Short and Sweet: Spring Minis

[Edit: 4/14/07: Sorry, everyone. This post was supposed to be up four days ago, but I got extremely sidetracked with work and school and wasn't able to get the pictures on it until now.]

This season, minidresses are hotter than ever, and now they're available in many different shapes, sizes and prints to suit any style or budget.

First, we have several lengths and neck styles to choose from. Some are short and simple with a bit of a pop, like this metallic shift from Thayer. It is a mid-thigh length, in a bright color, with an oversized tank-top feel.

Thayer Robby Dress, $220, Shopbop

An even shorter and glitzier shift comes from Alice+Olivia, and has even been seen on the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker. It has a similar shape and neckline to the Thayer dress, but comes with more of a "pop," with its V-shaped sequin pattern.

Alice+Olivia Sequin Babydoll Dress, $396, Shopbop

An equally colorful and embellished option comes from Lauren Moffatt, yet its a bit more conservative with the high neckline. It features embroidery along the bottom hem, which will definitely draw attention to your legs, so this one might not be so flattering on all body types.

Lauren Moffatt Sleeveless Turtleneck Minidress, $326, Shopbop

My favorite style so far is this cowl-neck number by Laila Azhar. It's a bit longer, making it more versatile in my opinion, and the design seems so classic that I can wear it anywhere, and it will definitely have more staying power than, say, a metallic shift dress.

Laila Azhar Cowl Neck Dress, $425, Shopbop

A more casual alternative by Laila Azhar is this jersey minidress with short sleeves, but she still manages to keep it feminine and sexy with a keyhole detail.

Laila Azhar Keyhole Gathered Short Sleeve Dress, $345, Shopbop

Minidresses are not only showing more skin, but are becoming more feminine, with bows, ruffles, and cute floral prints, just in time for spring!

Combining two of these concepts is a dress by Mara Hoffman. It features a cute print in very girly colors, along with ruffle sleeves and an empire waist to accentuate your upper half.

Mara Hoffman Ruffle Strap Maiden Minidress, $341, Shopbop

My favorite back-bearing mini is this one by Thayer, which not only has a very low back, it is accentuated by a very large, very feminine bow. It offers sexy in a more conservative way, with a simple shape in front but a nice surprise in the back.

Thayer Bree Dress, $282, Shopbop. An amazing dress for an amazing price!

I think that designers have only begun to scratch the surface of the potential of the minidress. It is possible to find one for every style, every figure, every occasion, and in every color or print possible. The preceding examples were only a small fraction of the options out there. This trend is definitely going to be around for a couple more seasons, if not longer. So head out there and find that perfect dress that will fit your style! (I know I sure will, and I'll let you all know when I do).