The Comfortable and Elegant Winter Dress Trend I'd Pick Over Jeans Any Day

It's such a shame to let your summer wardrobe have all the fun; in my opinion, winter dresses are just so much better than their warm-weather counterparts. Crafted from luxurious velvets, hardy cottons and sumptuous silks, winter dresses are all about opulence and luxury. Whilst some may favour jeans or wool trousers throughout the coldest months, I maintain that a maxi dress is not only the more stylish solution but actually the warmer one, too.
Layering seamlessly over thick wool tights or even fleece-lined leggings, a longline dress is the ultimate in insulating winterwear. Whilst I'm enamoured with elegant long-sleeved maxi dresses, you don't have to limit yourself to this one style during winter. When styled with a sharp blazer or a neat jacket, sleeveless and even strapless maxi dresses can add an elegant finish to your winter wardrobe. And right now, there are lots of excellent styles to consider.
Across the board, high-street and designer brands have crafted elegant winter maxi dresses for us to shop right now, from knitted roll neck styles to flowy black dresses peppered with gold embellishments, this season's styles are better than any I've seen before.
Whether you're looking for a winter maxi that's doused in glitter, trimmed with ruffles or finished with a bow, read on to discover my edit of the best winter maxi dresses to shop this season.
SHOP MY EDIT OF THE BEST WINTER MAXI DRESSES:
A cosy jumper dress that can be dressed up or down with ease will become a wardrobe staple.
Dôen does dresses so well, and this chic cotton style has risen to the top of my wish list.
Jewelled tones like this look great with both silver and gold jewellery.
If you've always wanted to add prints to your wardrobe, now is the time.
The dramatic shoulders really elevate the feel of this timeless design.
The off-the-shoulder silhouette is so elegant.
The perfect winter party dress. Style with or without tights and don't forget your most dazzling pair of heels.
Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.
With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.
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