7 Sophisticated Ways to Power Dress Without Wearing a Suit

1. Butter Yellow Dresses

Reformation Balia Linen Dress

Soft, pastel yellow hues are dominating this spring – butter yellow in particular brings a fresh and uplifting vibe to any ‘fit! It’s also extremely versatile since it complements a wide range of skin tones and pairs effortlessly with both neutral tones and more colorful accents.

Wild Fable Drop Waist Mini Sundress

Try on a butter yellow dress and experience the magic of the color for yourself. We especially love any silhouette that leans more feminine (cap sleeves, drop waists, square necklines) to coincide with the serene shade!

2. Linen Vest Dresses

Madewell V-Neck Mini Vest Dress

A ton of our favorite places to shop are also hitting spring heavy with linen vest dresses. They’re typically more structured than your average dress, and many designs are perfectly minimalist so you can have more fun accessorizing ‘em. Plus, the breezy, easy linen fabric they’re made of is springtime’s ultimate match!

The A&F Mara Linen-Blend Vest Mini Dress

This spring dress trend offers the ideal mix of casual fashion and polished looks, so you can easily dress one up with heels and a cardigan or down with some sneaks and a chore jacket.

3. Gingham Dresses

Quince 100% European Linen Scoop Neck Midi Dress

Though fairly timeless, gingham is back in a big way for spring 2025! Gingham dresses let you infuse your outfits with nostalgic charm and just the right amount of playfulness for any springtime event.

Kimchi Blue Zosia Tiered Babydoll Mini Dress

We’re seeing the pattern more and more in bold colors and fun fits, which have us so excited for outdoor parties and picnics. This spring dress trend is a must-have if you don’t already have a gingham dress in your closet.

4. Denim Dresses

Gap Denim Mini Dress

From barrel jeans to denim chore jackets, denim shows no signs of slowing down, even though it’s warming up! Denim dresses are being fashioned in so many different cuts and silhouettes, but no matter what kind of design you snag, you’ll be looking chic as ever.

We The Free Edie Denim Skirtall

Denim dresses pair wonderfully with just about anything from knee-high boots to platform sandals – it all depends on whether you want to wear them more casually or in an elevated way!

5. Open-Back Dresses

Reformation Soleil Knit Dress

For a flirty spring vibe, open-back dresses are the way to go. Their daring design adds an unexpected twist to classic silhouettes, from minis to maxis alike. Open-back dresses cater to those searching for statement pieces that don’t feel too over-the-top, either.

Free-est Mindy Backless Midi

They truly bring the drama, and many styles available to shop now include extra measures for added coverage, which is uber-convenient for a night out!

Crinkle Gauze Mixed Media Maxi Dress

With a removable strap and curved waist design, this maxi was practically made for spring wear. Whether you pair it with sandals or boots, you'll be lookin' oh-so chic!

Linen-Blend Tie-Front Cardigan

This tie-front cardi adds such a nice pop of color to any spring 'fit you want to wear it with!

Cap-Sleeve Eyelet Top

Everything about this top is super flattering. From the scoop neck to the cap sleeves, this button-up number adds some springtime flair to your top half with ease.

Linen-Blend Longline Vest

Vests are a huge fashion trend at the moment, and this longline design simply nails it. It's definitely modest enough to wear to the office, but you could also easily style it for a happy hour or dinner date!

High Stride Wide-Leg Ankle Jeans

We're keen on wearing all things dark wash this season, especially because it wears well with lighter spring hues. These wide-leg jeans hug you in all the right places and elongate your figure to a tee. Plus, the ankles come up a bit so you can show off your favorite spring shoes!

100% Cotton Crewneck Cardigan

Mocha brown is one of our fave trending colors for 2025. This 100% cotton cardigan screams coziness, wherever you take it!

Linen-Blend Cap-Sleeve Mini Dress

Butter yellow dresses are living in our minds rent-free right now, and this cap-sleeve mini is downright magic. The square neckline is certainly flattering on any body type, and lets you show some skin in a sophisticated way as the weather warms up.

High Rise Ponte Crop Kick Pants

Youthful and super playful, these gingham cropped pants are also very timeless. Matchable with just about any color, we'd wear them with a white tank top and some black ballet flats for a nice outfit base that's extremely fun (and not to mention comfy) to accessorize with more color.

Barrel-Sleeve Cropped Jacket

You've heard of barrel jeans, but how about barrel-sleeve jackets? With a wide bowing design, the sleeves on this cropped number infuse your look with a unique silhouette that feels undeniably high-fashion.

High Rise Khaki Stripe Barrel Jeans

With a gentle tapered shape, these yellow subtly-striped barrel jeans don't have to work overtime to make a statement. They're easy-wearing, being high up on the waistline, so they'd pair wonderfully with cropped tops or sweaters for spring.

Corset Maxi Dress

This has got to be the ultimate picnic dress! The white and blue color is truly timeless for all your outfit pairing needs. We'd try it out with some mocha brown shoes or denim layers if it's chilly out.

Denim Midi Dress

Polished and body-hugging in all the right places, this denim dress also flaunts a bit of stretch to move with you wherever you go this season. We adore that the straps are removable, so you practically get two styles in one.

Mixed Media Bubble Mini Dress

Bubble hems are extremely on-trend at the moment. They're playful and, well, bubbly as ever! This dress fitted with a gentle drop-waist makes rockin' the trend super easy and comfortable all the while.

Organic Cotton Heavyweight Cropped Wide-Leg Pants

Some days, you simply cannot stand to wear jeans. Luckily, these wide-leg cotton pants still provide a polished look without the added bulk. You could even snag the matching top to make it an easy set to reach for on lazy days!

Linen-Blend Pointelle Cardigan

Femme and just a bit frilly, this pointelle cardigan will be your go-to light layer for chillier spring moments. It'll look so chic with classic jeans or a black mini skirt!​

Nina Dobrev doesn't want to "rush" her engagement.

In an interview with E! News, Nina Dobrev explained why she and Shaun White haven't planned too much of their wedding.

“I was in Australia shooting a movie and then Christmas and New Year’s,” she says. “We’re just enjoying being engaged at this point and being in that sort of phase...you have a boyfriend for half of your life and then you have a husband for half of your life but the fiancé period is very short.”

And while being married is so sweet, she's also having fun with their engagement. “I really want to enjoy it and not rush that process," she adds. “It’s so fun to say fiancé."

Nina says she "was never one of those girls who dreamt of what a dream wedding would be,” but it's very important for her to plan a wedding that's as sustainable as it is memorable. "I’d have to do a lot of research and find out the areas of improvement.”

“My number one goal is to find out how to make it as low-impact as possible," she adds.

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev's wedding will be a "blowout party."

But even though we might have to wait to see what Shaun White and Nina Dobrev's wedding looks like, it's sure to be one for the ages! One source tells People the wedding will be a "blowout party."

“They are the perfect fit together — fun and adventurous, but also very grounding for each other,” the source says. “After the proposal, they were calling and texting friends saying, 'It can't get better than this' and were just glowing.”

I have loved keeping up with all their snowboarding, travel, and red carpet adventures, and it's better than ever now that they're fiancés. Cheers to the happy couple!