From Sultry Slips to 3D Floral Frocks: A Guide to 2023’s Key Dress Trends (2024)

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Adress is one of those singular fashion staples that stands the test of time. Its wear is synonymous with milestones, such asweddings and other celebrations, as well as easy everyday elegance. A gooddress can take on cultural significance too: Just think ofJ.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 acloset classic that will never lose its relevance.

Vogue’s 2023 Dress-Trend Wish List:

• The Painterly Floral Dress: Dries Van Noten floral-print midi-dress, $915
• The Prairie Pick: Tory Burch printed smocked dress, $498
• The Nightie-Style Slip Dress: SIR Aries cutout gown, $490
• The Resort-Ready Dress: Alémais Theo printed midi-dress, $445
• The Bright White Dress: Staud Jackson midi-dress, $345
• The 3D Floral Frock: Mango two-tone floral minidress, $300
• The Simple Sleeveless Style: La Ligne striped knitted midi-dress, $295
• The Denim Dress: Citizens of Humanity Danni dress, $348
• The Maximalist Maxi Dress: Loewe Anthurium-print maxidress, $1,300
• The New LBD: Khaite Janna strapless satin minidress, $1,280

With summer on our horizon andspring collections officially in stores, 2023 dress trends range fromsultry slips from Nensi Dojaka, SIR, and Reformation to3D 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 actuallycan be groundbreaking. To add to the lineup is Prada’s floral-print midi-dress, a piece that reached cult status this season thanks to thestreet style set. For warm days ahead, nothing is as easy as awhite dress. Equally effortless are prairie dresses from Tory Burch, Dôen, and La Ligne, which can be worn with asleek sandal or a stylishsneaker.

Aresort-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 yourweekend wardrobe–the perfect balance between casual and chic. And finally, to answer your questions regarding summer-party dressing, find a luxuriousLBD 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.

The Painterly Floral Dress

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 awedding guest or co*cktail party attendee.

The Prairie Pick

For everyday ease and elegance, a prairie-style dress is a fancifuloutfit 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 simplesandal for a polished-to-perfection look this summer.

The Nightie-Style Slip Dress

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 minimalistkitten heel for perfect party wear.

The Resort-Ready Dress

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 summercapsule wardrobe.

The Bright White Dress

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 strappysandal. Options from SIR and Staud are light and airy, while shirtdresses from Cos and Lafayette are crisp and chic.

The 3D Floral Frock

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.

The Simple Sleeveless Style

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.

The Denim Dress

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 theessential. Find options from Ferragamo and Co to Magda Butrym and Citizens of Humanity.

The Maximalist Maxi Dress

Of thenew 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 New LBD

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 thebest-dressed-guest list.