The Top 10 2023 Dress Trends to Try This Season

By Laura Jackson and Joy Montgomery

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A dress is one of those singular fashion staples that stands the test of time. Its wear is synonymous with milestones, such as weddings and other celebrations, as well as easy everyday elegance. A good dress can take on cultural significance too: Just think of J.Lo's Versace gown that launched Google Images; Lady Gaga's infamous meat dress; or, most recently, Sofia Richie's Chanel bridal gown. Every season, designers and retailers roll out fresh interpretations of this wardrobe icon, whether they’re playing around with new silhouettes and unexpected color combinations or experimenting with innovative fabrics. But ultimately, whatever form it takes, the dress is a closet classic that will never lose its relevance.

With summer on our horizon and spring collections officially in stores, 2023 dress trends range from sultry slips from Nensi Dojaka, SIR, and Reformation to 3D floral frocks from Magda Butrym and Coperni to even Mango. Continuing the theme of new-take florals, dresses from Dries Van Noten to Pucci feature prints reminiscent of impressionist paintings, proving that florals for spring actually can be groundbreaking. To add to the lineup is Prada's floral-print midi-dress, a piece that reached cult status this season thanks to the street style set. For warm days ahead, nothing is as easy as a white dress. Equally effortless are prairie dresses from Tory Burch, Dôen, and La Ligne, which can be worn with a sleek sandal or a stylish sneaker.

A resort-ready dress, like Agua by Agua Bendita's tropical-printed maxi or Johanna Ortiz's halter minidress, will transport you straight to vacation, regardless if you’re beach bound or not. Delightful denim dresses from Ferragamo and Citizens of Humanity are soon-to-be centerpieces of your weekend wardrobe–the perfect balance between casual and chic. And finally, to answer your questions regarding summer-party dressing, find a luxurious LBD from Khaite or The Row, or a maximalist maxidress from Loewe or Christopher Esber.

Below, a definitive guide of the 2023 dress trends that are set to dominate for this spring and summer.

Painterly floral dresses from Dries Van Noten and Prada are fresh takes on spring's most classic trend. Whether you choose Bernadette's bow-embellished taffeta gown or Aje's cutout cotton midi, these floral frocks are both romantic and modern. Not to mention they’re perfect for summer soiree dressing, whether you’re a wedding guest or cocktail party attendee.

For everyday ease and elegance, a prairie-style dress is a fanciful outfit formula to rely on time and again. Mainstays in this category are, of course, Tory Burch and Dôen; however, options from La Ligne and Matteau are just as delightful. Style the staples with a simple sandal for a polished-to-perfection look this summer.

Lingerie-inspired lacy slips graced the spring runways and now our shopping carts. Most notably from Nensi Dojaka, the style is both sultry and sophisticated. Other slips include those from Reformation and Saint Laurent to SIR and Simkhai. Styling tip: Elevate your slip dress with a minimalist kitten heel for perfect party wear.

Whether you’re beach-bound or not, a tropical-printed dress from the likes of Alémais or Agua by Agua Bendita will instantly transport you to vacation mode. Simkhai's crochet maxidress feels especially festive, while Johanna Ortiz's sequin minidress is a must in any summer capsule wardrobe.

A white dress is a summer staple no matter the scenario, whether you’re headed to an all-white party or a backyard barbecue. It's also a blank canvas for your warm-weather accessories to shine, like a raffia bag or a strappy sandal. Options from SIR and Staud are light and airy, while shirtdresses from Cos and Lafayette are crisp and chic.

Another way to wear florals this spring? Three-dimensional blooms, of course. Made popular by Coperni and Magda Butrym, the style continues with origami-style frocks from Alessandra Rich and even Mango.

A dress trend synonymous with the summer heat is undeniably the sleeveless style—and timeless tank dresses from Toteme to Anine Bing are almost too easy to wear. Meanwhile, La Ligne's striped version is notably nautical.

Denim is a wardrobe mainstay no matter the season. This summer, however, the closet classic is home to a new style: the denim dress. From ultraluxe to contemporary, denim dresses are a fresh way to wear the essential. Find options from Ferragamo and Co to Magda Butrym and Citizens of Humanity.

Of the new arrivals on the dress scene, we can't seem to take our eyes off of maximalist maxidresses, from the likes of Loewe and Paco Rabanne to Christopher Esber and Siedres. While our current era of fashion may lean more minimalist, this summer we urge you to dress to the max.

The secret to successful soiree dressing this spring? Why, the little black dress, of course. With chic styles reigning from Khaite to The Row, an LBD is an all-in-one outfit formula that almost always guarantees your spot on the best-dressed-guest list.