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Is it just us, or does the warmer weather and promise of longer, sunnier days ahead — and the idea of not having to wear stockings, hurrah! — make you want to get your legs out and throw on a dress?
It helps that there is a myriad of styles when it comes to the top dresses this season, too: What ties them all together is their effortlessness that makes a statement.
Whether you opt for classic linen, feminine ruffles or something a bit bolder, Rebecca Tay presents five dresses that are trending for spring:
ARITZIA WILFRED AMERIE CHIFFON BABYDOLL DRESS
A ruffled silk dress is pure spring romance — breezy, light and just a little bit flirty — and this Amerie style is ideal for transseasonal weather. Long sleeves mean you can wear it outdoors for garden parties and weddings, while the short length and airy fabric are ready for sunshine.
SIMONS CONTEMPORAINE SLEEVELESS LINEN MAXI DRESS
If there’s one fabric we don’t wear much in the winter — if at all — it’s linen. Which is precisely why we love it so much in the summer. This washed linen style by Simons’ designed-in-Canada, in-house label, Contemporaine, comes in six perfect shades, though indigo, dark denim-like hue is our favourite. Pair with sneakers or sporty sandals for day, or dress it up with strappy fisherman sandals for a chic weekend outing.
DYNAMITE BOAT NECK MAXI DRESS
Still harbouring a love for all things ’90s? The boat neck on this maxi dress should tickle your fancy, as should the pastel floral print, too. Oozing both nostalgia and contemporary appeal, this piece will become your go-to for any occasion when you need to look put together in a flash. Add some silver earrings and a heel and voila! This is one and done dressing at its best.
Dynamite, dynamiteclothing.com | $69.95
ELIZA FAULKNER AMY DRESS IN JACQUARD PURPLE
Montreal’s Eliza Faulkner has made a name for herself designing pieces that are bold and unabashedly feminine — think ruffles, bows and unique fabrics, such as this jacquard — and ethically made right here in Canada. This Amy dress, which also comes in a statement lilac metallic, is the perfect piece for running around this spring, whether you’re doing errands or simply frolicking at outdoor events.
Eliza Faulkner, elizafaulkner.com | $480
GRAVITY POPE NEIRAMI LONG TANK TOP DRESS
If loungewear and comfort is your be all, end all, then this long tank top dress by Italian brand Neirami has your name on it. Flattering and feminine, without ever being clingy or tight, it looks great with sandals, sneakers or even ankle boots on the bottom, and with an oversized button-down, heritage sweatshirt or cardigan up top.
Gravity Pope, gravitypope.com | $200