A bold printed dress is often the whole outfit—and for the spring/summer 2025 season, the runways proved just how many directions that outfit can take. From Dries Van Noten’s pastiche-like mix-and-match of artful prints to Miu Miu’s playful clash of textures and colors, Toteme’s minimalist approach with classic stripes, and Chloé’s bohemian ease—there’s not just one way to wear a printed dress, and that’s exactly the point. Styling a printed dress doesn’t necessarily have to mean going all out. With the right pairings, even the most vibrant pattern can feel understated and modern.

Vogue’s Favorite Printed Dresses:

• The Everyday Dress: Massimo Dutti halter midi dress, $180
• The Boho Style: Mango ruffled floral-print dress, $300
• The Minimalist Favorite: Sir Leilana slip dress, $550
• The Wedding Guest Number: Dries Van Noten printed maxi dress, $1,125
• The Non-Printed Printed Dress: Toteme stripe print tunic midi dress, $690
• The Daytime Classic: Ulla Johnson Nadine sweetheart cami midi dress, $450
• The Destination Bound Pick: La DoubleJ Swing dress, $1,150
• The Statement Print Dress: Jean Paul Gaultier x KNWLS mini dress, $490
• The Polkadot Chic Favorite: Ciao Lucia Mael polka dot midi-dress, $380

Whether you’re dressing for a city stroll, a sunny holiday or a formal wedding, the printed dress can be reimagined endlessly. Try it with casual flip-flops and a knit slung around the waist for off-duty cool; with jelly sandals and a denim jacket for an irreverent twist, or suede flats and a crisp shirt for understated elegance. Whatever your style or setting, the printed dress adapts—and these nine refined outfit ideas below show just how versatile patterns can be.

Going Gingham With Flip-Flops and a Lightweight Knit

A printed dress can be your easiest everyday piece. Take this cotton halter from Massimo Dutti for example, paired with simple yet chic red and black flip-flops from The Row, a silver shell-shaped ring from Sophie Buhai, and a soft cotton-blend Leset cardigan to wrap around the waist for nonchalant ease.

Effortless Daytime Polish With Suede Touches

​​The kind of printed dress you can wear anywhere—Ulla Johnson’s paisley style works just as well for city strolls as sunny holiday destination. Pair it with Ancient Greek Sandals’s suede flats and Aesther Ekme’s half-moon bag to give the look understated elegance and throw on a Flore Flore shirt in the perfect grey color as a casual layer for chilly evenings.

Seeing Stripes With a Trending Jelly Flat and Denim Jacket

Sometimes, the fun is in the unexpected. Take an understated printed dress like this one from Toteme and give it a playful twist with this season’s surprise hit: Chloé’s jelly sandals. Pair it with a dark-wash jean jacket from emerging denim label Rùadh and a chic gold necklace from Copenhagen-favorite Lié Studio to strike the ultimate balance of polished and playful.

Modern Minimalism With Abstract Stripes and a Chic Statement Pendant

For those who usually gravitate toward solids, choose a dress in muted tones and a tonal print like this slip from Australian brand Sir. To keep it simple yet chic, wear it with hand-woven flats from Dear Frances, a silver statement necklace from Juju Vera, and a structured practical bag from Manu Atelier.

Runway-Inspired Bohemian With Platform Heels and Oversized Sunglasses

Take cues from the SS25 shows and style your printed dress the boho way—think a floral dress like this Mango number and the ’70s-inspired shoe of the season, a platform wedge—like these from Massimo Dutti. Lean into the theme with oversized gold-tone sunglasses from Khaite x Oliver Peoples and finish the look with a woven raffia pouch from Cos.

The Refined Wedding Guest Look With Strappy Heels and It Bag

Wearing a printed dress to a wedding can feel bold—but styled with the right accessories it’s suddenly easy to wear. This streamlined silhouette from Dries Van Noten has a subtle but elevated print that you can easily pair with Khaite’s strappy heels, the perfect compact yet chic black bag from fashion girl-favorite Savette, and classic Wayfarers from Ray-Ban for the group photos.

The Statement Mesh Mini With Fashion-Forward Accessories

A printed mesh mini is a bold choice—consider softening the look with Tory Burch’s mesh flats featuring sculptural silver hardware. Add in the L.L. Bean x Tibi belted tote bag—a street style hit—and oversized Thistles sunglasses (a Jennifer Lawrence favorite) for a relaxed look that reads equal part directional and carefree.

Pretty in Polka Dots With a Trench Coat, Raffia Bag, and Loafers

Crafted from a silky-satin blend with a halter neckline, this Dôen dress feels elevated yet relaxed. Dragon Diffusion’s woven green bag adds the perfect hint of color, while Reformation’s black loafers and Jenni Kayne’s timeless trench balance it out with a grounded, classic feel.

Destination Dressing With Florals, Feathers and Beads

This floral feather-trimmed dress from La DoubleJ sets the tone for holiday nights, styled with flat Mango sandals that keep things easy yet chic. A black beaded mini bag from Zara and glass bead earrings from Completedworks inject a dose of whimsy and personality for a chic vacation look.