The best spring dresses can take on many forms and silhouettes, but a few factors set them apart from other seasonal frocks. First, the length: The warmer the temperature, the more leg you can bare — and midi and mini dresses are obviously far easier to throw on when the heat index reaches the right levels. Secondly, spring dresses, for the most part, tend to be flouncier, which means lots of playful boho silhouettes, such as tent-like skirts or breezy sheath dresses. Third, the hallmark of a true spring dress is one that’s constructed from airy, lightweight materials that allow for movement and ventilation, like chiffon or Anthropologie’s Magic Fabric blend of viscose, linen, cotton, and elastane.
The spring dress is the kind of item that does so much with so little. It’s a one-and-done miracle that can solve that classic dressing dilemma when you have to run out the door but need a put-together look in a snap. Ahead, in this edition of Hype Machine, we’ve rounded up some of the top-rated spring dress styles offered at Anthropologie that have been ranked and loved by early wearers. Feeling twirl-happy yet? Scroll on for the trendiest Anthropologie dresses that are calling your name.