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Sale alert: These flowy, flattering dresses are made for spring and summer — they start at just $18

women wearing lilac t-shirt maxi dress, red floral print spaghetti strap maxi dress, and teal sleeveless maxi dress
Sunny days and flowy frocks? We can't wait for summer! (Amazon)

As spring settles in, we're ready to revamp our wardrobes with fresh, flowy frocks — and nothing is better on a sunny day than a light, lovely sundress. We're constantly on the lookout for the best seasonal styles, and we've found 11 pretty spring dresses on sale at retailers including Amazon, J.Crew and Target that deserve a spot in our closets. Here are our picks for the best dresses at the best prices.

This cute, comfy maxi dress has it all: a flattering design, an alluring slit and handy pockets. Plus, its roomy fit won't cling to your body, allowing for some welcome airflow.

Save $20 with coupon
$33 at Amazon

Whether you'd like to add some casual cool to a chic event, or chic style to a laid-back outing, this ballet-style dress is among many stellar Target Circle Week picks. Its soft, stretchy jersey fabric ensures all-day comfort and, best of all, there are pockets!

Save $7 with Target Circle
$18 at Target

Ideal for throwing on over your bathing suit or wearing to Sunday brunch, this swishy sundress has a high front cut, spaghetti straps and a side slit for maximum airiness. 

Save $3 with Prime
$29 at Amazon

This linen-cotton stunner is at once ethereal and edgy — and it just so happens to be 50% off in the pictured stripes. Featuring a flattering V-neck, it's the ultimate day-to-night look. 

$60 at J.Crew

At 30% off, why not get one, two or even three for your spring wardrobe? This tiered maxi dress is light, soft and flowy, with a nice amount of stretch and thickness to prevent undergarments from showing through. The high waistline creates a flattering silhouette for a variety of shapes, and the tiered design adds a little visual flair.

Save $13 with coupon
$30 at Amazon

This cutie is the definition of comfy, casual and chic, with a flattering sheath design and a tie waist that creates definition in the midsection. Wear it to work, wear it to the beach, wear it in the backyard — the world is your stylish oyster.

$36 at Amazon

This springy stunner is perfect for anyone who wants to incorporate some whimsical retro style into their sunny-season wardrobe. The fabric is soft, breathable and stretchy without being see-through. Choose from a ton of colors and prints.

$48 at Amazon

A Yahoo reader favorite, this top-selling maxi dress — up to 80% off in certain colors — doubles as a cover-up for the beach or pool. Its flowy silhouette just skims the body, so it's incredibly flattering. Choose from 13 colors.

$30 at Nordstrom Rack

Designed for all-day comfort, the dress has an A-line silhouette that fits loosely over the body and hits just above the knees. The best part? It has pockets! Choose from 35 colors and prints.

$30 at Amazon

If springtime was a dress, it would be this Amazon No. 1 bestseller. The lightweight, swingy frock comes in a ton of warm-weather-worthy colors and patterns. With the gathered tie-waist, this wrap dress creates a flattering silhouette and can be dressed up or down.

Save $16 with coupon
$45 at Amazon

Meet your year-round wardrobe workhorse. This flowy wear-anywhere dress is perfect now with your favorite flat sandals, and in later seasons with a chunky sweater and boots.

$22 at Amazon

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