When it comes to outfit dilemmas, a dress is almost always the solution. There's no need to worry about finding matching pants for your top, and since it's one item, all you need to do is throw it on and go. If you want to make things more interesting, there are easy ways to add elements to the look by playing around with accessories or adding a jacket or cardigan. Obviously, the latter is easier to do when the weather isn't blazing hot, which is why our favorite time to wear dresses is when we're transitioning from the summer into the colder weather. It's still the right time for breezy dresses, but there's no harm in layering a blazer over one when the temperature starts to drop.
There are plenty of A+ dresses on the market, but we've narrowed it down to 29 that we think deserve your attention right now. You can wear the options below with strappy sandals to keep your summer vibe going or even pull on knee-high boots as we transition into the next season.
Ronny Kobo
Angua Knit Dress
Can we hear a little commotion for the dress?
ASOS Design
Linen Wrap Midi Dress
Lisa Says Gah
Maddie Midi Dress Long Sleeve
Don't be fooled. This fun shade of lime green isn't just for the summer.
Muted florals for all? Groundbreaking.
Other Stories
Plissé Pleated Maxi Dress
Moment of silence for this lilac plissé piece.
Reformation
Hyland Linen Dress
How to take summer cottagecore into the fall.
Skims
Ribbed Long Slipdress
Wear this as is, or bring on the layering.
Who What Wear Collection
Drew Cutout Twist Midi Dress
Despite being released today, this one's already a best seller.
Ganni
Seersucker Check Midi Dress
This will go with slides (pictured above) and knee-high cowboy boots.
The dress that never stops giving.
Zara
Short Dress With Metal Ring Detail
How adorable is the ring detail?
Lioness
Crossing the Line Midi Dress
This is the best cutout dress we've seen.
Knit dresses often come in muted tones, so I love that this one comes in a playful pink.
H&M
Collared Ribbed Dress
Who What Wear Collection
Daphne Gathered Scoop-Neck Dress
The perfect neutral piece.
Other Stories
Rib Knit Midi Dress
We're still not over this pale yellow.
Ganni
Green Floral Mesh Ruched Mini Dress
We'll take the whole outfit, please!
Other Stories
Buttoned Mini Wrap Dress
Layer this with an oversize coat.
Who said tie-dye moment was only for t-shirts and sweatshirts? This dress is a moment.
Who What Wear Collection
Jasmine Sleeveless Gathered Midi Dress
A print we won't get tired of.
Zara
Animal Print Mini Dress
Animal print holds a special place in every fashion girl's heart.
Green with envy at whoever owns this dress.
Song of Style
Gillian Midi Dress
Urban Outfitters
Yaya Mesh Printed Midi Dress
We love that this has a summery print and how the toned-down colors bring it into the next season.
Rixo
Saffron Printed Silk Crepe de Chine and Chiffon Midi Dress
Rixo sure knows how to do a printed dress.
Who What Wear Collection
Indya Square-Neck Midi Dress
Wait till you see the matching cardigan.
Lovers + Friends
Amelia Midi Dress in Green
We'll never turn down a green moment.
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