10 dreamy spring dresses to kickstart your new season wish list

Maximalists, this one's for you. Miranda Priestly may not be a fan of florals for spring, but I'm head over heels for this print by La DoubleJ. Vibrant and joy-inducing, the colours have an air of optimism about them, and I love the feather-lined cuffs for added textural drama.

I'm forever on the hunt for the perfect mid-weight shirt dress, and this piece by H&M actually may have hit the nail on the head. Firstly, the belt is long enough to be worn knotted at the waist and then flowing loose, rather than in a bow which runs the risk of looking a bit twee. The visible topstitching adds luxe definition, and the piece could even be worn unbuttoned over trousers if you're looking to stage a calculated layering moment.

Johanna Ortiz is one of my all-time favourite dress brands for print splendour and languid, luxe cuts. This silk-jacquard piece feels ideal for an al fresco event and I love how the side cut-outs give way to form an elegant open-back look. Plus, the measured drama of the puff sleeve? Not a want, but a need.

Cornflower blue is having a bit of a moment among the Instagram set, and I'm here for it. This satin piece by Acne Studios is just dreamy. The fabric has a beautiful drape, allowing for a liquid-like effect along the asymmetric hem and cuffs. I also love the look of a delicate tie running across the clavicles.

Rixo's now-iconic silhouette combines a timeless polkadot alongside a yellow floral and white foliage print form the 'Melanie' - and I'm besotted. The empire waistline elongates the body and the bias cut creates an extremely flattering, almost fluid-like fit. 

Zara's new-in section has been on my mind recently, and while I'm yet to be convinced by micro box pleats (it's a wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen, right?), I'm so into this cream, fitted mini. The boat neckline feels fresh and relevant, and the double belt focal point gives the utilitarian trend a new lease of life. 

Jeans, I'll give or take. A denim dress? Now that's what makes my heart truly sing. This sleeveless piece by Reformation is designed to show off your silhouette, and I love the central back split, not only for a slice of drama, but to eliminate the inevitable waddle that sadly often goes hand in hand with fitted denim. 

Dainty florals needn't be run-of-the-mill, not where Rotate Birger Christensen is concerned. Cut from stretch recycled-satin, the label's 'Russy' dress features a form-fitting silhouette and voluminous short sleeves for easy-breezy spring glamour.

Clean-cut eveningwear purveyor Emilia Wickstead's 'Yulie' dress is simple, yet superlative. The striking blue floral pattern has a slight moodiness about it, which I just adore. The piece is cut from structured taffeta-faille and the overall look has a certain classic appeal, as though it will go the distance through spring and beyond.

Sister Jane takes top spot when it comes to mid-price occasionwear, especially in the floral department. But this A-line bouclé piece offers so much more than a routine floral print. Instead, gem appliqué acts as the hero feature, and it is just so cute and playful.