Despite spring and summer being the seasons we usually refer to as the best times to wear dresses, I find myself gravitating more toward them in the fall. Considering all the extra layering options, there's more versatility with styling. And as we slowly start reaching the beginning of fall, there are plenty of new arrivals to start preparing for now. Knit maxis, wrap dresses, and structured minis? You'll find all of them below. And while my dream fall wardrobe would consist of Khaite and Proenza Schouler, I've focused on more budget-friendly options in this shopping roundup. But don't fret. These dresses still have a luxe look to them.
Simplify your fall dressing with one of the options below. On days when you struggle to put an outfit together, you'll be grateful for your purchase and for me for sharing these finds with you. Keep scrolling and let the 28 dresses ahead speak for themselves.
I'm highly into this styling.
I love a crisp fall wedding, and this dress is perfect if you've got one on your calendar this season.
Free People is my go-to for comfy pieces that still have a trend-forward element to them.
I never get tired of a sweetheart neckline like this.
This color is all I want to wear come fall.
Talk about a statement dress.
Create the double-dress look seen at Tory Burch's F/W 23 runway show with this piece.
The sandals look great, but this dress will look a million times better with a pair of knee-high boots. Trust me.
Cozy season is almost here.
J.Crew's best-selling slip dress now comes in beautiful champagne gold, and I'm sold.
I had an immediate add-to-cart moment when I saw this.
Stunning. That's all I need to say.
Chic and professional.
I know this looks extremely simple, but this dress has a lot of potential with the right jewelry. Minimalism at its finest.
Have some fringe fun.
This was a WWW favorite all summer, but now that it comes in black, it can be happily worn when the weather is still transitioning.
Sleek.
Simple in the front, party in the back.
Add a contrasting belt for a little bit of a statement.
This is not a regular bandeau dress. The curved detail makes it a designer-looking bandeau dress.
Another great wedding guest dress contender.
H&M's new arrivals are currently filled with luxe-looking finds. I don't expect them to stay in-stock for long.
Found: your new fall date-night dress.
Throw a trench coat on top, pull on some boots, and you're good to go.
Every color this dress comes in is beautiful, but this buttery yellow is the most eye-catching.
No extra layering is needed.
Simple and chic.