5 Long Dress Trends That Are Already Proving Popular For Spring 2025

If the recent warm weather has you considering your spring/summer 2025 wardrobe, a good place to start is with 2025’s leading dress trends. While this season’s runways were filled with variations and polarised style personalities, there was a general move towards longer hem lengths, with the maxi positioned as an all-round hero. From the gala-worthy cape dress to a tiered bohemian maxi to a fitted strapless gown, keep reading for Vogue’s guide to the five maxi dress trends that are already proving popular for spring 2025 — there’s something for Sunday afternoon picnics and black tie weddings.

The long cape dress

Seen on the Bottega Veneta catwalk, the long cape dress is a head-turning option that will be a secret weapon for upcoming weddings and summer events. Embrace sunny, vibrant colours for maximum impact.

Ladylike long dresses

This summer, wear your dress like a lady. With over 173.3 million posts on TikTok, this phenomenon is all about elegance and sophistication. Dresses are long, delicate and look best when worn with pearl necklaces. As for bags, they’re worn in the crook of the arm, like the models in the Khaite show.

The bohemian maxi dress

This will undoubtedly be the leading dress trend for spring/summer 2025, thanks to Chemena Kamali for Chloé, who has ushered in a bohemian revival with her tiered, whimsical maxi dresses. Sharon Tate’s lace dresses and paisley headbands are our inspiration for a summer of long, sun-drenched days.

The white maxi dress

While black dresses will always be a year-round staple, this summer white is poised to be the must-have maxi for all dress codes. With this in mind, fashion houses and designers have decided to revisit it from every angle for spring/summer 2025 – from sheer maxis with silky details, to baby doll styles, you’re bound to find a white dress you’ll love.

The strapless maxi

Enter the chicest silhouette for spring 2025. The strapless maxi dress follows the comeback of the corset, seen at Chloé and Blumarine this season. It’s best reserved for fancy occasions and five-star soirées.