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How to Find the Best Designer Dresses in NYC This Spring

Spring has arrived in New York, meaning it's the season of fêtes, along with the new fashion that accompanies it. Whether that means Easter brunch, weddings, or a calendar chock-full of springtime soirees, we’ve found you a designer dress for the occasion. These looks have staying power, and will be just as fab in June as they were in March. To ensure you invest in your upcoming parties properly, we’ve looked to the best frock designers and shops in NYC. These ten best designer dresses for spring 2016 in New York will make your season all the sweeter.

Erdem

Erdem

1.) Beloved London label Erdem has brilliantly concocted a top and skirt set that look lovely paired together, and can be worn separately to go the extra closet mile. These stunning separates are made in England from light-as-air silk-georgette. Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., saks.com

Saint Laurent 

Saint Laurent

2.) Rumors continue to brew about whether Hedi Slimane may depart the house of Saint Laurent, but in the meantime it's the perfect moment to scoop up one of his wonderfully wearable silk day dresses. This one features an on-trend ruffled design that highlights the shoulders. 80 Greene St., ysl.com

Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein

3.) A little ‘90s-inspired, a little New Age, Calvin Klein Collection’s body-con silhouette dress has a blurred floral print. The cap-sleeved dress is made in Italy and is as easily worn to work as it is to a daytime wedding. 654 Madison Ave., calvinklein.com

Lela Rose

Lela Rose

4.) Lela Rose is a master of fancy dresses, and she doesn’t disappoint with her spring 2016 offerings. This organza-jacquard dress has a vibrant deep coral hue with a flattering nipped waist. Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., bergdorfgoodman.com

Jonathan Simkhai

Jonathan Simkhai

5.) A New York designer through and through (he’s a Parsons grad after all), Jonathan Simkhai knows how to make feminine and simultaneously bold pieces. This breezy cotton-blend strapless dress takes its inspiration from Lake Como and will look just as chic with woven sandals as it will with dressy wedges. Intermix, 1003 Madison Ave., intermixonline.com

Rosie Assoulin 

Rosie Assoulin

6.) In just a few short seasons, Rosie Assoulin has become a beloved New York fashion fixture. Her dresses are both comfortable and gorgeous. Case in point: this lovely cotton tie-dye gown. Kirna Zabete, 477 Broome St., kirnazabete.com

Giorgio Armani 

Giorgio Armani

7.) Birds of Paradise inspired a multitude of Italian designers this season, and we particularly love how Giorgio Armani transformed the motif onto his peplum dress. It is made from structured silk crepe de Chine and has an easy-to-wear bateau neck. 760 Madison Ave., armani.com

Mary Katrantzou

Mary Katrantzou

8.) Talk about a showstopper. Mary Katrantzou veered away from her signature digital prints this spring and instead gave us bold bursts of pure color. This floor-length white crepe gown is cut with pops of gorgeously colored pleated panels. Trust us, this dress is a keeper. Jeffrey New York, 449 W. 14th St., jeffreynewyork.com

Proenza Schouler 

Proenza Schouler

9.) Off-the-shoulder, and inspired by the Proenza Schouler boys’ trip to Havana, this is the statement dress to be seen in. The crisp black-and-white shades will take you to any AM to PM event you may have. 495 Broadway, proenzaschouler.com

Valentino 

Valentino

10.) Valentino Creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli did a masterful job merging Italian and African motifs in their spring 2016 collection. On this mini dress the designers infused floral prints with striking hues and maintained a wearable silhouette with wispy, fluttery sleeves. 693 Fifth Ave., valentino.com

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