The world may be (temporarily) on pause, but the spring season is still rolling in as usual. Trust us, even if it’s just to dance around on your balcony or backyard, you’re going to want to swap out those sweats for some spring-time dresses soon enough. So get into the spring spirit and check out these 20 perfect sunny-weather dresses for under $150 in Canada.

Oak+Fort
1 / 20
The work-from-home spring dress
Is there anything sexier – or more comfy – than an oversized button-down? Make it business up top and casual on the bottom while you work from home in this chic Oak+Fort shirt dress.
Oak+Fort Shirt Dress, $62
Oak+Fort Shirt Dress, $62

HM
2 / 20
The backyard-picnic spring dress
Easy, breezy and beautiful, this cotton maxi dress from HM will be the piece you reach for when the temperatures start to rise and you want to look pulled-together in a flash. Paired with sneaks for a casual look, dressed up with strappy sandals in a pop of colour — or even barefoot in the backyard — this is a classic you’ll love for years to come.
HM+ V-Neck Cotton Dress, $50
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HM+ V-Neck Cotton Dress, $50
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Roots
3 / 20
The get-dressed-to-stay-home dress
What’s better than sweats? Not much when you’re practicing social-distancing at home — but this sweatshirt dress comes close. Stay home, and stay safe in the most patriotic way possible — by rocking some good ol’ homegrown Roots gear.
Roots RBA Hooded Dress, $88
Roots RBA Hooded Dress, $88

Nakd Fashion
4 / 20
The date-night spring dress
Even if, for now, date night is limited to the living room, there’s no reason not to dress and feel your best for the occasion. Slip into this backless LBD from Nakd Fashion and revel in the fact that you can get away with no bra for the night.
Nakd Fashion Open Back Shift Midi Dress, $67
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Nakd Fashion Open Back Shift Midi Dress, $67
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Aritzia
5 / 20
The next-best-thing-to-naked spring dress
The authority on affordable, premium slip dresses, Wilfred’s “Only” slip dress is, in fact, the only slip dress you’ll ever need. You just may love it so much, you’ll want to stock up on every delicious hue it comes in – we’d suggest starting with the of-the-moment sage colour.
Wilfred Only Slip Dress, $118
Wilfred Only Slip Dress, $118

FreePeople
6 / 20
The pretty-in-pink spring dress
Something to wear for that barely-there vibe, and the lightest layer to slip on under that oversized cardigan, this seamless racerback dress is the ultimate loungewear fit for a spring dress that will work outdoors — and for the foreseeable future indoors.
FreePeople Seamless Racerback Slip, $48
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FreePeople Seamless Racerback Slip, $48
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BLKSHEEP
7 / 20
The spring-formal dress
Even if your next big event has been delayed — or you’ll be attending via Zoom, this showstopping midi dress with cut-out mid-section and sequin details from BLKSHEEP is a guaranteed hit.
BLKSHEEP Barton Midi Dress, $130 (on sale!)
BLKSHEEP Barton Midi Dress, $130 (on sale!)

Nordstrom
8 / 20
The flattering-florals spring dress
On major sale and majorly-appropriate for the season, this gorgeous tiered floral dress from All In Favor is everything you need in an easy spring go-to. Floaty, low-cut and strappy in all the right places, this dress is casual-chic and will prove to be more versatile than you may think. Try pairing it with sneakers and oversized sunnies for day, and then slipping into strappy heels with your hair pulled back for a slick evening look.
All In Favor Strappy Tiered Maxi Dress, $41
All In Favor Strappy Tiered Maxi Dress, $41

Topshop
9 / 20
The statement spring dress
This adorable gingham dress with strappy back details is the perfect update to a classic spring print and style.
Topshop Black and White Gingham Cross Back Smock Midi Dress, US$59
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Topshop Black and White Gingham Cross Back Smock Midi Dress, US$59
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HM
10 / 20
The runway-inspired spring dress
Puff-sleeves and babydoll-style spring dresses were all over the runways as volume, sheer overlays and electric-pinks were common themes for the season’s latest styles. This one from HM rings in at under $40 and is an easy – and inexpensive – way to have some fun with the season’s hottest dress style.
HM Puff-Sleeved Dress, $34
HM Puff-Sleeved Dress, $34

Boohoo
11 / 20
The blazer-inspired spring dress
Show off those legs in this blazer-style dress — the perfect way to carry your love of blazers into the spring season. We love how the lace insert adds a little unexpected detail.
Boohoo Plus Lace Insert Blazer Dress, $46
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Boohoo Plus Lace Insert Blazer Dress, $46
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Zara
12 / 20
The Canadian uniform spring dress
We’d love to see this denim overall dress styled over a denim button-down for a Canadian uniform look that’s super on-trend.
Zara Premium 90’s Dress, $80
Zara Premium 90’s Dress, $80

Aritzia
13 / 20
The staycation spring dress
Aptly-named the “Hamptons Dress” from Babaton by Aritzia, this crepe dress, draped to skim and flatter your curves, with a slit and cut-out back details, comes in a pretty print that will give you all the vacay feels.
Babaton Hamptons Dress, $138
Babaton Hamptons Dress, $138

HM
14 / 20
The universally-flattering spring dress
This wrap-style dress from HM comes in a bold polka-dot print that’s large-scale is both flatting and on-trend. Lightweight and easy to dress up or down, this one is a steal at under $30.
HM Lyocell Dress, $29
HM Lyocell Dress, $29

Zara
15 / 20
The lightweight-knit spring dress
Stripes, scalloped-hems and a flattering scoop-neck? We’re all in for this lightweight knit maxi dress from Zara.
Zara Striped Knit Dress, $46
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Zara Striped Knit Dress, $46
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BLKSHEEP
16 / 20
The lounge-around-your-house-in-style spring dress
Feminine and flirty, the Bali mini dress from BLKSHEEP is all the comfy you need — without compromising on the cute factor. Treat yourself to some upgraded “loungewear” until it’s time to show it off outdoors, and support local shops like BLKSHEEP, that bring you the goods year-round.
BLKSHEEP Bali Mini Dress, $145
BLKSHEEP Bali Mini Dress, $145

Zara
17 / 20
The floaty spring dress
From the killer colour to the simple cut and funky knotted details, this floaty dress from Zara is a knockout.
Zara Knotted Dress, $50
Zara Knotted Dress, $50

Oak+Fort
18 / 20
The perfect cocktail-hour spring dress
So martinis in the kitchen are the “new normal”? No problem. Throw on this cocktail dress, pour yourself a glass and sip it on the patio for a “stay home happy hour” that’s not too shabby at all.
Oak+Fort Dress, $48
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Oak+Fort Dress, $48
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TopShop
19 / 20
The print-clash spring dress
Play with prints and have some fun with your fashion this season.
TopShop Idol Mixed Print Midi Dress, US$68
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TopShop Idol Mixed Print Midi Dress, US$68
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Aritzia
20 / 20
The comfier-than-sweats spring dress
Because it’s going to take something pretty spectacularly comfy to coax you out of your sweats while self-isolating, this long-sleeve Henley-style spring dress is a sure thing.
The Group by Babaton Henley Sweater Dress, $126 (on sale, regular $158)
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