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 fall
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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 fall
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 fall wardrobe needs.
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The Floral Dress
Florals will forever be in fashion’s favor, 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.
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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.
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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-accessorized dresses mitigate the need for any added extras, saving you time when you need to get back on schedule.
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The Sweater Dress
With temperatures falling steadily, the dress equivalent of a warm, all-embracing hug probably sounds pretty nice, right? That’s where a sweater dress comes into play. Designed to cocoon you in a cozy shroud of wool, they’ll become your go-to on days when the weather takes a turn for the worse.
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The Denim Dress
As effortless to wear as your favorite 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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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.
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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 color, the kind of goes-with-everything piece that’ll get you out of a styling rut.
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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.
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