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23 floral dresses that prove Miranda Priestly was right... florals are SO much more than just a spring thing

Our fave print whatever the weather.
By Charlie Teather and Georgia Trodd
Floral Dresses 2022 23 Best Floral Dresses to Shop

Ever since Ms. Priestly uttered those four cutting words, our concept of when is - and, more importantly, when isn't - the right time to wear floral dresses has been totally skewed.

Are they strictly for spring, or are they too cliché? Are they frowned upon during other seasons? Too obvious in summer? Too rogue in winter? And, actually, do we even really care if our look is 'groundbreaking'? We're not sure we do.

One look at our favourite Instagram inspo accounts confirms that, regardless of the time of year, florals will forever be an 'on-trend' #lewk - and a versatile, flattering, wearable one at that. Those don't come around too often...

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Tulips, roses, peonies: whatever your vibe is, floral dresses are so hot right now. And whether you're wondering what to wear to work or you've got some nuptials you need a wedding guest dress for, the varieties of floral dresses are almost as endless as our love for them.

Nobody's Child reigns supreme when it comes to affordable floral dresses, with their Selena cut coming in top. With a slim silhouette and fluty sleeves, it's the perfect companion to your mules or heels as you watch your bestie say “I do”. If you've got a little more money to spend, the Lucinda tiered smocked floral-print dress from New York-based brand SEA is the perfect transitional piece to see you right through to autumn – with a smocked bodice and floaty tiered skirt. So. Chic.

Afraid to look garishly girly? Just add a cool trench coat on cooler days, or a pair of white trainers or chunky dad sandals, et voilà! The global appeal behind floral dresses is that they're endlessly versatile.

Want more dress styles to add to your wardrobe? We've found the best summer wedding guest dresses, flattering dresses, linen dresses and polka dot dresses, plus the best summer dresses to wear all season long. Looking for something to throw on and go? Floaty dresses are where it's at, and backless dresses are perfect for those nights out with the girls.

For more from GLAMOUR UK's Fashion Editor Charlie Teather, follow her on Instagram @charlieteather. For more from GLAMOUR UK's Commerce Writer Georgia Trodd, follow her on Instagram @georgiatrodd.

Here's our edit of the 23 best floral dresses to snap up right now...

Charlie Teather first joined Glamour as Fashion Editor in January 2018, overseeing, writing and editing all fashion content for the website as well as previously heading up the shopping features for Glamour's biannual print magazine. Charlie joined Glamour from the Evening Standard where she worked across both fashion and beauty, ... Read More
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Georgia joined British Glamour in May 2021 and has since worked her way up to Senior Commerce Writer, helping to achieve the BSME Best Affiliate Team 2023 award along the way. She oversees all shoppable fashion content on the site, though she's still known to dabble in everything from beauty ... Read More
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