Finding a dress for a family-filled event is no easy task. On one hand, you'd like to stay true to your signature style, show you're on top of trends [1], and be comfortable with what you're wearing. On the other, you'd rather not be pulling at your skirt all day and, if possible, avoid glares from conservative relatives. There has to be a way to achieve the best of both worlds: an outfit that's appropriate [2] and mom approved but still just as stylish as your everyday pieces.
At last, your wish has been granted. Ahead we've rounded up the cutest mix of floral, striped, and other patterned dresses, all of which are slightly modest and just waiting for you to shop. Wear one to your next family get-together, and watch Mom direct her side-eye to someone else instead.
Needle & Thread Floral Embellished Fit & Flare Dress [3] ($569)
Loft Beach Rainforest Floral Strappy Maxi Dress [4] ($90)
Ann Taylor Striped Short Sleeve Sweater Dress [5] ($129)
Suno Striped V-Neck Midi Dress [6] ($895)
Holding Horses Fringe-Stripe Shift [7] ($148)
Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren Floral-Print Gauze Wrap Dress [8] ($125)
J.Crew Short-Sleeve Shift Dress in Ornate Lace [9] ($148)
Topshop Leaf Print Overlay Dress [10] ($105)
Jill Stuart Bernadette Dress [11] ($528)
Alice + Olivia Lucia Slit Tank Dress [12] ($255)
Eliza J Gingham Shirt Dress [13] ($138)
Forever 21 Frayed Denim Shirt Dress [14] ($25)
Missguided Cutout Back Body-Con Dress [15] ($58)
Factory Pleat Yo Self Floral Dress [16] ($68)
Ellen Tracy Print Twill Fit & Flare Dress [17] ($118)
Keepsake All Talk Dress [18] ($205)
English Factory Combo Dress [19] ($75)
ECI Stripe Ottoman Knit Sheath Dress [20] ($88)
Ted Baker London Zaldana Floral Print Fit & Flare Dress [21] ($335)
Maeve Claribel Dress [22] ($168)
Burning Torch Floral Dress [23] ($370)
Glamorous Tallulah Maxi Dress [24] ($72)
Diane von Furstenberg New Julian Two Polka Dot Silk Wrap Dress [25] ($398)
Silence + Noise Mock-Neck Mini Swing Dress [26] ($49)
Michael Michael Kors Floral Print Belted Dress [27] ($186)
Gap Split-Neck Shirtdress [28] ($60)
Eleven Paris Basic Dress [29] ($95)
Madewell Denim Cozy Shirtdress [30] ($118)
Old Navy Printed Pintucked Dress [31] ($37)
Frame Le Wrap Tie Dress [32] ($429)
Scotch & Soda Maxi Shirt Dress [33] ($129)
Kimchi Blue Cindy Ladder Lace Midi Dress [34] ($89)
Rebecca Taylor Sleeveless Lindsay Ruffle Dress [35] ($395)
Free People Women's FP New Romantics Fiesta Floral Dress [36] ($168)
Theory Vlorine Harbor Crunch Dress [37] ($415)
Vila Floral Shirt Dress [38] ($51)
H&M Lyocell-Blend Dress Dark Blue/Patterned [39] ($60)
Uniqlo Women Idlf Rayon Half Sleeve Dress [40] ($50)
Parker Christine Dress [41] ($298)
Club Monaco Klarika Pleated Dress [42] ($325)
Reformation Peachtree Dress [43] ($178)
Tory Burch Blaire Printed Cotton Dress [44] ($495)
Tibi Pieza Asymmetrical Linen & Silk Dress [45] ($545)
Kate Spade Faye Floral Fit and Flare Dress [46] ($398)
ASOS Belted Dress in Mixed Color Stripe [47] ($68)
Teri Jon by Rickie Freeman Chambray Floral Ruffle Dress [48] ($390)