No season does a dress justice quite like spring. Maybe it has to do with everyone's excitement for winter's end or the timely increase in special occasions (weddings, graduations, Mother's Day, and more), but spring dresses truly reign supreme. We decided to round up our top 16 picks from our favorite retailer, Nordstrom, whose chic dress selection has a piece for every occasion, be it casual, formal, or something in between. From floral and polka-dot prints that will win you "Best-Dressed Guest" to simple, elegant silhouettes that whisper class, here are the best picks to shop.
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