This spring, day dresses combine comfort, function and chic silhouettes with styles ranging from mod and boxy to retro-inspired fitted classics.

Pencey white satin pleated dress with tan grosgrain ribbon trim on waist, $455. Amy Inc., The MIX Shops, 480.425.1424. Photographed by Ellen Barnes. Hair/Makeup/Styling: Diane Aiello, Fashion and Beauty Director. Model: The Agency Arizona. Location: The Connor Hotel.

Theory navy dress with pockets, $315. Carlos Falchi yellow leather tote, $545. Both Saks Fifth Avenue.

 

Diane Von Furstenberg vintage print dress with grosgrain ribbon detail, $425. Burberry black belted nylon trench coat, $595. Both Saks Fifth Avenue.




Marni peacock-inspired print dress with ruffled collar and purple polka dots, $1,565. Marni vanilla- color leather handbag with bone-color handles and brown leather strap, $1,975. Marni coffee-color platform shoes with purple- and-mustard-color trim, $805. Fragments gold resin hoop earrings, $145. All Neiman Marcus.

 

Oscar de la Renta mango-color silk sleeveless dress, $2,950.Tory Burch poppy, fuchsia and red embroidered and beaded clutch, $395. Prada gold leather belt, $320. All Neiman Marcus. Model’s own shoes.

 

YaYa royal blue, navy and white print dress with belted waist, $337. Amy Inc.