21 Throw-On-and-Go Dresses That Require Zero Effort Whatsoever
Some days you just don’t have time to think. On such days, you need a hero piece in your wardrobe to save you time, effort, and stress. For us, that piece is unquestionably an easy-to-wear, throw-on-and-go statement dress—one that will instantly elevate your outfit with zero effort or additions required. At most, a pair of staple knee-high boots and a jacket will suffice to finish your effortless look.
The most covetable dresses of fall have an undeniably easy, breezy attitude. Think loose and relaxed silhouettes in autumnal hues. Look for chic details such as beautiful floral or geometric prints, high-neck collars, long sleeves, midi or maxi lengths, or belted beauties. In other words, these are dresses that are anything but basic or boring. Instead, they possess head-turning powers and require absolutely nothing else to make them pop. Yep, you can even forgo all the accessories if you wish. Scroll below as we share our favorite throw-on-and-go dresses for fall.
The tiered details and effortless ruffles make this brown dress stand out from the crowd.
Wear with tights and boots when the temps start to cool.
Up next, I'm a picky shopper, and these are my favorite fall dresses.
Judith Jones is the senior fashion market editor 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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