The 5 Winter Dress Trends You'll Be Seeing Everywhere From Now Until March 2026
As winter settles in, it brings a wealth of pant options, from tailored trousers to baggy jeans. However, the season also makes room for an equally compelling alternative: winter dresses. Often underrated, cold-weather dresses are a fashion favorite for a reason. They deliver the same level of practicality and polish as pants while offering a refreshing change of pace once February rolls around and the novelty of trousers has worn off.
When winter dresses come to mind, sweaterdresses are usually the first silhouette people think of. They offer warmth and style in a one-and-done piece, making getting dressed the easiest part of the day. While sweaterdresses, specifically those with elevated and modern details like cashmere fabrics and high necklines, are a major trend for 2026, they're not the only dress trend insiders are embracing. Keep reading to discover the top five winter dress trends fashion people will be wearing from now through March along with the chicest ways to style each one.
Pistachio-Green Dresses
When both Bella and Gigi Hadid wore green dresses to their sister's wedding in October, I sensed an emerging trend for the winter, and I was right. Ever since then, green dresses—particularly those in a pistachio-like shade—have been everywhere. We've seen this muted green on various celebrities: Emma Chamberlain chose a laced minidress for W magazine's annual Best Performances Party, Tessa Thompson donned a long sequined version at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, and Paige Lorenze was spotted casually wearing a T-shirt dress in the color while out in Australia. The best part of this shade is its extreme versatility. It pairs well with numerous colors and seamlessly transitions from winter into spring.
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Feather-Embellished Dresses
For those who consider themselves "in the know," you've likely noticed many fashion influencers wearing feather-trimmed dresses lately. This trend is both versatile and elegant, as shown by popular styles like Toteme's Petal Dress and Loulou de Saison's Tiwa Dress, which range from subtly chic to completely glamorous. Both styles immediately convey a sense of luxury and drama, making them perfect choices for celebratory events such as weddings and cocktail parties.
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Vintage-Inspired Slip Dresses
The slip dress is a major winter trend this year and is prevalent in cities like London and L.A. We're seeing styles with vintage-inspired elements like lace detailing, barely-there shoulder straps, and long square necklines. To modernize the delicate frock for 2026, the key is contrast. Pair the soft dress with something bold, such as a leather bomber jacket, as shown above, or a menswear-inspired car coat, as Zoë Kravitz did for a Golden Globes after-party.
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Elevated Sweaterdresses
A sweaterdress may be the quintessential winter dress style, but not all are created equal. To avoid a dated look in 2026, select dresses crafted from luxurious materials like cashmere or a wool blend. Prioritize tasteful features such as a high neck and long sleeves, and steer clear of bell sleeves and flared hems.
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Blouson Dresses
Hadid is a trendsetter, which she proved with Coach's Brooklyn Bag, and she's set to do it again with the blouson-waist dress she recently wore in Aspen. This dress silhouette, which features a relaxed, folded-over design, creates the illusion of a matching skirt and top. Given its distinctly 2000s feel and online buzz predicting that 2026 will mirror 2016 fashion, we anticipate this style will be everywhere very soon.
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