FLOWER GIRL

Besides being one of the most overused cliches of the 2000s, florals for spring are groundbreaking — especially when their staying power extends through summer, fall and winter. That’s not all: printed posies are also blooming marvellous when it comes to

FIT & FLARE

Available exclusively online, the ongoing partnership between J.Crew and British specialty print house Liberty London (which also has a beautiful store in a traditional Tudor building in the U.K. capital) continues to bear beautiful fruit. Case in point: this Wiltshire dress, whose fitted shape is universally flattering. J.Crew, jcrew.com | $259

GREEN THUMB

Alice + Olivia is the ultimate designer for day-to-dinner dresses that simultaneously toe the line between playful and sophisticated. Trust us, this is a tall order — one that’s successfully met on this deep-V Coco style with slightly bohemian blouson sleeves. Nordstrom, nordstrom.com | $578.23

PAINTERLY PRINT

Wedding and baby shower season are well underway, and chances are you have an invitation or two still on the horizon. Consider yourself armed and ready with this ruched sheath dress: it’s comfortable enough for dancing all night while its watercolour-esque print will cleverly conceal any baby sick because, well, you just never know. Zara, zara.com | $69.90

ART SCHOOL

If you’ve historically avoided florals or felt they’re simply too frou-frou for you, this monochrome shift will have you reconsidering your decision. It’s also a work-appropriate option: Simply pair with classic black pumps and a blazer for a look that’ll have you commanding attention in any boardroom. Joe Fresh, joefresh.com | $29

SUMMER STANDOUT

Every vacation wardrobe needs a fun and flirty dress that you can whip out at the last minute for dinner, drinks and the like. Bonus points if it’s bold, bright and shows off tanned shoulders, like this cheap and cheerful, tiered halter style. H&M, hm.com | $49.99