20 Spring Dresses from Target for Every Occasion and Dress Code
From tenniscore to Target's latest designer collab with Diane von Furstenberg.
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As a city dweller, there’s no place I love more than the dress section of the suburban Target near my sister’s house in Georgia. When "Auntie needs her alone time," I can be found, Starbucks in hand, comparing the width of the aisles to that of my bedroom and surfing the sales rack for hidden gems to add to my overflowing cart. Suffice it to say that after years of shopping at Target (and writing about the retailer's latest designer collabs), I’ve become quite the Target whisperer. And why gatekeep when I can share 20 of the best Target spring dresses with the Cosmo readers I love so much?!
My secret to scoring the best Target dresses is to avoid styles that are overly trendy. Basics are what Target does best. Once I find something I love the fit of (and believe me, it’s not hard to do), I grab the style at least one or two other colors because good basics are damn-near impossible to find on a budget. If you are going to dip your toe into a spring 2024 fashion trend—be it Western denim, tennis whites, coquette roses, or quiet luxury—choose a dress that can work for multiple settings. That floral mini you grabbed for your sister’s graduation party will look just as cute at bunch this summer, and the satin midi you snagged for your friend’s spring wedding will look equally as chic under a work blazer. It’s 2024 ppl, outfit repeating is in!
No matter what occasion you're shopping for, the Bullseye has your back—and you won't need to spend more than $70 to score something fab. Consider these 20 spring fashions proof that the Target dress section has something for everyone this spring!
Wedding szn is fast approaching, so it's time to start planning your looks. One Target reviewer calls this $28 Target slip the "perfect wedding guest dress for the best price," and I can't help but agree. Offered in four color options, it can be accessorized to suit virtually any destination and dress code.
I'm the type of Target shopper who, when I find a basic I like, buys it in every color I can before it's gone—and I'd suggest you do the same with this $20 tank dress that comes in seven shades, ranging from basic black and white to chartreuse.
Diane Von Furstenberg for Target Collared Sweaterknit Midi Wrap Dress
Target's latest designer collaborator: Diane Von Furstenberg, NYC fashion icon and originator of the wrap dress. Shop fast and you can score her signature silhouette in a range of fun patterns for under $50.
Who doesn't love a little denim number for spring? This cutie has smocking on the back for added comfort and adjustable straps for a more supportive fit.
One of my favorite things about Target fashion brands like Wild Fable and A New Day is that their size ranges go up to a 4X, so my plus-size girlies aren't forced to miss out on cute spring dresses like this coquette mini.
This eyelet lace mini dress will earn tons of compliments at brunch this spring—and it'll look extra cute styled with cowboy boots at a summer concert.
While many polka dot dresses feel outdated or overly girlish, this asymmetrical slip is undeniably on-trend for spring 2024, thanks to its mixed scale and sexy, curve-skimming silhouette.
Diane Von Furstenberg for Target Halter Tie-Neck Ginkgo Sweaterknit Midi Dress
Florals actually feel groundbreaking for spring when they're as eyecatching as the abstracted ginko leaf print on this sunny yellow midi dress—and when they're designed by fashion legend Diane Von Furtensberg for Target.
Future Collective with Jenny K. Lopez Asymmetrical Ruffle Denim Mini Dress
Target's Future Collective is designed in collaboration with a rotating roster of fashion creatives. The latest to take the reins is Jenny K. Lopez, a Miami-based influencer with a flair for dramatic details like the ruffled neckline of this one-shoulder denim mini dress.
The thing I love most about this Target midi dress is not the timeless silhouette or the three springy color options it comes in—or even, that it has pockets. It's that this cutie comes with detachable spaghetti straps and grip tape sewn along the bust line, so it can be worn comfortably with or without straps.
Lean into the pickleball of it all this spring with a workout dress like this Target number that's both comfy and cute. The athletic fabric and built-in shorts ensure the flirty mini dress silhouette is functional enough for a bike ride, dog park rendevous, or rowdy weekend brunch.
This humble denim dress from Target can go from casual brunch to Cowboy Carter with a quick shoe change. Reviewers say it's long enough to wear as a dress, but not so long that it can't be styled as an oversized button-up with a tank and jeans or another spring dress.
Did somene say vacay? This spring dress from Target certainly did! Styled with your fave statement sandals, this flirty white mini dress is the perfect way to show off your tan and show up everyone at the table.
There are few things that make you feel sexier on date night than a slip dress, especially when it's balanced with flirty details like the dainty rosettes and tie-back closure of this ankle-skimming Wild Fable dress. "I feel so confident in this dress," writes one Target reviewer. "It hugs my curves flawlessly."
Whether it's your graduation you're attending (whoo, congrats!!!) or someone else's, you'll need a graduation dress that's picture-perfect. This pastel pink number from Petal and Pup is certainly a 'Gram-worthy Target find.
Hunting for something to wear to a spring wedding or baby shower? This bestselling Target dress is here to save the day. "I own in two different colors now, and they’re great to dress up or down. It’s bra friendly and very comfortable," one reviewer writes.
Depending on where you live (or where your vacay destination is), it may already be pretty hot outside. Cut from breathable linen, this short-sleeve shirtdress is just the thing to throw on. And did I mention, it has pockets?!
"I love everything about this dress," one Target reviewer raves. "It is incredibly soft, comfortable, and flattering. I need this in every color!" Consider it an immediate add to cart.
Remember bubble hems? They're baaack!! This tiered mini dress from Target is the perfect way to welcome the silhouette back into your wardrobe, whether you're fully embracing the mid-aughts trend or still on the fence.
Sarah Maberry is a fashion and luxury commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, where she covers fashion, beauty and pop culture. A seasoned trend forecaster and fashion historian, she analyzes viral products and trends on a deeper level, helping readers determine what's worth buying. When she’s not writing for ELLE, Harper’s BAZAAR, Town & Country, Esquire, Cosmopolitan and other publications, she can be found roaming the Museum at FIT (her alma matter) or sewing her own couture while she binge-watches reality TV.
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