31 Fall Dresses That Are the Epitome of Sophistication
I wear dresses more than any other item of clothing. What's not to love about them? They're easy to style and comfortable, and they make me look so put-together. Basically, a dress is the easiest way to be lazy and look good while doing it. Especially during the fall, the formula is simple: a great dress and chic shoes topped off with the right bag and jewelry. Voilà—you're done. There is nothing like a good sweaterdress paired with tall boots or a classic midi dress paired with sleek pumps.
Whether you're going to the office, going on a date, packing for a trip, or attending a special event, having a collection of great dresses in your closet is key. I rounded up 31 chic dresses from brands like L'Academie, Reformation, and H&M that have my stamp of approval for fall.
Keep scrolling to see which ones made my list.
I have to admit I've been impressed with several apparel pieces from Steve Madden, including this dress.
I'm just begging for an invite to a fall wedding after seeing this dress.
I could see myself wearing this sleek black option from Astr the Label to dinner this fall.
I have several Paige pieces and wear them the most during the fall. This dress has me written all over it.
When I think of a cozy, elevated fall dress, I think of something like this.
This dress comes in black too. I love how it's styled on the model with socks and heels.
This is the kind of knit dress that pairs well with any shoes. Ballet flats, sneakers, boots, or heels—they work.
Favorite Daughter dresses have been on fire lately.
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Grace has always been a lover of all things fashion and beauty. Upon receiving her first degree in visual communications from FIDM in Los Angeles, she moved to New York City and continued her education at LIM College, majoring in fashion media with a minor in society and culture. Grace has worked for PhotoBook magazine, Insider, and Harper's Bazaar. As a writer, Grace has had pieces published covering topics including racial justice, fashion, politics, and current events. During her free time, she loves wine tasting, creating content for her social media, spending time with friends, traveling to new places, and Pilates, and has a love for reality television, especially The Real Housewives. Grace is the person in your friend group everyone goes to for recommendations for the best place to grab drinks in NYC on a Friday night or the best hotels and restaurants to try when traveling to a new city. While fashion is her main love, she loves all things wellness and lifestyle as well. Her ideal sunday is brunching with friends then walking around furniture shopping and listening to a podcast. As the assistant shopping editor at Who What Wear, Grace loves finding the best buys out there for the WWW readers.
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