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Fall Dress Trends 2019

7 Dress Trends We Can’t Wait to Wear For Fall

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A great dress tops our list of Fall wardrobe essentials. It's an elegant throw-on-and-go that will take you from a casual breakfast to the office, then drinks. What's more, you'll look gorgeous all the while. But why stop with just a single addition to your closet for the coming season? Dresses are truly having their moment for the crisp Autumn season this year and, as we transition our wardrobes in anticipation, we're particularly excited about all the trends the runway has to offer. From whimsical tie-dye to classic plaids; gothic-inspired deep blacks and brightly coloured knit dresses alike. Ahead, find the seven Fall dress trends you're about to see everywhere — and exactly what to shop.

Tie-Dye

The tie-dye trend is going strong, but designers are elevating it more than ever by way of dresses this fall. Whether it's a silk slip dress or a vintage-inspired cotton ruffle number, tie-dye dresses are about to be everywhere this Fall.

Dannijo

Dannijo Blue Tie Dye Slip Dress ($350).

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Dannijo Blue Tie Dye Slip Dress
$350
from dannijo.com
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Wilfred

Wilfred Elia Dress ($148).

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Wilfred Elia Dress
$148
from aritzia.com
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Mango

Mango Tie-Dye Print Dress ($50).

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Mango Tie-Dye Print Dress
$50
from shop.mango.com
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Rhode Resort

Rhode Ella Tie-Dye Dress ($395).

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Rhode Ella Tie-Dye Dress
$395
from saksfifthavenue.com
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Prada

Prada Crystal-Embellished Tie-Dye Mini Dress ($6070).

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Prada Crystal-Embellished Tie-Dye Mini Dress
$6070
from matchesfashion.com
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Goth-Inspired

The little black dress has gotten an update for Fall, by way of a goth-inspired vibe. From the runways of Prada, Simone Rocha, and more, these dresses give off a boudoir-inspired vibe by way of satins, laces, bustier tops, and more — all with the addition of a little bit of embellished darkness, like beading, asymmetrical structures, cut hemlines, and beyond.

3.1 Phillip Lim

3.1 Phillip Lim Belted Layered Cotton-Jersey and Poplin Dress ($495).

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3.1 Phillip Lim Belted Layered Cotton-Jersey and Poplin Dress
$495
from net-a-porter.com
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Brock Collection

Brock Collection Onilde Tiered Frayed Cotton-Poplin Maxi Dress ($1060).

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Brock Collection Onilde Tiered Frayed Cotton-Poplin Maxi Dress
$1060
from net-a-porter.com
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McQ Alexander McQueen

McQ Alexander McQueen Layered Lace and Tulle-Trimmed Satin and Cotton-Jersey Dress ($595).

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McQ Alexander McQueen Layered Lace and Tulle-Trimmed Satin and Cotton-Jersey
$595
from net-a-porter.com
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Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

Preen by Thornton Begazzi Plus Size Ellison Dress ($1075).

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Preen by Thornton Begazzi Plus Size Ellison Dress
$1075
from 11honoure.com
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Zara

Zara Combined Pleated Dress ($70).

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Zara Combined Pleated Dress
$70
from zara.com
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Knits

Every Fall, we stock up on knitwear galore and this season, it's entering our dress selection. Whether you're opting for a classic boxy oversize sweater dress (think: the t-shirt dress of the colder months) or a more tailored midi silhouette made of cotton, cashmere, or wool blends, it's time to cosy up with your chic throw-on-and-go dresses this Autumn.

Tibi

Tibi Tech Poly Mini Sweater Dress ($595).

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Tibi Tech Poly Mini Sweater Dress
$595
from tibi.com
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Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney Handkerchief-Hem Ribbed-Knit Dress ($909).

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Stella McCartney Handkerchief-Hem Ribbed-Knit Dress
$909
from matchesfashion.com
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Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony Ruffled Pointelle-Trimmed Knitted Mini Dress ($135).

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Opening Ceremony Ruffled Pointelle-Trimmed Knitted Mini Dress
$135
from net-a-porter.com
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H&M

H&M Rib-Knit Dress ($40).

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H&M Rib-Knit Dress
$40
from www2.hm.com
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Tanya Taylor

Tanya Taylor Plus Size Beta Long Sleeve Sweater Dress ($279).

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Tanya Taylor Plus Size Beta Long Sleeve Sweater Dress
$279
from shop.nordstrom.com
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Britain in the ‘70s

French brand it may be, but think of Old Céline at its prime. Not only has the fashion house brought back all the to-die-for plaid wools and tweeds for the coming season, but brands like Chanel (of course!), Lanvin, Victoria Beckham, and more are following suit. It's definitely autumnal dressing at its finest!

& Other Stories

& Other Stories Pleated Midi Dress ($119).

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& Other Stories Pleated Midi Dress
$119
from stories.com
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Monse

Monse Plaid Asymmetrical Midi Dress ($1990).

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Monse Plaid Asymmetrical Midi Dress
$1990
from shop.nordstrom.com
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Suistudio

Suistudio Don Check Sleeveless Wool & Silk Dress ($259).

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Suistudio Don Check Sleeveless Wool & Silk Dress
$259
from shop.nordstrom.com
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Vince Camuto

Vince Camuto Plus Size Highland Plaid Asymmetrical Sleeveless Dress ($154).

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Vince Camuto Plus Size Highland Plaid Asymmetrical Sleeveless Dress
$154
from shop.nordstrom.com
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MSGM

MSGM Checked Midi Dress ($404).

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MSGM Checked Midi Dress
$404
from matchesfashion.com
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Victorian-Inspired

If there ever was a fully year-round dress trend, it's this one. With high necks, lace inlays, bright white weaves, and long sleeves, the Victorian-inspired dress takes all the best parts of our wardrobe from all four seasons and melds it into one. While we're opting for a little more coverage, come Fall, this trend has already been brewing for the past few months of Summer and shows no signs of stopping.

Zimmermann

Zimmermann Veneto Perennial Lace-Panel Tiered Mini Dress ($950).

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Zimmermann Veneto Perennial Lace-Panel Tiered Mini Dress
$950
from matchesfashion.com
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Reformation

Reformation Plus Size Marabella Linen Dress ($248).

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Reformation Plus Size Marabella Linen Dress
$248
from shop.nordstrom.com
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Isabel Marant Étoile

Isabel Marant Étoile Patsy Crochet-Insert Voile Mini Dress ($645).

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Isabel Marant Étoile Patsy Crochet-Insert Voile Mini Dress
$645
from matchesfashion.com
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Loveshackfancy

Loveshackfancy Beth Maxi Dress ($365).

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Loveshackfancy Beth Maxi Dress
$365
from shop.nordstrom.com
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Miu Miu

Miu Miu Gazar Dress with Bow ($3350).

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Miu Miu Gazar Dress with Bow
$3350
from miumiu.com
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Asymmetric Neckline

We've experienced the cold shoulder, the off-the-shoulder, the one-shoulder, and more…but have you met the skin-baring dress trend's cooler younger sister? It's the asymmetric neckline and it's blazing a strong path for this coming Fall. With a neckline that doesn't feel overly stuffy, but also retains it's after-hours elegance, this dress trend for the coming season was born on the runways of Carolina Herrera, Self-Portrait, Cushnie et Ochs, and more.

Monse

Monse Asymmetric Grosgrain-Trimmed Crepe Midi Dress ($1990).

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Monse Asymmetric Grosgrain-Trimmed Crepe Midi Dress
$1990
from net-a-porter.com
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Alice + Olivia

Alice + Olivia Olympia Cold-Shoulder Ruffled Silk-Chiffon Midi Dress ($248).

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Alice + Olivia Olympia Cold-Shoulder Ruffled Silk-Chiffon Midi Dress
$248
from net-a-porter.com
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George Keburia

George Keburia Sleeveless Side Pocket Asymmetric Mini Dress ($336).

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George Keburia Sleeveless Side Pocket Asymmetric Mini Dress
$336
from farfetch.com
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Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait Plumetis Minidress ($273).

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Self-Portrait Plumetis Minidress
$273
from mytheresa.com
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Jonathan Simkhai

Jonathan Simkhai Asymmetric Striped Gown ($318).

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Jonathan Simkhai Asymmetric Striped Gown
$318
from matchesfashion.com
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Button-Front Over Jeans

While this is more of a styling trick, the trend is growing more than ever and a perfect way to layer for Fall. While we're well-versed in layering of tees, knits, bodysuits, and more, it's rare to find one that so effortlessly walks the line between casual and elegant. A pair of skinny jeans peeking out from underneath your most sweeping dress is just the look you'll need this autumn.

Evi Grintela

Evi Grintela Elsa Floral-Print Silk Twill Shirtdress ($1142).

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Evi Grintela Elsa Floral-Print Silk Twill Shirtdress
$1142
from matchesfashion.com
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Equipment

Equipment Connell Belted Striped Silk Maxi Shirt Dress ($270).

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Equipment Connell Belted Striped Silk Maxi Shirt Dress
$270
from theoutnet.com
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Joseph

Joseph Crosby Printed Silk Shirt Dress ($470).

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Joseph Crosby Printed Silk Shirt Dress
$470
from mytheresa.com
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Staud

Staud Rose Dress ($295).

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Staud Rose Dress
$295
from staud.clothing
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We Are Leone

We Are Leone Sheer Floral Robe ($419).

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We Are Leone Sheer Floral Robe
$419
from farfetch.com
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