
Shirt dress This long-sleeved shirt dress will give you flower power all season long. $72 (from $160), Banana Republic.

Ruffle dress This sweater dress is perfect for in-between seasons. Its casual fit and material is dressed up by a giant ruffle across the chest. $32 (from $45), The Bay.

Cutout dress For a more dressy look, try this cut-out fitted dress in a rich wine colour. Bonus: it's made in Canada! $40 (from $140), Le Château.

Front-tie dress Stripes? Check! 100 percent cotton? Check! Bell sleeves? Check! In other words — a dreamy dress to wear throughout spring and summer. $66 (from $80), Gap.

Fringe dress This dress takes a casual, knitted favourite and amps up its style with a fringed hem. Made from 100 percent cotton. $30 (from $49), Simons.

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Alexandra Gater is a former home editor at Chatelaine who now shares renter-friendly hacks, DIY projects and joyful makeovers with her 900,000 YouTube subscribers.