It’s officially dress season so the options are endless at the moment. This can be a daunting task but narrowing down options that fit your current tastes can be a huge help. My personal style hovers somewhere between classic minimalism and fashion-forward with a whimsical touch, so that’s what I set out to find during my recent search for a cool new dress (or two or three). As with most new purchases I plan on making, I like to check in with my top style muses in some of my favorite cities for a little inspiration on what to buy and how to style it.
Three cities I often look to for such inspiration are NYC, LA, and Paris. A quick scroll through my Insta-follows in those cities with dresses in mind and I knew exactly what I wanted to track down. From simple slip dresses, to summer-ready knit options, and others with standout prints, I found 3 dress styles that fashion girls in each respective city are reaching for this season. Ahead, peruse my top picks and get some stylish outfit inspiration along the way.
The interest in ’90s-inspired maxi slip dresses is rampant globally, but fashion girls in NYC are overwhelming fans of the style. The dress is effortless and super easy to style for casual days or formal occasions making it a go-to favorite.
Love this printed version.
A great minimalist floral print.
The lace detailing is super chic.
Yellow has been a personal favorite as of late.
’90s-inspired and oh-so-good.
Great low-cut back design.
I’d even wear this as a wedding gown.
Perfect party dress.
Another cool yellow option.
Wait until you see the strappy back.
Great summer dress.
The naked dressing trend is in full swing and open-knit dresses are part of craze. You can wear the style year-round, but it reigns supreme in the spring and summer months. Wear one to dinner, on vacation, to the pool, or even your next beach trip.
A similar take to Elsa’s polo dress above.
I highly recommend you take this dress on your next vacation.
The scalloped hem is super cute.
I am obsessed with this dress and the styling.
The neckline makes this dress a standout.
Guaranteed to receive compliments.
A button-front design to consider.
Simple yet chic.
Date-night outfit, solved.
Another elevated take on the trend.
Leave it to the women of Paris to give statement animal-print dresses the chic French treatment. If you’re looking to take a break from your usual solid-hued dresses or floral dresses, keep these standout printed options top of mind.
