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Finding the perfect dress that fits your body can be a lesson in trial and error. Factor in different proportions on your top half in comparison to your bottom half and the entire feat can be exhausting just to think about. Enter: the top spring dress trends for 2024, for all bodies and occasions. Among the edit are glamorous numbers for special events, shift and sweater dresses that are work-appropriate, co*cktail options that will garner more invites, and so many more.
The best thing about a really great dress is the ability to boost confidence, especially in those frustrating moments where you’re convinced you have nothing to wear. A great dress can feel powerful, self-assured, and sexy. It can be slipped on at a moment’s notice and stand alone as the outfit itself with all the fun cutout and embellishment details this year. As we dive head first into the fashion trends of 2024, consider updating your wardrobe by either reinventing how you style your favorite dress or adding more variety to the mix.
Ahead, the nine biggest dress trends for 2024. And because we’re nothing if not well-researched, we also put together a coveted list of options to shop through. So go on, get ahead of the curve in one of the below dashing numbers.
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Sheer Dresses
See-through clothing has been trending on and off the red carpet the last few seasons and has no sign of slowing down for 2024. Championed by Dior, Staud, Prada, and many other high-fashion designers for back-to-back seasons now, the trend is all about empowerment—where women can celebrate their bodies in all their beauty. The peek-a-boo dress style lets you choose what and how you decide to reveal your body. It gives women back the ownership over their bodies, subverting the decades-old male gaze that sneakily tries to dominate all our fashion choices.
Johnny Was Glinda Silk Maxi Dress
Buy Now $480
If you don’t want to go fully see-through, this maxi dress from Johnny Was is the perfect way for you to still get in on the trend. This silk dress features sheer flowy draped sleeves for the perfect peekaboo moment. Our favorite thing about Johnny Was dresses? They come in petite, standard, and plus-size options.
LNA Tye Semi Sheer Sweater Dress
$102Buy Now
This sweater dress is offers an approachable way to get in on the sheer dress trend. After all, it’s pretty opaque. Perfect for cool spring evenings and unseasonably chilly afternoons, the dress is worth snapping up now—and whipping out again in the fall.
Draped in Elegance
Draped dresses were all over the Spring 2024 runways at Ferragamo and Jason Wu. Relaxed and effortless in shape, draped dresses have very feminine fits and can stand out in a crowd with the printed and color pop options on the shelves.
Norma Kamali Drop Shoulder Side Drape Gown
$175Buy Now
A perfect dress for formal weddings and fancy events, this black velvet dress is sure to turn heads in any room.
A.L.C Jasmine Draped Pintucked Hammered-Satin Midi Dress
$495Buy Now
This beautiful A.L.C number comes in a sunset-inspired hue—perfect for juxtaposing with light blues or pairing with versatile neutrals.
Big Sleeves
2024 is the year of embellishments. Sequins have been everywhere, feathers are making a comeback, and dress sleeves are getting bigger and bolder than ever. Expect to see fluffier puff sleeves, bow-adorned shoulders, and oversized pleat details. Statement sleeves are having a moment this spring, and we can’t get enough of them.
Taller Marmo Del Rio Feather-Trimmed Crepe Mini Dress
$1,760Buy Now
This pick from Taller Marmo offers a playful take on the classic party dress. Slip into this feather-lined beauty, and you’re all but guaranteed to turn heads at your next event.
Rotate Birger Christensen Ruby Recycled-Cloqué Midi Dress
$360Buy Now
With its romantic floral texture and oversized puff sleeves, this Rotate dress ticks every box on our spring 2024 trends list.
Teeny-Tiny Micro Dresses
Micro fashion is a major movement in spring 2024. Leading the trend? Teeny-tiny micro dresses—which are often covered in rhinestones, sequins, or pretty pops of color. These mini dresses are everywhere, so you can easily buy them online or try them on in-person. The short-and-sweet style feels fun, fresh, and youthful—perfect for seasonal and year-round wear.
Zimmermann Matchmaker Gathered Silk and Wool-Blend Mini Dress
$1,750Buy Now
Offering a muted take on millennial pink, this Zimmermann dress is a great option for co*cktail bars and co*cktail parties, alike.
Bondi Born Delphi A-Line Mini Dress
The Bondi Born dress is a must-have for warm days—and a perfect pick for spring 2024.
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Velvet pants, tops, and dresses are set to make a big splash this year—and this spring. Expect to see the fabric in slip dresses, bodycons, maxis, and wrap dresses. Although the heavy fabric is typically seen as a winter hero, 2024’s favorite velvets come in bright colors and dainty silhouettes that are perfect for year-round wear.
Rhode Dali Dress
$595Buy Now
With off-the-shoulder puff sleeves and a green velvet bodice, this Rhode dress feels as at home at spring formal events as it does at holiday parties.
Saloni Asher Draped Appliquéd Velvet Midi Dress
$895Buy Now
This fuchsia slip dress is a perfect velvet dress for spring or summer, with its cowl neck, breezy silhouette, and dainty floral appliques.
Silky LBDs
Popularized by Coco Chanel back in the 1920s, the little black dress may be the most enduring trend in fashion history. This year, designers are putting a shiny twist on the classic LBD by rendering them in silky, shiny, glossy fabrics. The best part? These glossy LBDs work for interviews, work parties, co*cktails, galas, weddings, and so much more.
Valentino Garavani Crystal-Embellished Mini Dress
$5,200Buy Now
A glamorous LBD with crystal details and should bows, this Valentino micro dress is sure to make you look like an absolute knockout.
Khaite Tate Dress
$1,580Buy Now
The silk LBD at its sleekest, this micro dress from Khaite features long sleeves, a dramatic neckline, and a head-turning hemline.
One Is Plenty
One-shoulder dresses are a fan favorite for the year. Celebs couldn’t stop wearing the silhouette on the 2024 red carpet, and brands like Tory Burch have already welcomed the look into their stores. The asymmetrical silhouette adds some dimension to any outfit—and doubles as an excuse to show off some skin for spring.
Assembly Label Bonnie Linen Dress
$140Buy Now
Available in one of 2024’s favorite bold colors—red—this one-shoulder linen dress is a great go-to for every spring and summer party on your calendar.
Norma Kamali Asymmetric Draped Ruched Stretch-Lamé Dress
$195Buy Now
This shiny Norma Kamali gown will make you look like liquid gold, and its stretch lamé fabric drapes perfectly across any body.
Crochet Power
Powered by the nostalgic Y2K trends, retro-inspired crochet dresses are back with a vengeance this year.Loved for their light weight, of-the-moment look, and exceptionally breathable feel, crochet dresses are a shoo-in for your spring 2024 wardrobe.
Oscar de la Renta Off-the-shoulder Striped Crocheted Cotton Midi Dress
$3,990Buy Now
This crochet Oscar de la Renta gown is to die for. The flared sleeves, the rainbow stripes, the fit—no notes.
Anthropologie Capittana Daisy Crochet Mini Dress
$260.00Buy Now
Dotted with charming floral details, this crochet mini dress works as a bathing suit cover-up, a casual summer dress, or an exciting layering piece.
