Spring Dresses: Top Trends to Look out For

The nights are getting brighter, and the first traces of wildflowers are starting to appear on our hillsides. It can only mean one thing: spring is almost sprung, and with it a new season full of great trends to explore.

The best thing about spring is getting to wear pretty day dresses again. Although some of last year’s pieces will still look great this year, it’s always nice to have a few on-trend outfits too. Follow these tips on this year’s hottest spring trends before you shop for dresses online at Very.co.uk to make sure you look great from April to May and beyond.

Big ruffles

Balenciaga and Givenchy were big fans of over sized ruffles during their Spring/Summer 2013 shows, and the trend itself is surprisingly wearable. Look out for peplum frills, ‘bibs’, and flirty layered skater skirts.

Cut-outs

If you kept up with the best dressed lists from this year’s Grammy Awards, you’ll already know about this trend. Peekaboo dresses with cut-outs revealing hips, legs, and cleavage are set to be the big thing in formal wear this spring. You don’t have to follow in the super-daring footsteps of Katy Perry and Kelly Clarkson too – with sheer fabrics and different cuts, there are peekaboo dresses for every level of modesty.

Bondage

Fans of 50 Shades of Grey will be excited to see S&M-inspired fashion on the high street this year. The trend takes a sweet and innocent day dress and corrupts it with plenty of straps, leather, and naughtiness. Think harnesses and black lace. However, stick to dresses with just a hint of leather as you don’t want to go over the top.

Black & White

If you’re tired of florals in the springtime, try this season’s other top color combo: black and white. Alexander Wang, Jason Wu, and Marc Jacobs all sent models down the runway looking sleek and stylish in monochrome. You can wear it to the office or on date night with equally fabulous effect. The best thing about it is that it’s suitable for year-round wear, and won’t need to be relegated to the attic come September.