I’m Dress Obsessed—Here Are 27 On My Winter Wish List

I will not disclose the number of dresses currently hanging in my closet right now (insert embarrassed face emoji here) but let’s just say I have a slight obsession when it comes to the easy-to-wear staple. And just because it’s winter, it doesn’t mean I’ll be casting them aside anytime soon. In fact, I love a good winter dress-tights-boots situation and there are certainly plenty of fresh new frocks currently piling high on my winter wish list right now.
Since we’re skipping the office holiday parties and big festive soirée’s this year, today I wanted to highlight some of the more casual winter dresses to slip into this cold-weather season. These strike the perfect balance of cozy and chic—some ideal for lounging, others perfect for a casual winter walk, or a holiday dinner with the family. Take a peek below and pair these casual winter dresses with your favorite slippers, boots, and cozy layers this season.
This also comes in ivory but I love the sky blue hue of this unique bolero dress.
This dress has two of my favorite things—a retro collar and ribbed knit fabric.
A houndstooth print makes everything more chic.
For a cozy winter look add suede knee-high boots and a soft shearling coat.
Elevate your look and style this warm knit dress with a chain belt.
Up next, if our editors could only buy 3 pieces for winter, these would be them.
Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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