19 Comfortable Dresses You Need in Your Closet
We’re all about dressing up and pulling together a fashion-forward look. But oftentimes, throwing on something super stylish can end up being uncomfortable after a while. All of those layers of lace can start to scratch and that waist-cinching bustier can really begin to pinch. If you’d rather slip into something that’s both chic and cozy, we’ve got you covered.
We scoured the internet to find the comfortable dresses you can wear all day. From sweaterdresses to wrap styles, these pieces are easy to wear and won’t leave you wishing for an outfit change. Styled with everything from a pair of heels to over-the-knee boots with a cool faux-fur jacket layered on top, they can be worn all winter long. Want to see which styles made our list?
Go on to shop 19 comfortable dresses from The Row, Réalisation, Zara, and more.
Complete the look with statement earrings.Available in sizes 0 to 14.
Stay warm during the cold months with this turtleneck sweater.Available in sizes XS to L.
Wear black ankle boots with yours.Available in sizes XS to L.
You will love this wool and cashmere blend dress.Available in sizes XS to L.
The faux-fur detail on this dress is fashion girl–approved.Available in sizes XS to L.
Choose to button up the dress all the way or leave a couple unbuttoned to show off a little more leg.Available in sizes XS to XL.
This cozy knit dress is perfect paired with black boots.Available in sizes S to L.
This midi-length dress is flattering and chic.Available in sizes XXS to XL.
Show off the bow details by wearing minimal jewelry.Available in sizes XXS to M.
Statement sleeves are one of this season's biggest trends.Available in sizes 4 to 8.
You will never want to take off this jersey-knit wrap dress.Available in sizes X to 3X.
Go for a casual look and wear this dress with loafers.Available in sizes S to L.
Also available in a bright red color.Available in sizes XS to L.Next, shop the best sweaters of the season.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury and runway content as well as wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, Tiffany & Co., and MyTheresa, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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