Spring 2024 Trends

The weather may seem uncertain, but in fact, spring has arrived. While we still need to go through the transition, we are very excited about the warm, sunny days ahead of the weeks and months. This climate change is calling for a new wardrobe look, and if you ask us, few clothes are as glamorous as dresses. They eliminate a lot of the dilemma of deciding what to wear: just pick one, find the right pair of shoes, and match accessories according to your heart’s desire – so that you are ready for everything. Of course, spring dressing trends change every year, and we’re very excited about the trends for 2024. Lucy Aylen, Founder and CEO of Never Full Dressed, said: “With the arrival of spring, the fashion landscape continues to evolve, emphasizing bright colors, bold prints and statement styles. “This season, we’ve been captivated by the delicate fabrics, intricate details and breezy tailoring that set the tone for classic versus modern sophistication.” Read on for 6 Top Spring Dress Trends for 2024.

Bohemian Crochet

Aylen and New York City-based stylist Audree Kate López say bohemian dresses, especially crocheted dresses, are sure to be everywhere this spring and beyond. “If you’re not a fan of sheer style, knitted and crocheted dresses are a great option,” López says. “I think these are great transition dresses for spring and keep sheer dresses for the hot summer months.”

A few crochet dresses that instantly caught our attention? The Andrea Iyamah Egu Crochet Dress ($540), Eloquii Crochet Maxi Dress With Collar & Fringe ($78), and For Love & Lemons Olina Crochet Mini Dress ($229). Hoping for something a bit bolder? The pink, red, and orange Never Fully Dressed Red Crochet Valentina Dress ($255) will make you swoon, as will the long-sleeve Farm Rio Colorful Stripes Crochet Midi Dress ($450) and Show Me Your Mumu Happy Halter Mini Dress ($88).

Creative Decoupage

Early fashion continues to inspire modern fashion trends, but one tradition we’re starting to get rid of is a completely bare belly, Lopez says. In its place was the rise of cut-out dresses. “You’ll notice more strategic cut-outs on the skirt this year,” she explains. “For example, you’ll find more keyhole chest cutouts, ribcages, hips, and upper waist cutouts.”

Some of the cut-out dresses that ended up in our own cart include the Farm Rio Adidas Farm Psychedelic Wave Red Dress ($90), the Abercrombie & Fitch Giselle Pleated Cut-Out Maxi Dress ($150), and the Simkhai Alex Pleated Cut-Out Dress ($395).

Long White Dress

It is a common belief that white dresses are only for summer, or that only a little black dress can be stunning. “Long live the little black dress, but in the spring and summer, choose a long white dress,” Lopez said. “Mini or midi skirts are always acceptable, but this year, we’re seeing long white dresses on the runway and on social media. The long white dress screams ‘Old Money Aesthetic’ or Nancy Meyers’ as the protagonist; It’s a more mature, chic version of the copycat core girl, timeless and classic.”

Suzanne Smallshaw, Rent the Runway’s Senior Director of Fashion and Styling, agrees. “This spring, designers are moving away from bright colors and opting for swan-white dresses that exude purity and sophistication,” she said. “From sheer to embroidered, white dresses are a must-have this season.”

Need white dress stats? We love the look of the Re Ona long knit dress ($165), Maeve The Soren long sleeve shirt dress ($148), the Hutch Amara gown ($394), and the Free People UV dress ($148).

Bold Prints

Tired of neutrals and solid colors? Choose a fun printed dress. “Animal prints are back, conveying an undeniable sense of confidence and glamour,” Smolsho said. “Leopard print and zebra print in particular dominate this season.” However, Aylen said that by 2024, all prints will be welcome. “[The trend] draws inspiration from travel; Different cultures, arts, and histories introduce storytelling elements into each piece, introducing color into the prints to make them feel good to wear,” she says.

Some printed dresses that are sure to catch the eye include the fall Adeigbo Debbie dress ($450), the Reformation Felda midi dress ($278), and the H&M oversized zebra shirt dress ($26).

Everything Is Sky Blue

Red has dominated the fashion world for the past few months. In the spring, though, everything turns into a complementary transition of periwinkle and sky blue. “The new color in town is blue, especially sky blue,” Lopez said. He points out that according to the color wheel, it goes well with red. “Red is the ‘it-girl’ color for autumn and winter, and now we’re seeing this combination of cold and sky blue growing in popularity. We’ve seen this color in designers like JW Anderson, Bottega Veneta and Alaia – a millennial aesthetic that recognises ice blue eyeshadow, metallic and silver.”

Some sky-blue dresses are sure to put people off? Abercrombie & Fitch Premium Linen Scalloped Midi Dress ($130), Sunday in Brooklyn Bow Mini Shift Dress ($138), and Diarrablu Myra Dress ($225).

Emphasize the Waist

As much as we love oversized silhouettes, this spring, the focus is on accentuating the waist, Smallshaw says. “The revival of the millennium waistline blends Victorian elegance with modernity, showcasing the beauty of cinching the waist,” she explains.

The beauty of this trend is that many dresses fit the bill, as you can shape the silhouette by simply tying the belt. For example, the Tuckernuck Chambray Callahan shirt dress ($128) has a loose fit, but paired with the Streets Ahead Harley Belt ($269), it’s a casual tightening masterpiece. Don’t want to buy a separate belt? The Rhode Ella Mini Dress ($445) is a ruffled hem dress with a detachable braided belt for cinching. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for a dress that looks completely tight, consider the Old Navy puff-sleeve mid-length dress ($25) — a Hill House pattern dress that fits like a dream — or the Bardot Anika Corset satin dress ($149).