Spring Shopping: Sundresses

By Chrissy Rutherford 05/04/11 at 05:00 PM

This mix of stripes and florals is perfectly on trend--and sophisticated. Erdem Asta Dress, $798; mytheresa.com
The hemline of the season gets tie-dyed. Pair with flat sandals for the ultimate warm-weather look. Alice + Olivia Stevie maxi dress, $535; net-a-porter.com
Throw on this funky tribal print with espadrille wedges for an outdoor party. Calypso Strapless Ikat Dress, $165; calypsostbarth.com
The silk voile and sweet rose print add an elegant feel to this dress. Add a cardigan and you're ready for a dinner date. Elise Øverland Rose Print Belted Dress, $680; kirnazabete.com
Florals this season are extreme: small and cute or big and graphic. Juicy Couture floral-print dress, $230; net-a-porter.com
You can't escape stripes this season--nor should you. Try a vertical print with a waist tie to show off your figure. Marc by Marc Jacobs Sleeveless Striped Dress, $328; barneys.com
This halter dress proves that a full skirt can be sexy. Rebecca Minkoff Camilla halter dress, $250; rebeccaminkoff.com
Accessorize this floral maxi with flat sandals and gold jewelry for a luxe bohemian look. Halston Heritage Printed Maxi Dress, $966; Farfetch.com
Ruching and delicate lines make this dress look effortlessly stylish. No.6 Ruched Bodice Dress, $285; lagarconne.com
Prints in bold colors are eye-catching and fun. Wear with a blazer for a pretty daytime look. Tucker floral-print silk dress, $295; net-a-porter.com
Give this dress an uptown-downtown spin with ballet flats, a cross-body bag, and a leather jacket. Vanessa Bruno Athé Strapless Flower Dress, $543; lagarconne.com

What's the one item you need in your wardrobe this season? A sundress. The classic look is a springtime staple for good reason: It's cute and it's comfortable.

From maxi dresses to shorter lengths, strapless to halter, there's a version for everyone.

Florals are the go-to print, but these aren't any old flowers. Blooms are extreme in size, shape and color—opt for dainty roses or bold, graphic dandelions.

We scoured stores and sites for our top 11 dresses. If you can't wait to bare some shoulder, check out the click-to-buy looks below.

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