Ask any of my friends or coworkers, I love a floral print dress. Whether it is a mini, a midi or a maxi, the print is a hallmark of spring and summer, and it instantly puts me in a good mood, whether I'm actually going to a garden party or not (most of the time, I'm not).
Still, there are other patterns that feel fresh and playful during these warm-weather months, such as stripes, gingham, and, even, fruit—why not sport a watermelon when it's above 70 degrees out? So, we scoured the market and found the prettiest printed dresses without a bloom in sight. Wear these cute numbers to daytime picnics, beachside fêtes, and basically anytime you're drinking rosé this summer.
Stars
Why wait until nighttime to stargaze when you can see them all the time with this celestial-print dress.
WYLDR, $68; nastygal.com
Fruit
This watermelon-print dress is perfect for a seaside getaway.
Reformation, $248; thereformation.com
Bandana
This bandana print has a decidedly far-flung vibe. Wear with lace-up sandals.
Holding Horses, $168; anthropologie.com
Exotic
This colorful geometric dress will make a statement every time you wear it.
Alice + Olivia, $495; aliceandolivia.com
Stripes
Sure, we could have gone nautical on you, but there is something ultra-fresh about the vertically striped dress in mint and blush.
& Other Stories, $85; stories.com
Polka Dot
In a shift silhouette, this polka dot dress is as classic as it gets.
J. Crew, $100 (originally $168); jcrew.com
Patchwork
Mix and match as many prints as you can with this one patchwork dress.
Zara, $40; zara.com
