hot out, it’s hard to motivate yourself to do much of anything—except park your ass in the sun and soak up all the rays you can get your hands on (or rather, get on your body). Even getting dressed becomes something of a chore. (If it were socially acceptable to run around in bralettes and low-key undies all day, I probably would. That’s basically what swimsuits are anyway, right?) Each time I imagine myself emerging from my apartment, into the immense-yet-delightful heat and humidity of the outdoors, I’m inspired to seek out the most comfortable, breeziest, laziest ensemble possible. Something that’s flowy and breathable—and that, ideally, doesn’t require much effort to throw on.
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Jumpsuits are great for this. Rompers can be, too. But nothing—nothing—compares to the coziness of a casual spring dress. Because it’s flexible enough to move around in. Versatile enough to take you anywhere. And genuinely easy to slip into and out of (which is a benefit jumpsuits and rompers—no matter how wonderful they are—can never really claim). Casual spring dresses are a lazy girl’s bread and butter once it’s warm out, and they’re worth stocking up on inspades.
1. Day Off T-Shirt Midi Dress, $60 at Free People
A T-shirt dress that won’t leave you freezing on spring’s breeziest days.
2. Ribbed Knit T-Shirt Dress, $12.53 at Forever 21
Veritably going-out-worthy.
3. Dress with Front Print, $29.90 at Zara
Leave it to Zara to craft a T-shirt dress that doubles as a work of art.
4. Olsen Pullover, $108 at Free People
Basically a sweatshirt that doesn’t require pants.
5. Curved Hem Maxi Dress, $28 at Forever 21
Sexy enough for date night. Cozy enough for nap-time.
6. Pebble Beach Maxi T-Shirt Dress, $78 at Free People
A blank canvas for all your favorite spring jewelry.
7. Ribbed Maxi Dress, $17.90 at Forever 21
Perfect for travel, dinner, days at the park—and everything in between.
8. Alma Dress, $128 at Free People
A lightweight sweater dress sure to carry you through the winter-to-spring transition.
9. Tulum Maxi Dress, $163 at Anthropologie
I mean, maxis are an absolute necessity once it’s hot out—and they’re so versatile, they’re worth seriously stocking up on.
10. Smythson Baby Cord Shirtdress, $79.99 at French Connection
French Connection has a few seriously cute shirtdresses on offer this season—and this cinched-waist option is just the beginning.
11. Do or Tie-Dye Relaxed Dress, $18 at Nasty Gal
A particularly DIY take on 2019’s tie-dye trend.
12. Primrose Maxi Dress, $98 at Free People
A shirtdress that feels anything but structured.
13. Sandy Scallop Midi Sweater Dress, $49.99 at Urban Outfitters
Your favorite tank top is officially available in midi dress form.
14. Tie-Dye Tunic, $49.90 at Zara
A tunic you can actually wear as a dress—or pair with pants, if it’s chilly out.
15. Long Shot Midi Dress, $20 at Nasty Gal
Such a perfect color for spring.
16. Drop Hem Mini Dress, $16 at ASOS
A classic T-shirt dress with a little 2019 flair.
17. Soft-Touch Belted Maxi Dress, $45 at ASOS
A go-to dress for travel, beach trips and day-to-day wear. (Seriously, how do I not already own this?!)
18. Caspia Baby Cord Shirtdress, $89.99 at French Connection
Yet another truly adorable French Connection shirtdress.
19. Textured Weave Dress, $89.90 at Zara
Crochet is back in a big way in 2019, and this dress is one of the coziest ways to get in on the movement.
20. Plunge Trapeze Maxi Dress, $35 at ASOS
Ultimate breezy status, achieved.
21. Moon Walkin’ Maxi Dress, $98 at Free People
Basically a cozy AF night gown that’s socially acceptable to wear on the daily.
22. Teigen Striped Knotted Maxi Dress, $43 at Lulus
A maxi so comfy you’ll want to wear it 24/7—and so versatile you probably actually could.
23. Camilla Shirtdress, $70 at Free People
An understatedly sexy shirtdress—and undoubtedly the lowest-key cute thing to wear to the bar this season.
24. Joss Kimono-Sleeve Mini Dress, $39 at Lulus
A T-shirt dress that feels more like a date night dress, if you ask me.
25. Out from Under Mara Smocked Slip, $49 at Urban Outfitters
More smocked dress action, because you can always use a few more smocked pieces.
26. Feels Like Summer Maxi Top, $168 at Free People
The shirtdress at its most lounge-worthy.
27. Frill-Waist Mini Smock Dress, $18 at ASOS
A shift dress that doesn’t feeltoo simple ortoo understated.
28. Castaway Midi Dress, $78 at Free People
Your ultimate travel must-have.
29. NYTT Swing Maxi Tank Dress, $52 at ASOS
Because T-shirts aren’t the only tops that can be rendered in maxi dress form.
30. No Sweat Sweatshirt Dress, $15 at Nasty Gal
Because that one oversized T-shirt you own definitely doesn’t count as adress.
31. About Us Sydney Tie-Front Dress, $68 at Revolve
Comfort and form-fitting flair are far from mutually exclusive.
32. Bali Wildfire Dress, $168 at Free People
Can’t you just see yourself frolicking around in this one?
33. Rainbow Striped Mini Sweater Dress, $29 at Urban Outfitters
Your favorite cami got the dress treatment, too.
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