The best dresses for every spring occasion, according to an expert

Warm spring weather is here at last — and if you’re anything like us, you’ve more than ready to be out and about.

Whether you’ve got a vacation, wedding, cocktail parties or hot dates coming up, you’ll need a fabulous dress that helps you look and feel your best. So we turned to Bloomingdale’s stylist Eric Oliver Jr. (@eoj.stylist) to help us pick some of the best options on the market right now.

From a high-low floral frock to a striking green turtleneck gown, shop all of the fashion pro’s favorites below. And if you’d like to book a free session with a stylist either in-store or virtually, check out Bloomingdale’s Styling Services.

LaDoubleJ Gingerbread Dress

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Heading to a party or wedding by (or even on) the beach? One of La DoubleJ’s resort-ready dresses would be a perfect pick, per Eric. To balance out the brand’s maximalist prints, choose a more streamlined shoe, like the Stuart Weitzman Nudist Block 75 Sandal.

L’Agence Viola Asymmetric Cowl Neck Gown

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Florals and butterflies are a “super-big trend this season,” according to Eric, and both are present and accounted for in this gorgeous L’Agence gown. It’s a great way to incorporate some “spring freshness” into your closet.

Cinq à Sept Roberta Silk Dress

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Seeking something you can eat, dance and move in comfortably? This airy, drop-waisted design definitely fits the bill.

“It’s perfect for a rooftop party or anything that’s outdoors, because it’s got a lot of motion to it, but you can also show up at the bar and be the belle of the ball,” Eric says.

Cinq à Sept Charolette Dress

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Seeking something more casual? The built-in belt on this pleated number cinches the waist in a beautiful way, and you can easily throw on a contrasting jacket — like L’Agence’s Ottilie Leather Blazer — if you want a little more coverage (or just to switch up the look).

Cinq à Sept Zahara Twist Front Turtleneck Gown

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Don’t let that eye-popping color fool you — this is an “effortlessly chic look that you can really just throw on and go,” according to Eric. It’s got plenty of stretch, the twist design at the waist is incredibly flattering and you can skip the accessories; the bold green makes a statement all on its own.

Alice + Olivia Tara High Low Midi Dress

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“Alice + Olivia always does a great job of making sure to highlight the best parts of the female body, and this dress is no exception,” Eric says. It’s a no-brainer for a daytime wedding, garden party or date night — and if you want to go all-in on florals (because why not?!), pair it with Stuart Weitzman’s Stuart Power Slingback Pumps in embroidered mesh.

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This article was written by Elana Fishman, founding editor of Page Six Style. Elana applies her celebrity fashion and beauty expertise to shoppable content for fellow fans as the host of video series including Style Trial, Heart to Cart and Beauty Scoop — and by tracking down every Taylor Swift-worn style so you can shop it, too. Elana consults celebrity stylists on the latest street style and red carpet trends, researches which celebrity-backed brands and products are worth it, and chats with the stars themselves for beauty and fashion recommendations. Prior to Page Six Style’s inception in 2018, Elana covered celebrity fashion at Vox Media, Lucky, Marie Claire and Teen Vogue.