I Dare You Not to Fall in Love With This Spring Dress Trend
Although we are well through March by this point and officially spring has started, we can’t be certain that spring weather is right around the corner anymore, with forecasts as unpredictable as they are these days. So although the weather may be less than ideal, we can thankfully always count on a fresh crop of spring trends to brighten things up, whether it be via pretty pastels or cool new sneakers. Today, though, there’s one spring trend that we feel extra emotional about. And after seeing how perfect it is, you’d be crazy not to fall in love with it, too.
Layered dresses—whether tiered or hemmed with ruffles—are what we’re head over heels for right now. Sure, we’ll always have our slip dresses, wrap dresses, and other staples on rotation, but the addition of these flirty layers will add an interesting dimension to any look. Wear them with strappy sandals and a clutch for date night, or pair an asymmetrically hemmed dress with clean sneakers for a cool off-duty approach. Quite honestly, the styling options are endless with a dress this good.
With major layering on the skirt, we love how this look combines a cropped sweater to balance it out.
Layered dresses are ideal for pulling off the dress-over-jeans look since their ruffled tiers create shape.
Opt for a wrap dress with a tiered skirt to add dimension to the whole look.
Soft draping makes even the simplest of dress styles into something special.
Shop layered dresses:
A sundress we're about to live in all summer long.Available in sizes UK6 to UK14.
If the return of the bubble dress looks anything like this, we're here for it.Available in sizes S to 2XL.
This vibrant color will pop against tan skin.Available in sizes XS to L.
We love the look of an asymmetrical hemline.Available in sizes DK34 to DK42.
There's not a Zimmermann dress that doesn't instantly transport us to a dreamy beach vacation.Available in sizes 0 to 3.
We could see this dress looking equally as good with white sneakers.Available in sizes XS to L.
Ruffled hems and pretty layering? It's all too much (in a good way).Available in sizes UK6 to UK14.
Excellent use of contrasting stripes.Available in sizes 0 to 14.
How can this sunny color not make you happy?Available in sizes 10 to 18.
Tiered sleeves are just as pretty.Available in sizes X to 4X.
And now, see every spring trend that matters.
Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.
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