Dress Prints

Printed dresses work best when the cut matches the print size. Small floral prints, like the Casual Lace Up Square Collar Floral Print Long Sleeve A-Line Dress for $24, suit fitted shapes. Large prints, like the Elegant Vacation Strapless Maxi Dress for $38, need simple lines to avoid a busy look.

The $81 Women's Clothing Printed Sexy Long Sleeve Feather Belt Bandage Formal Dress shows how a bold print can anchor a dressy outfit. The belt breaks up the pattern. For casual wear, the $45 Boho Drawstring V Neck Short Sleeve Floral Print Flowy Beach Dress uses a loose cut that lets the print breathe.

Animal prints need neutral companions. Pair a leopard print dress with black sandals or white sneakers. The $24 Floral Print Long Sleeve Button-down Flowy Blouse Dress works as a cover-up or a shirt dress. Add a denim jacket to tone down the pattern.

For zebra, cheetah, or snake prints, keep accessories simple. A plain belt and nude shoes let the dress do the talking. The $50 Elegant Floral Print V-Neck Dress With Puff Sleeves has a retro shape that looks modern with ankle boots. Cow and tiger prints look best with solid white or black bags.