A great dress [1] tops our list of Fall wardrobe essentials [2]. 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 [3] ($350).
Wilfred
Wilfred Elia Dress [4] ($148).
Mango
Mango Tie-Dye Print Dress [5] ($50).
Rhode Resort
Rhode Ella Tie-Dye Dress [6] ($395).
Prada
Prada Crystal-Embellished Tie-Dye Mini Dress [7] ($6070).
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 [8] ($495).
Brock Collection
Brock Collection Onilde Tiered Frayed Cotton-Poplin Maxi Dress [9] ($1060).
McQ Alexander McQueen
McQ Alexander McQueen Layered Lace and Tulle-Trimmed Satin and Cotton-Jersey Dress [10] ($595).
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi
Preen by Thornton Begazzi Plus Size Ellison Dress [11] ($1075).
Zara
Zara Combined Pleated Dress [12] ($70).
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 [13] ($595).
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney Handkerchief-Hem Ribbed-Knit Dress [14] ($909).
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony Ruffled Pointelle-Trimmed Knitted Mini Dress [15] ($135).
H&M
H&M Rib-Knit Dress [16] ($40).
Tanya Taylor
Tanya Taylor Plus Size Beta Long Sleeve Sweater Dress [17] ($279).
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 [18], and more are following suit. It's definitely autumnal dressing at its finest!
& Other Stories
& Other Stories Pleated Midi Dress [19] ($119).
Monse
Monse Plaid Asymmetrical Midi Dress [20] ($1990).
Suistudio
Suistudio Don Check Sleeveless Wool & Silk Dress [21] ($259).
Vince Camuto
Vince Camuto Plus Size Highland Plaid Asymmetrical Sleeveless Dress [22] ($154).
MSGM
MSGM Checked Midi Dress [23] ($404).
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 [24] ($950).
Reformation
Reformation Plus Size Marabella Linen Dress [25] ($248).
Isabel Marant Étoile
Isabel Marant Étoile Patsy Crochet-Insert Voile Mini Dress [26] ($645).
Loveshackfancy
Loveshackfancy Beth Maxi Dress [27] ($365).
Miu Miu
Miu Miu Gazar Dress with Bow [28] ($3350).
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 [29] ($1990).
Alice + Olivia
Alice + Olivia Olympia Cold-Shoulder Ruffled Silk-Chiffon Midi Dress [30] ($248).
George Keburia
George Keburia Sleeveless Side Pocket Asymmetric Mini Dress [31] ($336).
Self-Portrait
Self-Portrait Plumetis Minidress [32] ($273).
Jonathan Simkhai
Jonathan Simkhai Asymmetric Striped Gown [33] ($318).
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 [34] ($1142).
Equipment
Equipment Connell Belted Striped Silk Maxi Shirt Dress [35] ($270).
Joseph
Joseph Crosby Printed Silk Shirt Dress [36] ($470).
Staud
Staud Rose Dress [37] ($295).
We Are Leone
We Are Leone Sheer Floral Robe [38] ($419).