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Spring & Summer Dresses Trending In 2025
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One of my favorite things about summer is the ease of throwing on a dress and sandals or ballet flats.  These dresses make a statement on their own, whether they have unique prints, bursts of color, or thoughtful design details…
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Party
 
Work
 
Semi-Formal
 
Formal

Casual

Easy, dresses for everyday, weekends, and casual gatherings.  

 
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I'm a huge fan of Anthropologie's Somerset maxi dress - this sleeveless version comes in two eye-catching prints.
The Somerset Maxi Dress: Linen Ties Edition
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Adjust this dress with the ties at the waist and neck for the perfect fit (or leave a little room so you can have that extra scoop of ice-cream!)
Cotton Poplin Tie-Waist Midi Dress | Banana Republic
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A beautiful floral border in a dress that can b e dressed up with heels or dressed down to be worn as a jacket over jeans.
The Tobie Button-Front Pleated Shirt Dress by Exquise
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A pop of color and a great price for organic cotton.
Faherty Sandbar Organic Cotton Maxi Dress
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A mini dress with beautiful emboridery and a scalloped collar.
Elvina Dress - Navy / Ecru - Organic cotton - organic textile - Sézane
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Two in one! Wear the dress on it's own or combine it with the top.  And yes there are pockets!
Women's Green Double Layer Slub Maxi Dress + Top | ME+EM
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Party

For Mother's Day, graduations, showers, and summer parties outside or inside.

 
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A unique neckline on a cotton poplin maxi dress.  Wear this to graduation or an outdoor party.
Cotton Poplin Ruched Drop-Waist Maxi Dress | Banana Republic
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Such a beautiful print!
Ruby Collarless Shirt Dress-Pink, Bird Paradise
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A beautiful linen shirtdress - my favorite is the ivory floral print.
The Mona Linen Shirt Dress By Maeve
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A mini dress with gathers at the shoulders, little buttons and a cascading floral print.
Aurélie Dress - Los Angeles Print - Organic cotton - organic textile - Sézane
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A fit and flare linen dress for summer weddings and parties.
Janu Linen Dress
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A 90s style dress with lace trim. Also available in petite sizes.
Clarice - Primrose Floral Deep Navy
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Block printed on organic cotton.
Peacock Border Kelia Dress
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Cotton voile dress with a tie at the neck. Polka dots are trending this year!
Eleanor - Bohemia Spot Ivory
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Beautiful floral print on organic cotton.
Lilac Fields Nell Dress
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The cutest mini dress with puff sleeves and a ruffled neckline…
Women's Cream Modern Botanical Print Tiered Short Dress | ME+EM
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Work

Dresses you can wear to the office, to lunch or to professional events.  

 
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A black midi dress that you can dress up or down.  Wear it will ballet flats for work, or  with a jacket, heels and jewelry for dinner.
The Petite Midi Flare Dress in Double Knit
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A tweed mini with cute button details.
Navy Tweed Jackie Dress
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Geometric prints are also trending in 2025.  This one can go from work to dinner.
Jemma Dress
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Click to see the button details and self ties that wrap cinch your waist.
Sana Dress
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Add a statement belt and ballet flats for work.
THE FAVORITE TEE DRESS
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And affordable classic shirt dress - change the look by swapping the tie fo a leather belt.
Striped Poplin Tie Front Pocket Shirtdress
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A linen blend midi with an extra long self belt that you can tie in the front or back.  Add abllet flats and a cardigan for work.
Linen-Blend Wrap Midi Dress | Banana Republic Factory
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A textured dress you can zip up for work, and unzip for date night.  Add a cropped blazer for work and a leather jacket for later.
Women's Orange Textured Stripe Jersey Maxi Dress | ME+EM
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Semi-Formal

For cocktail parties, weddings and other semi-formal events. 

 
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For a cool spring evening, or anytime you want a modest look.
CHRISTA DRESS - MORNING GLORY GARDEN
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For a wedding, shower, gradutaion or Mother's Day out.
CATERINA DRESS - PANSY PRELUDE
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Formal

 
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A gorgoeus beaded gown for formal ocaasions…
Blue and Gold Embellished Illusion Cap Sleeve Column Gown
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A stunning silk dress.  Add heels, statment jewelry and a beaded clutch.
Pernille Silk Dress
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Where to shop for formal dresses if you are petite…
Formal Dresses And Gowns For Petite Women - Fashionipa
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