While most may associate dresses with the warmer months, fall is actually one of our favorite times to make use of our favorite sweater dresses and more practical dresses than their strappier summer counterparts. These dresses are anything but boring, in silhouettes reminiscent of both the '40s and '80s, adorned with ruffles, florals, pussy bows, color blocking, and contrast stitching. To achieve the silhouette of the season, pair your sky-high fall boots with a draped midi dress, Victoria Beckham, Marni, and Acne, for an instantly elongating even without showing any skin. For a more feminine silhouette, live out your inner preppy side with pussy bows and floral prints, with options dresses from Prada, Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini, and Gucci. Meanwhile, more structured silhouettes from Ellery, Jacquemus, and Loewe are perfect for the warmer fall days, sans fall jacket. Click through for some of the best options to buy now.
