We love an outfit repeat as much as the next person, but it’s easy to fall into a style rut amid bitter temps. That’s where winter dresses for women come in. Having an arsenal of low-effort pieces (especially when it comes to what to wear to work) is key if you want to keep your outfits fresh and your getting-ready process as easy as possible.
Of course, there’s no need to overhaul your entire collection of frocks in your wardrobe. Start by taking stock of the autumn/winter options currently in your closet — or ones you wish had more of— like long-sleeve midis, maxis and knitwear dress styles. Not only can (and should) you keep these cooler-temp staples in your rotation 'til spring/summer, but all three have endless styling potential (read: with winter essentials like patterned tights, knee high boots, and winter scarves).
Whether it’s a low-key shirt dress, a colour-block cardigan style to amp up your everyday, a dark denim dress, or a luxe wedding guest dress to suit the weather, a great dress never fails to make you feel like your best self — so let this be the season you invest in some of the best winter dresses for women.
The Jumper Dress
Just like how we struggle in the summer when it's too hot to think about wearing anything other than swimwear or a floaty dress, winter presents the same obstacle (albeit for opposite reasons). You know those -10°C days when putting together a look seems like the biggest challenge in the world because you just can’t. figure. out. what to wear? Well, a knit style is perfect for solving this oddly specific (yet crucial) sartorial dilemma. Equal parts stylish and comfy, comparable to your favourite hoodie and joggers/loungewear look, these semi-casual silhouettes look good under a number of winter coats & jackets and blazers and make for stomping about in winter boots a much more chic affair.
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The Winter Work Dress
When it's still too dark outside to even do your hair and makeup on easily, let alone think about what you might wear to look professional and remain warm, winter work frocks are the easiest things you can slip on before your commute. The key principles to look for when shopping for one? Something that's smart that's no shorter than knee-length, and that's made from weather-appropriate materials like wool, denim and leather. COS is your best bet on the high-street, while Isabel Marant makes the case for designer options.
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The Winter Wedding Guest Dress
Wherever you’re headed for your loved ones’ nuptials this winter, consider your party dress/occasionwear options sorted, starting with a long-sleeve floral midi dress that's perfect for the rehearsal dinner and main event, a velvet mini dress for the after-party, and a cocktail hour silk wrap dress of dreams. And if you're in need of some winter bridesmaid dress options, we've got those too.
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The Tried-and-True Midi Dress
No need to pack up your favourite calf-grazing dresses in order to survive winter’s biting wind and subzero temps. A few switch-ups are all you need to create a winter outfit that’s both stylish and cold-weather-ready, like the addition of a T-shirt, the best thermals or slip dresses beneath, some tights, and a pair of over-the-knee boots. Oh, and you don’t have to stick to a palette of black, either — jewel/metallic tones and earthy hues are a great way to add a pop of colour on gloomy days.
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The Dramatic Maxi Dress
Maxis and longlines may be your typical summer fare, but that doesn’t mean they’re completely off-limits when it comes to winter clothes, especially if you’re headed to an event where a floor-kissing dress is exactly what you need to make a grand entrance. The trick again is in fabrics and sleeve lengths, so apply the same dressing strategy as some of the aforementioned and get ready to bundle up under a sweeping wool coat and chunky ankle boots during the day, and switch to a pair of new in/trending heels come sundown.
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This article originally appeared on GLAMOUR US.
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