I Tried the 21 Best Winter Dresses From Ref, H&M and Zara—These 12 Made the Cut
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@joiedejudeA sleek long-sleeve midi dress has been high up on my wish list—particularly one that can work from day to night with the addition of some chic jewelry and heels. This form-fitting one flatters in all the right places, is surprisingly warm, and can easily be worn with a blazer for work or to a holiday party with sparkling accessories.
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@joiedejudeI love everything about this gem of a dress—from its jewel emerald hue to its lustrous silky fabric and its flattering silhouette. It's the perfect dress for every winter holiday event, from parties, cocktails, dates to dinners, weddings, the list goes on…
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@joiedejudeI love the playful, preppy, and retro look of this polka-dot minidress. The tie-neck bow adds a trendy touch—super cute when paired with tights and knee-high boots. Bonus—polka-dots were spotted all over the spring 2020 runways and will be trending hard next year.
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@joiedejudeThis casual knit dress will be your go-to when you can't think of what to wear. Pair it with chunky Chelsea boots or hiking boots on the weekend for a super-cute look.
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@joiedejudeYes, yes, yes to this Chanel-inspired tweed cardigan dress! And you can't tell from the photo, but the buttons are jeweled. Layer over a tissue-thin turtleneck and knee-high boots for a chic winter look.
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@joiedejudeThis voluminous and billowy tiered dress is trend-forward, super comfortable, and has major Cecilie Bahnsen vibes. I love the puff-sleeve details too.
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@joiedejudeWear this casual yet polished pinafore dress over a black turtleneck and tights for a cool-girl winter look. Perfect for work and weekends.
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@joiedejudeI couldn't help but strike a pose in this glitzy number! Zara has SO many striking winter party dresses right now, it's hard to choose just one. I was drawn to this dress, in particular, because it has everything I love—a little sparkle, a little fringe, long sleeves, and a flowy silhouette (which means I can fill up on holiday party hors d'oeuvres and no-one will be able to tell—hurrah!).
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@joiedejudeWhile our black, beige, and gray dresses are on heavy rotation right now, there's nothing like a vibrant color to garner all the compliments this winter. This fitted knit dress is gorgeous (the puff sleeves are a pretty addition)—and I've already had so much praise on the couple of times I've worn it since purchasing.
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@joiedejudeEvery winter wardrobe needs a good knit dress. This stretchy ribbed one from H&M is the perfect everyday choice. I would belt it at the waist and wear with a gold chain link necklace and knee-high boots. It's such great value for the money. I'm particularly fond of the khaki green hue, which looks way more expensive than its price tag.
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@joiedejudeThe leather trend is here to stay. A cool (and affordable) way to take on the trend is with this chic puff-sleeve shirt dress belted at the waist. It's super luxe looking—simply pair with some badass stomping boots.
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@joiedejudeAnother holiday party dress for the win! This one will keep you warm while dazzling the crowd with spectacular sparkle.
