Remember that scene in The Sound of Music where Maria makes play clothes for the children out of bedroom drapes? (What girl didn’t want to sing "Do-Rei-Mi" in Liesl von Trapp’s outfit?) Well fast-forward 50 years, and now fashion girls everywhere have been making those chintzy prints a whole lot chicer. Whether you call them wallpaper prints or curtain prints, patterned dresses are enjoying a renaissance this season and have no signs of slowing down for spring. From florals to bright and bold designs and retro-inspired motifs, don't be daunted by elaborate patterns; the clean lines and simple silhouettes of these pieces make them easy to wear. Pair your statement dress with a simple boot or white sneaker so you look a little less Salzburg and a little more SoHo. Scroll below for our favorite print dresses of the season.
Alessandra Rich
Floral-Printed Velvet Midi Dress
Fashion-girl approved.Available in sizes 2 to 8.
Topshop
Floral Print Jacquard Midi Dress
A beautiful print to take you from weddings to baby showers.Available in sizes 0 to 14.
Dolce & Gabbana
Floral-Print Stretch-Cotton Midi Dress
This dress is everything.Available in sizes IT36 to IT46.
Re:Named
Floral Dress
Feminine and charming. Available in sizes S to L.
Rixo London
Cindy Printed Crepe Wrap Dress
We can't get enough of cool-girl brand Rixo's prints.Available in sizes XS to XL.
Alice and Olivia
Breann Tiered Floral-Print Satin-Crepe Dress
Pair this retro print with flats and a colorful purse.Available in sizes 0 to 12.
Gucci
Pussy-Bow Pleated Printed Silk Crepe de Chine Dress
Go bold or go home.Available in sizes IT36 to IT46.
Who What Wear
Plus Size Frill Sleeve Shift Dress
Wear with black flats during the day and chic heels for a night out.Available in sizes X to 4X.
Anna Sui
Fil Coupé Silk-Blend Midi Dress
Attending a spring wedding in a vineyard? Here's your perfect print dress.Available in sizes 0 to 12.
Roksanda
Masek Fluted Striped Silk-satin And Floral-print Silk Crepe De Chine Midi Dress
If they made a modern Sound of Music, Fräulein Maria would definitely wear this.Available in size UK12.
Who What Wear
Plus Size Asymmetric Ruffle Dress
Perfect for date night. Just add a moto jacket.Available in sizes X to 4X.
Diane von Furstenberg
Flutter Floral-Print Silk-Jersey Wrap Dress
The combination of colors and prints blends beautifully. Available in sizes 0 to 14.
Nicholas
Nicholas Ava Floral Tie Neck Maxi Dress Print 4
Turn heads in this elongated silhouette.Available in sizes 0 to 8.
Ganni
Pink Floral Marceau Georgette Midi Dress
Guaranteed to banish winter blues.Available in sizes 36FR to 40FR.
Dolce & Gabbana
Floral-Print Cotton Dress
We're dreaming of picking lemons in Italy in this pretty little stunner. Is it summer yet?Available in sizes IT36 to IT50.
Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for over a decade. She specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.