Trend Stalking: the spring dress

It's the most depressing time of the year. We come off the Holiday high only to smack flat into gloomy cold, winter-drums. All we really want is for it to be summer. Hell, I'll even take spring.

We're 2 whole months away from any signs of the birds chirping and the warmth of the sun past 7pm, at least here in the Southeast. Sorry just a bit longer there for you, New Englanders. 

Fear not, to bring some brightness into your day, I've found the cutest spring dress trends hitting the racks right this very second. 

Stripes

I told ya once, I'll tell ya again... stripes are by far the biggest trend. Classic and clean, they come back better than ever season after season.

1. Navy & Cream stripe dress $45

2. Stripe Aline dress $60

Sheer Panels aka "Window Dresses"

Window dresses have made an impact on the runway this season, with designers using panels of airy sheer chiffon to add some sex-appeal and lighten up their looks. I tend to love sheer panels when they're used appropriately, in other words, not the way Kim K likes to wear it to expose her bump.

1. French Connection Alicia dress $178

2. Lasercut sheath $228

Ruffles

Ruffles have made their way back onto the scene to accent what would be otherwise minimalist silhouettes. I like to think of it as the progression of the peplum from last season.

1. Rebecca Taylor silk chiffon mini dress $148

2. Greylin Elsa silk dress $88

Lace

Lace was all-over the runways this season, but what made it stand out the most was the super-feminine ways it was used by the designers. Lace in a dress? duh.

1. Sunblaze lace dress $328

2. Crossback Lace Dress $80

Color: Sea foam

Sea foam is the welcomed update to last season's mint. This color just screams warm weather.

1. Tracy Reese silk embellished dress $250

2. BCBG flutter slv dress $62

Color: Yves Klein Blue

What is Yves Klein Blue, you say? Yves Klein was an artist that patented this shade of blue in 1961, from his ground-breaking works from that era. The fashion community is very particular on their shade correctness, but as a layman you can just call it what it is, Royal Blue.

1. Blue long sleeve dress $47

2. Vince shirtdress $300

and one more random cute dress for good luck.

Colorblock v-neck dress $88

Let's also not forget prints..

When it comes to sun dresses, prints will always be in. Scarf print, liberty print, big bold graphic prints... it's endless. Prints are my favorite when it comes to dress shopping. Since prints are so much fun and boundless, we'll crack open that on another day.