Print Dresses

Print dresses: florals, polka dots and checks

A print dress is a finished outfit on its own. This range covers florals, polka dots, checks and geometric prints in tiered, bias, shirred and belted shapes, in sizes 4 to 18. They go to work under a plain blazer and to lunch on the weekend with nothing added.

Choose the print

Florals such as the Tara Floral Button Midi Dress and the Aurae Floral Tiered Dress suit spring and summer events. Polka dots, like the Almeria Polka Dot Dress, are the most office-friendly print of the group. Checks, including the Siane Check Knit Dress, work for the cooler months with boots. A halter or a bias tie-waist style in print is the one for an evening out.

Wearing a print

Let the print lead. Pick one colour from it and match your shoes, bag or belt to that, then keep jewellery small and plain. A blazer in a neutral drawn from the print, or in navy, makes a floral or a dot work for the office; see work jackets and blazers for the tailored options. In winter, a check knit dress with opaque tights and a coat needs nothing else.

Length and shape

Tiered and shirred styles sit away from the body and suit warm weather. Bias and belted shapes mark the waist and read more formal. A midi dress covers most workdays and most weddings, while a maxi dress is the easier choice for a long afternoon outdoors.

How to shop print dresses

If you would rather a plain colour, see black dresses or white dresses, and check the size guide if you are between sizes. Standard delivery is free on Australian orders over $100, and you have 30 days to return or exchange, online or in any Forcast store across New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT.