A dress for every occasion: your guide to the best spring dresses this season

After spending the last few chilly months rugged up in jackets and jeans, the sun is finally shining, and the warmer weather can only mean one thing - it's dress season! If you're anything like us, your spring-summer calendar is already filling up with weddings, backyard barbeques, and winery weekends. Whether your style is feminine or floaty, chic or causal, we've got spring dresses for every occasion at Harris Scarfe.

The perfect dress for a summer soiree with the girls

If you've got an
event coming up - think baby shower, kitchen tea, or weekend away with your school pals - this gorgeous flutter-sleeve dress by Khoko Smart tops our list of the must-have spring dresses for women this season. It's available in navy or pink, and both colours feature a delicate floral print, with a tiered skirt and ruffled hem. The flattering flutter sleeve hides those upper-arm trouble spots, and gives you a little added sun protection for outdoor events. Dress it down with bright white runners and a denim jacket, or jazz it up with a tailored blazer and strappy sandals.

Wrap it up

A long-sleeve wrap dress is one of the most versatile items you can have in your spring-summer wardrobe, because it can form the base for endless outfits. Wear it to work with a pair of mid-heeled slingbacks, pop it on with thongs for a day at the beach, or dress it right up with your favourite stilettos. You can even stretch this look into autumn, by pairing it with boots and a chunky knit. We love this JB by Jayson Brundson wrap-front midi dress. It has a clever mock-wrap front, so you get that stylish crossover look but don't have to fret about it blowing open on a breezy day. The loose three-quarter sleeves will help you stay cool, while the shirred cuffs keep it chic and feminine. In a beautiful collage sunset print with a matching waist tie, this dress creates that hourglass figure we all crave, while skimming gently over any lumps or bumps we'd prefer to hide.

End your work year with a bang

With Christmas fast approaching, you'll need to plan an outfit for the office festive bash - a task some of us dread all year! Luckily, we've taken the stress out of it for you this Christmas, with this Jane Lamerton Fit and Flare jersey dress. It's perfect for the work Chrissy party - it's fun and floaty, but it still oozes professionalism and modesty. In a stunning jade hue, it's a nice change from boring black, and you can pair it with heels for a sit-down do, or flats if you'll be indulging in a few glasses of bubbles and burning up the dance floor. You cannot go wrong with this fantastic summer frock.

The perfect dress for lazy summer days

For a dress that will take you from shuttling the kids around to their sports to a relaxing brunch with hubby, we just can't go past this soon-to-be- available bubble sleeve midi-dress from Leona Edmiston's amazing designer collection. The flattering, floaty tiers are very on-trend, while the bubble sleeves give off a romantic, fairy tale vibe. It will pair perfectly with your straw sunhat and Audrey-inspired sunglasses for an effortlessly glam summer look. Our linen tiered flutter sleeve midi dress by Leona Edmiston Ruby is another fan favourite for looking cute whilst feeling casual with it's feminine colour and frill sleeves.
Or, for something a little more boho-chic, add some chunky bangles, layer up a few long necklaces, and wear your hair out in a messy, beachy style. If you prefer patterned over plain, coming soon is this JB by Jayson Brundson asymmetrical ruffle dress fits the bill, and will quickly become your go-to summer frock for every occasion. With its asymmetrical hemline and bold blue-and-yellow floral print, it's just the right mix of pretty and practical.

Dresses to wow a wedding crowd

Now, we know it's bad manners to outshine the bride, but we just can't resist this Leona Edmiston Ruby ruffle-detail dress for summer nuptials this year. It hits the spot for outdoor, casual weddings thanks to the eye-catching print and ruffle sleeves, and looks great styled with chunky wedges and a matching summer tote. It's also appropriate for a more formal affair, thanks to the modest hem and neckline - just add your favourite earrings, elegant heels, and a clutch. This timeless frock really is the ultimate spring wedding guest dress, and with it hanging in your wardrobe you'll never need to ask yourself "What on earth can I wear to this wedding?!" ever again!

With the right spring dresses in your wardrobe, you'll be ready for whatever the warmer weather throws at you! Check out our range of fabulous frocks online or in-store now at Harris Scarfe.

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