I Spent Hours Online at H&M, Mango and & Other Stories to Find the Best Dresses
Confession: I am a lazy dresser. Between my tendency to get ready in a hurry and my reliance on a five-piece roster of wardrobe staples, the outfits that actually make the cut are, generally, fairly unimaginative.
This is exactly why I love dresses. Slip one on and you've got an instant outfit ready to go once you've decided which shoes to wear. There's no easier way to look put-together—a fact that is especially true this season thanks to the on-trend and expensive-looking styles landing on the high street at the moment.
Jessica Skye wearing a sold-out & Other Stories dress.
Specifically, I've been impressed by the dresses from & Other Stories, Mango and H&M of late. There are so many trends to get excited about this season, and these new-in pieces seem to tick all the right boxes. From the knitted designs that call for cosy styling—I'm thinking a cashmere scarf and combat boots—to flirty party options, there's a dress for every event in your autumn/winter calendar.
If you feel like your best self in shorter hemlines, prepare for some charming designs ranging from pinafore silhouettes to fringed minidresses. Rely on printed midis for easy everyday wear? Me too, and & Other Stories is tempting me big time with its autumnal motifs. Scroll on to see if they catch your eye, too.
& OTHER STORIES
This long-sleeved slip dress makes a lot of sense for autumn—click through to see the stunning open back.
Our assistant editor has tried this on and can confirm it's really stunning IRL.
Based on the cut of Stories' beloved puff-sleeved linen summer dress, the silhouette has been tweaked slightly for autumn (a looser sleeve and a tie front) and rendered in satin. This will be a hit for party season.
I love how & Other Stories has accessorised this punchy green dress.
This comes with the ruffled blouse attached—simply adorable.
Because at this time of year, a knitted dress is a non-negotiable.
MANGO
The LBD—long black dress—you've been searching for (even if you didn't know it).
Slip dresses are a versatile option whatever the season, and this cheetah print is so timeless.
Technically a longline biker jacket, but when zipped and belted up, it makes for the coolest dress.
H&M
Such a chic layering piece, this could look great with a shirt and trousers underneath as well as on its own with bare legs and arms for the last bit of summer.
H&M's knitted dresses are hot-ticket items.
The kind of piece that requires no effort to make look good, but it would really welcome a good tan belt.
Next up, The 9 Most Expensive-Looking Pieces on the High Street This Week
Bébhinn Campbell is an Edinburgh-based fashion and lifestyle writer and editor. She started her first blog at age 14 and went on to intern at print and digital publications in Berlin and London, including Dazed & Confused and Indie magazine.
A job at a fashion startup took Bébhinn from Ireland to Scotland in 2019, where she now works as a freelance journalist and copywriter covering everything from travel and interiors to styling advice. As a contributor to Who What Wear, Bébhinn always keeps her eyes peeled for emerging trends and looks worth writing about. She prides herself on her ability to cut through the noise and identify solid investment buys, exciting new brands and fresh takes on classic design.
In her spare time, Bébhinn enjoys perusing Edinburgh’s best vintage shops, working through her out-of-control book collection and watching dog reels on Instagram.
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