Best dress outfits to try for summer

It's summer time, which means women everywhere are already starting to think about what to wear. You’ll want to find a dress that flatters your figure and that makes you feel sexy and confident. Luckily, there are so many different dress trends out there right now that you will be sure to find something that suits your style, makes you feel comfortable, and of course, helps your man (or woman!) fall even more in love than they already are. If you’re still wondering what to wear in spring, here are the best dress styles that you should consider trying.

SELF-PORTRAIT Abstract Floral Guipure Side Slit Maxi Dress

Make a statement in Self-Portrait's Abstract Floral Guipure Side Slit Maxi Dress. This breath-taking dress is designed with a guipure lace bodice anchored by chiffon sleeves and a pleated skirt.

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Lace Dresses

There’s something incredibly sexy about lace dresses that makes them perfect for a date night. Lace is very feminine and even slightly demure, but it also is quite chic and sexy, so it’s the ideal balance for a fun night out with your partner. If you are still deciding what to wear on Valentine’s Day, you may want to consider giving a lace dress a try. They come in so many different styles – you can opt for a body-con, a shift dress, even a cute flare style, all while incorporating chic lace detailing. Lace dresses come in a wide range of colors as well, so it is very easy to find an option that suits your color palette. Since lace dresses tend to look quite formal, it leaves room for you to be creative with your jacket and shoe choices. You can rock anything from a blazer to a denim jacket with a lace dress and it will look incredible. The same thing goes for shoes – a lace dress looks great with heels, boots, or flats, as long as they have some feminine detailing.

Self-Portrait one-shoulder lace ruffled midi dress

Romantic and airy, Self-Portrait's One-shoulder Lace Ruffled Midi Dress exudes an ultra-feminine aesthetic for the spring season.

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Sweet Floral Dresses

Florals are very feminine and sweet, and they’re ideal if you’re going for something more cute than sexy. Floral prints are very trendy right now, and there are many different designers putting them out right now, so you have a range of options to choose from. It’s important to make sure that the print flatters your figure – if you want to create the illusion of more curves, go for a dress with bigger flowers, but if you want to look a bit more petite, go for smaller, daintier flowers. While there are many different silhouettes of floral dresses that look beautiful, a floral printed wrap dress is an excellent choice that looks great on virtually everyone.

Self-Portrait floral ruched plisse maxi dress

Self-Portrait's Floral Ruched Plisse Maxi Dress lends a feminine appeal to the after five wardrobe.

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Saloni rose floral ruffled maxi dress

Saloni isn't known for shying away from colors, but rather embraces them for maximum impact.

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Ruffled Detail Dresses

Ruffles are a huge trend right now, and they are a perfect option for spring. They are a little flirty and sassy, so they’re great for the girl that wants to stand out and make a statement. You can choose from a range of different ruffled options – if you want to go dramatic, look for a long skirt with ruffles that you can swirl around in. You’ll look and feel like the flamenco dancer emoji come to life. If you want to go a bit more subtle, you can also look for dresses with long ruffled sleeves, ruffles on the neckline, or ruffles on the hem of the skirt. These give the dress a bit of extra movement, and they’re great if you want to look a little bit more curvy and voluptuous on your big night out.

Solace London kerama strapless crepe maxi dress

Solace London's Kerama Strapless Crepe Maxi Dress offers a form-fitting silhouette that caresses every curve.

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Ulla Johnson zoya ruffled cutout back floral midi dress

Inspired by Indonesian Batik fabrics, Ulla Johnson's Zoya dress features a vivacious patchwork of prints unified by the label's penchant for florals.

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Solace London lison ruffled one-shoulder maxi dress

Solace London's Lison Ruffled One-shoulder Maxi Dress is striking yet elegant.

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Ulla Johnson nerissa metallic jacquard floral midi dress

Make a bold statement in Ulla Johnson's Nerissa dress.

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Mini Dresses

 If you love your legs, this is a no-brainer option for your date night. Since the short hemline is already showing a lot of leg, opt for a dress that balances things out with a long sleeve or a high neckline. If you show too much skin, the outfit will look imbalanced and lose its classy touch. To make your legs look even longer, rock your mini dress with your favorite high heels, but keep things sophisticated with elegant curled hair or even an updo, like a high bun. Classic jewelry pieces, like your favorite dangling earrings, are an excellent pairing for any mini dress as well. Since the dress is already going to steal the show, keep your makeup polished but demure, and stay away from loud statements with your shoes or jacket.

Alice McCall good vibes tulle tie off shoulder fitted mini dress

Alice McCall's answer to the classic little black dress, this Good Vibes dress is equal parts sultry and playful.

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Alice McCall sweet little mystery cold shoulder lace ruffled mini dress

Ultra-feminine, yet refreshingly modern, Alice McCall’s Sweet Little Mystery Cold Shoulder Lace Ruffled Mini Dress exudes a coquettish appeal for this season's evening wear.

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Alexa Chung floral double tie wrap mini dress

Colorful and cheerful, Alexa Chung's Floral Double Tie Wrap Mini Dress exudes all the radiance of the Spring season.

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Ganni pleated satin front tie mini dress

Ganni's dress is crafted from lustrous satin plissé for a glossy finish that's irresistible to the touch.

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