(Intermix Britanny Long Tie Caftan, $188.00)

This dress is, without a doubt, a “love it or leave it” piece. It combines two trends into a unique maxi dress that you’ll love if you can only pull it off with panache. If you love leopard and you love floral or graphic prints, this one is for you. Moroccan caftan shape with criss-cross straps and gold loops in 100% silk. Do you dare accessorize with a stack of gold bangles?

Buy: $188.00

What a tall glass of water you will be in this cool tank dress! It skims down over your back and shows off your legs with its very clever tisuue thin skirt layers. This Bop Basics Racerback Dress has the rights shape to be worn alone for all of us low-maintenance girls out there, and can also be accessorized substantially.

Buy: $120

(12th Street by Cynthia Vincent Cathay Circle Dress, $310.00)

Spending the weekend in Vermont? Taking in the high-priced gallery world of New York City? We’ve got some great selections for you to slip into when you’ll be tripping deftly on the pavement in search of your personal Picasso! Look for comfy flats with cushy soles and lots of roomy, yet artistic, items.

Floaty, sexy, cool, and refined, this dress is sure to make its mark no matter where you wear it. If you are looking for something with a little extra touch of something new and cool, I recommend this dress for your positively awesome cocktail appearance. If may be a touch on the cute side, but those fabulous lines along the neck and back really balance the whole look out!

Buy: $168.00

This Free People Dress design incorporates stylish details like white embroidery and elasticized smocking at the back, but you won’t suffer in a scratchier fabric. Instead, you can slip into a casual piece in black jersey that incorporates nice details without sacrificing comfort. The slightly longer skirt also makes this piece more desirable for those of us who need to wear more professional skirt lengths.

Buy: $71.00

How delicious is this dress?! I want to devour it, as the Marjorie Dress in Lavender looks like candy and every other fantastic confection combined. Pink tiers of fancy ruffles cascade down the skirt as cool mauve contrasts with the rest of the ultra-fancy effect. This is definitely a dress to be wearing with your party heels!

Buy: $363.00

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Lauren Conrad’s look is clean, dressy, and refined– just how we like it now that spring is here. This stylish girl puts together looks that retain her California Cool but still take her to press events in New York, Toronto, and more. Don’t you wish you could be like that, too? Oh, wait– you can! With these tips, you can easily get a look that’s based on Lauren’s albeit with a little more “pep.”

The Design History ZigZag Dress is exciting with its zingy shape and cool pattern. Reminiscent of a Missoni circa the 1970s in both color tone and shape, thsi dress has an excellent vibe and an even better figure flattering shape. If you’re feeling intimidated by the whole clingy dress look, you can always just slip on a nice shaper and go! Eyelet detail and rayon/cotton.

Buy: $89.90

This Ali Ro Short Sleeved Navy Linen Dress plays games with your head: in the front, it’s plain and simple, and then in the back, it has the usual collar and button details in exaggerated proportions. Navy linen adds a springy effect to everyone’s taste without being overly saccharin. Scoop it up, scoop it up! High neck and belted, with an above-knee length.

Buy: $190.00

This printed Dolce Vita Kyoto Dress has a super-short length that pairs a deep v-neck for super, super sexiness. Cap sleeves add a delicate cuteness, gray is an unexpected choice, and best of all, a shift silhouette is acceptable for any gathering. This also makes a perfect top to be worn beneath a like colored gray jean. Cotton and true to size.

Buy: $210.00

(Susana Manaco Gold Penelope Dress $156)

A simple jersey dress or a basic cotton tunic. There’s nothing better than a piece of clothing you can throw on with flats in the daytime, dress up with heels for the evening, and look amazing either way. Keep reading for our picks to jump start your spring dress wardrobe.

The Doo. Ri Sheer Jersey Dress has just the Grecian vibe that we love over here– it drapes across your frame and will make you look slim. Soft peach flatters your complexion and softens your look when you want to look feminine, not fussy. If you hate the way some draped dresses feel, take comfort in the fact that this dress has a trim lining to stay close to your body. Great balance is just part of the attraction: this dress has a hidden back zipper and is composed of 100% viscose.

Buy: $950.