- This dress works with a brown belt for daytime. Go with black after dark. ($68 Anthropologie [https://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-dresses/27856467.jsp])Photo courtesy of Anthropologie
- This versatile frock can be worn with flats for a casual event or with heels for a dressier one. ($74.99 Modcloth [https://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/glamour-power-to-you-dress-in-blueberry-muffin])Photo courtesy of Modcloth
- Stripes of varying widths won't make you look wide. They will, however, make you look stylish. ($89.50 Loft [https://www.loft.com/loft/product/LOFT-Apparel/LOFT-New-Arrivals/Corded-Dobby-Stripe-Flare-Dress/300009?colorExplode=false&skuId=13801243&catid=catl000013&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=9161])Photo courtesy of Loft
- A cheerful dress for a cheerful season. If you have an hourglass figure, be sure and belt this. ($59.90 Zara [https://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-nam-S2013/358003/1219011/COMBINATION+DRESS])Photo courtesy of Zara
- Show your romantic side with a soft, flowy floral chiffon maxi dress. ($130 Oasis [https://oasis.andotherbrands.com/iris-chiffon-maxi-dress-en-US?ctry=US])Photo courtesy of Oasis
- Girly goes contemporary in this modern, flattering frock. ($128 Armani Exchange [https://www.armaniexchange.com/product/paneled+flare+dress.do])Photo courtesy of Armani Exchange
- Why blend in with the crowd? An eye-catching pattern exudes confidence. ($66.50 Last Call [https://www.lastcall.com/p/Taylor-Chevron-Jacquard-Party-Dress-Hers/prod14950015_cat000001__/;jsessionid=042D37306663B030F4E622ABCDC472CB?icid=&searchType=GUIDED&rte=%252Fetemplate%252Fp3E.jsp%253FitemId%253Dcat000001&eItemId=prod14950015&cmCat=search])Photo courtesy of Last Call by Neiman Marcus
- The diamond-shaped eyelets give this dress a contemporary feel. Add a nude belt and shoes for a more polished look. ($98 Loft [https://www.loft.com/loft/product/product%3A292376/LOFT-dresses-occasion/Diamond-Eyelet-Cotton-Dress/292376?colorExplode=false&skuId=13440640&catid=catl000013&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=5225])Photo courtesy of Loft
- Look great — and, more important, be comfortable — in an effortless maxi dress. ($130 Banana Republic [https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=94702&vid=1&pid=328695002])Photo courtesy of Banana Republic
- A flattering halter brings attention to your face, while the pleated skirt helps hide the tummy. ($148 Nordstrom [https://shop.nordstrom.com/S/vince-camuto-print-chiffon-dress/3428600?origin=category&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor&resultback=9400])Photo courtesy of Nordstrom
Spring is the season for parties — or at least it’s a close second behind the swarm of December soirees. But spring brings graduation gatherings, wedding showers and engagement parties. Besides, the warmer weather and blooming buds seem to put everyone in a festive mood.
So what does a mom need for all of these affairs? A few great dresses, of course.
The good news is there’s no pressure to decide on a top or bottom; all that work has been done for you. Besides, the right dress always makes you look like you tried harder than you did.
The only decisions left are shoes and accessories. And, if the temperature dips or you’re trapped indoors where the air conditioning is running full blast, a cardigan or light blazer can be your best friend.
Just put your hair in a sock bun, and you’re ready to party.