In with the New: Our Edit of the Best Autumn Dresses
From standout minis to midis, maxis to occasion dresses, here’s the Liberty guide to building the ultimate capsule of dresses for autumn
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In with the New: Our Edit of the Best Autumn Dresses
From standout minis to midis, maxis to occasion dresses, here’s the Liberty guide to building the ultimate capsule of dresses for autumn
By: George Elliot
With summer long gone, now’s the perfect time to start thinking about building a new capsule of the very best autumn dresses, a carefully considered collection that will see you through the rest of this season and beyond – no matter what your schedule has in store. From the transeasonal and easy-to-layer mini to the ultimate occasion dress that’ll make the grandest of entrances, here are the eight essential dresses that every autumn wardrobe needs.
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The Floral Dress
Florals will forever be in fashion’s favour, and like the flowers they come decked in, there’s an almost limitless variety, meaning there’s a floral dress for every sense of style. This autumn, there’s set to be an even greater boom for blooms, especially those that are a little dark, mysterious and moody, so ensure one of these makes its way into your curated capsule.
Read more: Bring the Outside into Your Wardrobe with the Best Floral Dresses
FARM Rio
Silver Floral Tapestry Maxi-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
KITRI
Samira Mixed Rose Midi-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
SZ Blockprints
Silk Jodphur Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Liberty
Eva Belle Gala Short Silk Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
La DoubleJ
Magnifico Midi-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
FARM Rio
Black Vintage Garden Sleeveless Midi-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
RIXO
Melanie Silk Midi-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
The Mini Dress
While minis are big news when temperatures are on the up, don’t be fooled into thinking this kind of dress had no place in your post-summer wardrobe. Just be sure to pick one out one that’s easy to layer-up when protection from the elements is required.
Read more: Cast Your Vote in Team Mini or Maxi Debate
Needle & Thread
Scattered Ditsy Mini-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
La DoubleJ
Mini Swing Mezzaluna Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Ganni
Pleated Georgette Ruffle Mini Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Liberty
Eva Belle Gala Short Silk Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
SZ Blockprints
Jasset Indigo Mini-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Sleeper
Feathered Boheme Mini Slip Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
The Belted Dress
During autumn and winter the temptation to keep hitting snooze is almost irresistible, but doing so means you’ll struggle to get up and out of the house on time – if you haven't got a belted dress to hand, that is. The ultimate throw-on-and-go piece, these pre-accessorised dresses mitigate the need for any added extras, saving you time when you need to get back on schedule.
Read more: Beat the Clock with these Throw-On-and-Go Dresses
S Max Mara
Peonia Cotton and Silk-Blend Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Dries Van Noten
Belted Denim Shirtdress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
FARM Rio
Rose Wild Horses Long Sleeve Mini-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Aje
Lola Denim Mini-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Maria de la Orden
Cora Pink Stripes Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
FARM Rio
Black Classic Garden Long Sleeve Mini-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Dries Van Noten
Floral Shirt Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
The Knitted Dress
With temperatures falling steadily, the dress equivalent of a warm, all-embracing hug probably sounds pretty nice, right? That’s where a knitted dress comes into play. Designed to cocoon you in a cosy shroud of wool, they’ll become your go-to on days when the weather takes a turn for the worse.
Read more: When the Weather Takes a Bad Turn, Here's What to Wear Over Dresses
Masscob
Vorama One-Shoulder Maxi-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
FARM Rio
Black Bucolic Garden Sweater Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Stella McCartney
Asymmetric Compact Rib Sweater Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
FARM Rio
Off-White Braided Midi Sweater Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Paloma Wool
Austin Knitted Mini-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Isabel Marant Étoile
Haro Knitted Maxi-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
The Denim Dress
As effortless to wear as your favourite pair of jeans and crafted from one of the most durable fabrics around, be sure to allocate some wardrobe space to a denim dress (or two). It’s a style that’ll see you from work to the weekend with just the simple addition of a few accessories.
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Stine Goya
Marie Washed Pink Denim Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Frame
Patchwork Micro Flare Denim Mini-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
FARM Rio
Patch Denim Midi-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Ganni
Printed Denim Mini Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Dries Van Noten
Belted Denim Shirtdress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
A.P.C.
Alpine Shirtdress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Paige
Mayslie Mini-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
The Black Dress
Timeless, synonymous with understated elegance and with the rare ability to suit everyone, the black dress is nothing short of a wardrobe cornerstone. There are virtually no limitations to where and when you can wear one, either, helping to extend the versatility and wearability of your wardrobe.
Read more: Discover the Best ways to Wear Black
RIXO
Iris Mini Wrap-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Saloni
Camille Velvet Embellished Bows Midi-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
RIXO
Moniq Sequin Ocean Black Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Sleeper
Suzi Feathered Maxi-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Stine Goya
Brethel Icy Flowers Mini-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Rick Owens
Arrowhead Gown
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Liberty
Eva Belle Tana Lawn™ Cotton Gallery Shirtdress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
The Neutral Dress
Fashion paralysis can strike at any time but we’re all particularly susceptible during autumn when uncertain weather conditions make styling outfits a whole lot trickier. The remedy? A minimalist dress in a neutral, monochrome or earthy colour, the kind of goes-with-everything piece that’ll get you out of a styling rut.
Read more: Make Styling Outfits Effortless by Beating Fashion paralysis
Paloma Wool
Maddox Sheer Lace Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
RIXO
Crisi Silk Halter Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Aje
Wattle Off-Shoulder Midi-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
FARM Rio
Off-White Embroidered Horses Ruffled Midi-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Rick Owens
Seb Pearl Midi Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
YMC
Violette Slub Jersey Midi-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
JW Anderson
Padlock Strap Wrap Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
The Party Dress
There are plenty of occasions that call for a suitably special dress but to prevent any panic buying (which nearly always ends in regret) or declining the invitation altogether, designate the final space in your capsule to an occasion dress you can (and will want to) wear on repeat.
Read more: Get Party-Ready with Liberty's Edit of the Best Evening Dresses
Bernadette
Josselin Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
RIXO
Elena Embellished Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Sleeper
Suzi Feathered Maxi-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Bernadette
Long Bobby Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
FARM Rio
Black Sunny Mood Sequin Mini-Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
The Vampire's Wife
The Shelter From the Storm Dress
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
Free UK Standard delivery within 5 working days on all orders over £100
