Style Your Spring Dresses for All Seasonal Occasions
Spring is that rare sartorial moment when one dress can do it all — brunches in bloom, romantic vows, and champagne clinks at graduation. Which is perfect because the in-between seasons are all about change and versatility. I picked three dresses and styled each of them three ways: for a casual garden party, a graduation, and a wedding. Consider this your cheat sheet to look polished, seasonally perfect, and like you had a stylist on call.
Whether you add these to your shopping cart, or use these as inspiration to create outfits from your closet, I hope this can spark an interest in seeing what else you can style absolutely differently in your wardrobe.
The Beige Belted Midi Dress
Garden Party
If you prefer a more neutral look, style a tan dress with some brown leather accessories. Low block heels will keep you comfortably walking around the garden, and I really love the netted raffia effect of this bag. When it comes to accessories, nothing makes a statement quite like a beautiful watch, matched with some delicate gold jewelry.
Graduation
Nothing says classy and well read like a double breasted belted dress. Add some drama with a burgundy structured bag and some eccentricity with some gold sandals. Finish off your look with gold jewelry including a gold bracelet watch. Pro tip: Finish off with a lipstick that matches this beautiful burgundy!
Wedding Guest
When going to a wedding, a shawl is a must. It’s the perfect way to keep you warm but not too hot with the changing weather during a spring day. I’m obsessed with these bold orange earrings and of course a bag to match! Lastly, a pair of delicate dark wedges perfectly finishes off this simple yet well curated look.
2. The Bold Color Dress
Garden Party
Keep yourself comfortable with either flats or low block heels - you don’t want to be sinking in the garden in stilettos! A belt at your waist will show your figure and bring in some personality. Personally, I’m all about raffia come the summer months so why not match with a simple versatile crossbody bag? Lastly, add some personality with jewelry that you love, like these rusted pieces.
Graduation
As I said - I love raffia! Mix some natural raffia with some white dyed raffia for a very fresh look. Hand held bags are very popular this year and they are effortlessly chic. Add jewelry that matches your white and raffia look with mixed gold and pearl jewelry. Currently obsessed with Alighieri’s jewelry - plus it’s ethically made!
Wedding Guest
Elevate the dress with strappy silver heels, sculptural earrings and a bag that would have Carrie Bradshaw asking - where did you get that? The answer is always Cult Gaia. Add a delicate silver belt to create some shape through your maxi dress. I recommend a shimmery eyeshadow and a soft nude lip to complete the look.
3. The Navy Timeless Dress
Garden Party
Dress it down with a pair of flat silver sandals that while making your look more casual, adds a bit of sparkle to your outfit! Don’t forget a cute woven crossbody with just enough space for your phone and a lip gloss. Lastly some cute silver and sapphire colored jewelry to complete the look.
Graduation
Navy is a cool toned color but we can pair it with gold for a fun and lively outfit. I really like this chunky, bubbled gold jewelry, it screams personality and taste. Pair it with a reliable brown hand bag - and yes, brown and navy can be worn together. Lastly don’t forget a little lift with a kitten heeled sandal to keep the look elegant but spring-y.
Wedding Guest
This is the perfect look if you are going to a more elegant wedding. Pair your navy dress with strappy silver heels and a silver pashmina for the evening. When it comes to jewelry, have fun with bold cuffs, architectural earrings, and bags that look like art pieces.
Dresses can feel like the whole outfit is done and ready, but actually they can transform — they adapt, they evolve, and with the right styling, they show up perfectly no matter the invite. Pick one, play with it, and let your style bloom alongside the season.
x Lili