If we had a springtime mantra, it would be as basic as they come: Simplify. And really, warm-weather dressing doesn't get any simpler when you have a few great dresses to turn to. From the most basic tank dress to the pastel leopard print, we found 12 exceptional picks under $200 to move you from the nasty tail-end of winter into the fresh front-end of spring with loads of style.

T by Alexander Wang Slim Halter Dress, $98, available at Oak; Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Star Print T-Shirt Dress, $125, available at Net-A-Porter; Erin Wasson x RVCA Side Show Dress, $140, available at Opening Ceremony.
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Mike & Chris Stetson Jersey Dress, $185, available at Net-A-Porter; Supersocial Navy Chiffon Dress, $88, available at Pixie Market; Topshop Colour Block Dress, $90, available at Topshop.

By Zoe Graph Print Dress, $162, available at Pixie Market; Blue Button Bustier Dress, $52, available at Fred Flare; Mirror/Dash Wrap Dress, $88, available at Urban Outfitters.

A.P.C. Leopard Dress, $130, available at A.P.C.; Steven Alan Bow-Back Dress, $198, available at Steven Alan; Oak Overdyed Shirt Dress, $188, available at Oak.
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