It's only natural to think of spring and summer as the season to buy and wear dresses, when the warm weather allows for a lot more skin exposure, but those are certainly not the only seasons to prioritize frocks. If dresses are your thing, winter dresses are also essential. Think about it—between the plethora of holiday parties and gatherings, events, and New Year's Eve festivities to come, you're probably going to find yourself in more than a few dresses in the coming months, which means you may need to shop for some new ones. And that's where yours truly comes in.
I have it on good authority that most style-minded women also love my favorite fashion brands, I took it upon myself to select my top three favorite winter dresses from some of said favorites. Below, you'll find options from casual to fancy, short to long, and budget-friendly to investment-worthy. I hope that you have as much fun scrolling through and shopping my picks as I did choosing them. You know what to do.
Staud
I loved this '70s-inspired mini even more when I realized it was corduroy.
This dramatic dress doesn't even need accessories.
Instead of floral print, how about mushroom print?
Topshop
Those sheer sleeves are the icing on the cake.
Pair this with platform sandals (and black tights, if needed).
This is a dress that people will remember long after the party ends.
Nanushka
There's a lot to love about this dress, but the fact that it can also be worn as a jacket makes it a worthy splurge.
I'm currently stocking up with cozy sweater dresses to wear with knee-high boots. This one's at the top of my list.
This is the coolest animal print I've seen in awhile.
Reformation
It's telling that this quickly sold out in red. Take my advice and order this dusty navy iteration ASAP.
This beauty can easily be dressed up or down.
Additional sizes available here.
Only Reformation can make a sweatshirt dress look this chic.
Totême
Wear this to your next event if you want to look like the coolest girl in the room.
No wonder this perfect winter LBD is selling out everywhere.
This really speaks to the minimalist side of me. (Bonus: It's versatile enough to wear in any season.)
Mango
A beautiful sign that party season is upon us.
The most sophisticated stuff to wear rhinestones.
This was pretty much designed to be worn over a turtleneck, and I'm on board.
Ganni
Such a chic and subdued take on tiger print.
You can use this timeless dress as a layering piece or on its own with a pair of boots.
When I think of a perfect winter midi dress, this is what I picture.
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Proof of the power of buttons.
This may not be warm (that's what faux-fur coats are for), but the stunning color and drape make up for it.
Because you need cute casual dresses too.
Rachel Comey
Oversize dresses are trending, and this is the one I can't stop thinking about.
This graphic dress is a work of art.
I love a dress that comes with a matching belt.
Aritzia
This modern midi also comes in black.
Just here to remind you that blazer dresses deserve a place in your wardrobe.
This cozy knit is basically the polar opposite of a "boring" sweaterdress.
Rixo
One can never have too many velvet dresses this time of year.
If you want a midi dress you'll wear time and time again, invest in this one.
Just add knee boots and a chunky gold necklace.
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