10 Fall Dress Outfits Fashion People Are Wearing This Season
As soon as the temperatures begin to drop (and we mean really drop), a dress might be the last thing you reach for when putting together your fall ensembles, especially when you don't consider yourself a dress person. But when you have the right accessories to style with your fall dress outfits, you might start to think otherwise. And once you have those looks down, you'll want to wear them every single day of the season.
With all that in mind, styling a dress for fall can be easier said than done. After all, when you have one major piece in your ensemble along with layers to consider, the idea can veer toward overwhelming. Luckily, that's where we come in. To give you a head start on putting together undeniably chic ensembles, we've gathered looks from our favorite fashion girls to show how to style a dress for the colder season.
Take a cue from these ladies and scroll down to see each of their outfits below. Trust us—if you weren't a dress person before, you're about to be.
Style Tip: If you need to layer up once the weather cools, try styling a printed dress underneath a classic trench coat.
We're convinced that everyone needs a good trench in their life.
Style Tip: To give a shirtdress more edge, add on a sleek leather jacket and chunky boots.
Style Tip: Once the weather cools down, wrap yourself in a sleek knit dress for fall. And if you want to dress it up, throw on a pair of knee-high boots.
These buttons take an otherwise plain dress and make it downright beautiful.
Style Tip: Fall is the perfect time to wear a chunky sweaterdress. Sport it with a leather jacket to give it a cool NYC twist.
You'll want to cozy up in this chic knit dress every day this fall.
Style Tip: A puff-sleeve dress balances perfectly with all your black boots this fall, especially tough styles like combat boots.
Style Tip: A long-sleeve printed dress will look ultracool with crisp white sneakers.
Style Tip: When the temperatures cool down, a knit dress with a pair of chunky boots will be one of your go-to ensembles.
We're all about menswear-inspired shoes this fall.
Style Tip: Create a cool contrast by styling a pretty puff-sleeve dress with hiking boots.
This dress proves gingham is more than just a summer print.
Style Tip: A button-down dress will look great with classic sock boots.
Style Tip: When in doubt, opt for a classic slip dress. And when you need a foolproof coat to wear over it, a cardigan will never do you wrong.
It doesn't get any prettier (or easier) than this basic cropped knit.
This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.
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