Meryl Streep Is on Board with Florals for Spring, and So Are We — Scoop Up Similar Dresses from $40

Meryl Streep’s May flowers bloomed a bit early this year. 

They emerged on April 26th, printed on a long-sleeve floral maxi dress that she wore to support her friend Nicole Kidman at the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award Gala in Los Angeles. 

Her dress — a deep navy adorned with a large-scale, pastel pink flower pattern — easily made a statement thanks to its combo of florals and puff sleeves. She wore it with her long hair draped atop her shoulders and a pair of smart-looking glasses. 

We’re not sure that Streep’s character, Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada, would approve of the on-the-nose fashion choice (“Florals, for spring? Groundbreaking.”), but she isn’t alone in embracing the trend. Lots of stars, including Pamela Anderson, Chrissy Teigen, and Reese Witherspoon, wear flowery dresses this time of year.

Outside the fictional magazine offices, florals for spring are a welcome, reliable staple, since they usher in the new season with a bright bang after a winter of wearing heavy, dark layers. And wearing them in dress form is the go-to for a reason: Floral maxi dresses like Streep's make getting dressed for spring and summer events super easy.

You can wear one to a baby shower, a birthday party, a dinner date, and even a wedding. And they’re long enough to keep the spring chill at bay. Below, browse some classic floral dress styles that resemble Streep’s — prices start at $40.

Floral Dresses Inspired by Meryl Streep

• Simplee Boho Floral Maxi Dress, $49.99
• Blencot Floral Deep V-Neck Long-Sleeve Dress, $49.98 (orig. $79.98)
• Prettygarden Floral Button V-Neck Flowy Dress, $40.48 with coupon (orig. $50.99)
• Btfbm Long-Sleeve Wrap Maxi Dress, $50.99
• Db Moon Long-Sleeve Maxi Dress with Empire Waist, $36.99
• LilBetter Deep V-Neck Long Floral Maxi Dress, $37.99

Simplee Boho Floral Maxi Dress 

Made of a “lightweight” and “flowy” material, this semi-formal dress is ideal for weddings since it’s “comfortable [and] breathable on the dance floor,” according to one reviewer. It’s also just as easy to throw on and go anywhere, be it a holiday gathering or to grab dinner with a friend.

“This dress is so nice and flattering, another person wrote. “It’s not see-through, but isn’t heavy either, so [it’s] good for warmer weather.”

Blencot Floral Deep V-Neck Long-Sleeve Dress, $50 (Save 38%)

As if the sale on this dress wasn’t compelling enough, the piece has long puff sleeves, just like Streep’s, and trades her high neckline for a deep V. Plus, it’s fully lined so you don’t have to worry too much about undergarments. “This dress is beautiful,” one Amazon shopper raved. “It's so light for summer, comfortable and flowy.”

Prettygarden Floral Button V-Neck Flowy Dress, $40 with coupon

If you like the idea of a floral dress but prefer some pattern clashing to mix it up and steer away from the expected, this bohemian-inspired dress is a good choice. It has a delicate stripe pattern on the ends of the sleeves and the bottom hem of the dress that perfectly accents the flowers. Visually, it adds a lot of interest and texture and sets this dress apart from most other floral maxis. It’s available in six patterns and can be machine washed.

Hot take: Florals for spring really are groundbreaking. Keep scrolling for more petal-patterned dresses inspired by Meryl Streep to brighten up your closet.

Btfbm Long-Sleeve Wrap Maxi Dress

Db Moon Long-Sleeve Maxi Dress with Empire Waist

LilBetter Deep V-Neck Long Floral Maxi Dress