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These Are The Best Pre Spring Dresses To Begin Transitioning Your Closet

 

Pre spring dresses come in all shapes and sizes, especially depending on what you consider to be “pre spring.” For those in warmer climates, this means jumping right into spaghetti straps and strapless pieces. For others, it means sticking with longer sleeves, lengths, and thicker textiles. Regardless of where your pin on the map is, 2023’s spring season is offering a world of brilliant style to explore. From never-before-seen shades, to classic silhouettes, lively prints and textures—you can’t enter this new season without at least one. Not to mention, with the incredible designer dresses available, you might just want them all in every color. Keep scrolling to find not only our top favorite 30 pre spring dresses, but the industry’s most sought after styles of the season. You’ll be surprised to see what a transition period can do for your wardrobe.

A woman stands next to a blue fireplace, wearing a green Zara pre-spring midi dress with puff sleeves and black boots. She is touching her hair, looking towards the camera.

LA LIGNE Francesca Puff-sleeve Linen-blend Midi Dress

A woman in the RIXO Lara Velvet-trimmed Open-back Sequined Crepe Mini Dress and green headscarf smiles over her shoulder in a dimly lit bar, holding a golden clutch, with red bar stools and floral decor in the background.

RIXO Lara Velvet-trimmed Open-back Sequined Crepe Mini Dress

Pre Spring Dresses In Fun Shades

 

If you’re shopping pre spring dresses and you haven’t yet added the rainbow to your cart, what are you doing? The blooming season is often affiliated with pastel shades, but this year, things are getting much brighter and bolder. From vivid magentas to electrifying blues, the springtime is the perfect time of year to get creative. Not to mention, colors are a great way to transition into summer afterwards, making for a virtually timeless wardrobe. Our two most favorites are the VALENTINO Embellished Tulle And Silk-faille Mini Dress and the LA LIGNE Constance Shirred Silk Midi Dress. Fashion forward and a spring time classic, these ensembles will kick off one stylish, blooming season. And the best part—there are many more just like these.

  • DÔEN Cerelia Bleu Wildflower Thicket Dress

    $498
  • RHODE Anton Midi Dress

    $585
  • FOR LOVE & LEMONS Rosalyn Maxi Dress

    $315
  • FREE PEOPLE Magdalena Midi Dress

    $198
  • MAC DUGGAL Short-Sleeve High-Neck Ruffle Midi Dress

    $789
  • SIGNIFICANT OTHER Long-Sleeve V-Neck Cutout Printed Mini Dress

    $304
  • LOVESHACKFANCY Kailo Midi Dress

    $695
  • ZIMMERMANN Matchmaker Belted Paisley-print Linen And Silk-blend Mini Dress

    $1,600
  • OSCAR DE LA RENTA Camellia Appliquéd Wool-blend Crepe Midi Dress

    $4,290

Don't Forget The Classic Options

 

When it comes to pre spring dresses, our minds automatically fast forward to the blooming season. While bright and bold colors will certainly attract a lot of love in the season, so will classics. Colors like white and black are just as valuable in the springtime as they are in the winter. In fact, white is famously known affiliated with the season for a good reason. For example, the KHAITE Uma Off-the-shoulder Melton Wool-blend Midi Dress might not be flashy, but it sure it chic. When it comes to stocking up on pre spring dresses, the most important thing to keep in mind is longevity. Can you wear it through the season’s end and can you wear it more than once? If your answer is yes, then pieces like these are perfect for your early springtime wardrobe.

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AGUA BY AGUA BENDITA + NET SUSTAIN Hierbaluisa Diente De León Amanecer Floral-embroidered Organza Maxi Dress (on the left)

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RETROFÊTE Gabrielle Velvet-trimmed Sequined Chiffon Wrap Mini Dress

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