Although the current weather conditions may suggest otherwise, spring has arrived, which means it’s dress-shopping time. (I’m sure this isn’t news to you: With all those weddings, parties, and events looming on the calendar, surely you’ve realized—as I have—that your wardrobe suddenly seems lacking in the dress department.) To get you started in the right direction, here’s a few of my top picks—at every price point—for spring. Don’t agree? C’est la vie, but might I suggest another shopping shortcut: Head to our homepage and in the shopping search field (on the left-hand side) enter any designer or description you like, and we’ll search all the top online stores for you. x S.C.

 

 

What: Marc Jacobs Tiered Gauze Dress
Where: Net-A-Porter.com
How Much: $2,500.00
Why Buy: Because nothing says “I Heart Fashion” quite like a Marc Jacobs runway dress, especially one that hints at the avant-garde.

What: 3.1 Phillip Lim
Where: Scoopnyc.com
How Much: $478.00
Why Buy: Because you always need a little black dress, and one as versatile and elegant as this is near impossible to find.

What: Marc by Marc Denim Mini Dress
Where: Saks.com
How Much: $298.00
Why Buy: Because the exposed zipper trend shows signs of staying strong on through fall, and an a-line denim dress is a fool-proof option to the workday wardrobe.

What: Milly Geo-print Silk Dress
Where: Neiman Marcus.com
How Much: $295.00
Why Buy: Because it’s one of the best neo-mod pieces we’ve seen, and it works for big-city sophisticates as well as southern belles.

 

 

 

What: T-bags Printed Kimono Dress
Where: Neiman Marcus.com
How Much: $176.00
Why Buy: Because T-bags is kind of a shopping secret. The sportswear house always turns out many an affordable printed dress, but not that many people know to look out the label. This could be the year you cash in.

 

What: Floral Boatneck Dress
Where: J.Crew.com
How Much: $175.00
Why Buy: Because with such a bold print, you don’t need to worry about wearing any accessories. Plus, if you pair it will black opaque tights, it can work all-year round.

What: Strapless cotton dress
Where: Gap.com
How Much: $69.50
Why Buy: Because with that blouson-like skirt, it counts as an updated version of the classic strapless dress. Wear it with a close-fitting, cap-sleeve t-shirt by day, and for night, slip on a pair of heels or wedges and you’re ready to roll.

What: Proenza Schouler for Target Hawaiian-print Dress
Where: Target.com
How Much: $34.99
Why Buy: Because you’ve been waiting all year to be able to wear some easy, breezy dresses. As soon as the weather ever-warms up, you’ll be living in this comfy floral frock.

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