26 Painterly Floral Dresses For a Fresh Take on Spring’s Most Classic Trend

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Florals are not necessarily a groundbreaking concept, but there was a painterly quality to the print this season that seemed almost Impressionist era-inspired. Since most designer’s mood boards begin with a piece of artwork as a reference, it comes as no surprise that our favorite floral prints for summer could have been plucked from a Claude Monet masterpiece or straight from a Pierre-Auguste Renoir landscape. When applied to a romantic yet modern day silhouette, Impressionist floral dresses are the no-fail option when creating a dreamy summer wardrobe lineup.

There are a few key points to remember when looking for your own perfect frock. This trend, of course, is all about a color palette inspired by the movement itself. This season we are moving towards the bold and bright, rather than super soft and delicate. Be sure to look for contemporary shapes that will transform these prints from the past to present, as well. Smart shifts, crisp shirt dresses and micro minis in punchy florals will be wardrobe workhorses throughout the whole season. And that’s not to say the romantic mood is totally lost. You will still find plenty of feminine frocks, just with a little more edge for the new season ahead. 

Below shop 26 Impressionist floral dresses for an inspired summer wardrobe.