My Favorite Dresses This Fall Are Under $40, But You'd Never Know It
I've said it before, but I'm actually not much of a dress person. It's weird, I know, but normally I prefer a good jeans or pants look. Normally, that is. As I continue to work from home and embrace a more comfortable way of dressing, I've found myself wearing dresses more and more these days. So maybe I'm late to the game, but I'm relishing the ease of throwing on a pretty dress with a cool pair of boots or sneakers depending on my mood and calling it a day. What could be better than that?
As fall sinks in, I've turned my attention to a number of stylish fall dresses to continue my infatuation. Thanks to all the cool and versatile pieces in our very own namesake clothing line right now, all my favorite fall frocks are delightfully affordable (I'm talking under-$40 affordable) but look like they could easily go for triple that. To see what I mean, scroll on to see each dress I'm eyeing and fill up on outfit inspiration for how to style them along the way.
Seeing as this already looks good with black ankle boots, I'm pretty much sold.
This print makes a chic statement. I'd add a wide waist belt to add even more style to it.
This leather-looking material feels so right for fall.
If you're feeling trendy, layer this underneath a sweater vest with the collar sticking out.
Taking notes on how to accessorize this dress with fun jewelry.
Can you ever go wrong with puff sleeves and a square neckline?
Paired with chunky shoes and cute socks, this is a whole vibe.
It's the balloon sleeves for me.
I love how good this looks with statement-making knee boots as modeled above.
Beige continues to be the chicest color to wear right now.
When people say "dress it up or down" I'm pretty sure they're talking about this versatile number.
Wear this with boots now and layer over a chunky knit sweater once the weather really cools down.
For when you want to keep it neutral but not boring.
I just know this would look amazing with brown boots.
Everyone needs that one easy mini dress in their closets and this is mine.
The easiest way to wear the wine color that was all over the fall 2020 runways.
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Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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