Dresses with grown-up hemlines

Just a pretty—and deeply wearable—silk number with a pleasingly graphic print.

I dig the leopard print here, but this shirt dress also comes in a good striped terracotta iteration if that’s not so much your bag.

A pretty floral from Madewell that looks a bit like an Indian block print.

This polo dress, made of cotton jersey, is a total no-brainer if you’ve got any travel happening in the coming months. It’s in my shopping cart even as I type. BTW, it is also available in a very spiff striped version.

A boldly patterned tiered cotton midi for not a lot of cash.

This red eyelet dress has a couple of features—tiers, puffy shoulders—that I don’t typically go for, but for some reason I think it’s just adorable.

A silk caftan-esque option with a generous—but not overwhelming—silhouette.

Click through and zoom in on the print here: it’s the cutest little mini-floral.

Just a super-easy, throw-it-on-and-go choice in linen.

I’m crazy for the pink-on-pink embroidery here, and the fact that this looks pricier than it is. I might just have to go for it.

A slinky polka dot choice with appealing lacy details.

And finally, a practical and flattering cap-sleeve option.