It's such a shame to let your summer wardrobe have all the fun; in my opinion, winter dresses are just so much better than their warm-weather counterparts. Crafted from luxurious velvets, hardy cottons and sumptuous silks, winter dresses are all about opulence and luxury. Whilst some may favour jeans or wool trousers throughout the coldest months, I maintain that a maxi dress is not only the more stylish solution but actually the warmer one, too.
Layering seamlessly over thick wool tights or even fleece-lined leggings, a longline dress is the ultimate in insulating winterwear. Whilst I'm enamoured with elegant long-sleeved maxi dresses, you don't have to limit yourself to this one style during winter. When styled with a sharp blazer or a neat jacket, sleeveless and even strapless maxi dresses can add an elegant finish to your winter wardrobe. And right now, there are lots of excellent styles to consider.
Across the board, high-street and designer brands have crafted elegant winter maxi dresses for us to shop right now, from knitted roll neck styles to flowy black dresses peppered with gold embellishments, this season's styles are better than any I've seen before.
Whether you're looking for a winter maxi that's doused in glitter, trimmed with lace or finished with a bow, read on to discover my edit of the best winter maxi dresses to shop this season.
SHOP MY EDIT OF THE BEST WINTER MAXI DRESSES:
Style with an oversized coat for a warm and wintery look.
Bring some sparkle to your winter wardrobe.
The off-the-shoulder silhouette is so elegant.
Dôen does dresses so well, and this chic cotton style has risen to the top of my wish list.
This delightfully soft cashmere dress is such a treat to wear.
Deep berry tones like this look great with both silver and gold jewellery.
Burnt orange pairs so well with cream or green.
The perfect winter party dress. Style with or without tights and don't forget your most dazzling pair of heels.
This glitsy dress does all the hard work for you.
I love the simplicity of this column maxi. It can be worn with or without the crossover straps.
Espresso brown is having a major moment this winter.
What screams luxury like deep emerald velvet?
A cosy knitted dress that can be dressed up or down with ease will become a wardrobe staple.
If you've always wanted to add feathers to your wardrobe, now is the time.
Perfect for a winter wedding.
The dramatic shoulders really elevate the feel of this timeless design.
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