The Best Dresses for Spring

We're not quite there yet, but spring and the warmer weather it promises are now just a matter of weeks away. Even though our daily wardrobe is still firmly in winter mode, investing in a new dress is the perfect way to reset yourself for the new season.

Whether you're looking for a more structured dress for the office, something more laid-back for weekend brunches, or a more elevated look for special occasions, there's a myriad of spring dresses to choose from, from romantic florals to stripy jersey styles.

Take a braver stance this season by injecting a burst of bold colour with this uplifting red midaxi dress. Made from cotton, with tie-detailing at the neck, a shirred waist and a tiered skirt for added volume, it could be the perfect way to shift gears as we head into spring. Style up or down depending on the occasion.

The arrival of spring doesn't always herald the start of warmer weather, so use styling tricks to make a spring dress suitable to wear whatever the weather. Dig out your layering essentials: a thermal camisole, a black roll-neck jumper or a classic black cardigan (cropped or waist-length is more flattering worn over a dress) to wear over and underneath your dress. Having these key pieces to hand will make your spring dress wearable in those chilly-but-not-cold months from March onwards.

We love this faux leather jacket worn over this striking floral column dress. Wear with tights and boots now then switch to pointed flats when bare-leg weather finally arrives.