I Combed Through All 4804 Dresses at Mango, Zara, Shopbop—These 25 Are Killer
In recent years, I've grown increasingly enamored with dresses. With this one exquisitely simple piece, I'm instantly capable of getting clothed and out the door quicker all while feeling polished and stylish. It's pretty magical if you think about it. Aside from jumpsuits, there are no other articles of clothing that you can slip into without having to figure out what else to wear with them (save for shoes, of course). Sure, I enjoy layering combinations and experimenting with fresh silhouettes and formulas, but my loyalty will always be with an amazing dress. This, in part, explains why I recently spent more time than I care to admit scouring through all of the dresses on Mango, Zara, and Shopbop. These three sites are reliable spots for finding my next frock; whether it's for an upcoming fall wedding (I've got two of 'em), something for the office, or simply an everyday dress that I can toss a coat over once temperatures cool down.
More to the point, I love dresses. If you share similar sentiments, then the 25 options I'm highlighting below from the 4804 current choices on the three aforementioned retailers above should certainly pique your interest. Scroll down to shop my picks and to get started on your outfits for the new season ahead.
While white dresses may feel summery to you, challenge yourself to style these bright pieces with autumnal separates—like a multicolor cardigan, socks, and loafers—to make it work for autumn.
Did someone say party dress? The lace trim on this light lime green dress gives off a boudoir-inspired aesthetic that's alluring and versatile.
On a recent trip to London, I was informed by a group of locals that there is an entire Instagram account devoted to spotting this polka-dot dress out in the world. If you care to take a peek, check out @hot4thespot.
Dresses in unexpected textures, like this khaki poplin beauty, are especially exciting to experiment with for fall. I love how it looks layered over a pair of baggy jeans.
Once autumn rolls around, dark-wash denim in cute '70s silhouettes—like this button-front dress—feels especially fitting. Style with a pair of tall leather boots.
The sweaterdress gets an Olsen-esque update by way of this luxe-looking number.
Give your wardrobe a pinch of bohemian flair with a paisley-print dress. It goes well with leather accessories and wooden jewelry, by the way.
Translate your floral dresses to fall by wearing them with moody footwear, like utilitarian boots or monk-strap flats.
If feeling like you're wearing a cozy blanket around your body all day sounds appealing, add to cart.
Transition to cooler temperatures and cozier color palettes with this neutral-hued patchwork dress.
A long-sleeve printed midi dress looks perfect when accessorized with taller boots.
This super-simple slip dress is giving me major Kate Moss '90s vibes. I'd wear this piece of minimal perfection with a pair of low-heel strappy sandals for an evening out.
If you tend to opt for a mini hemline but want something that feels more appropriate for fall, go for a long-sleeve floral situation like this floral dress.
Why wear one print when you can wear two and look twice as stylish? Seems like a no-brainer…
Introduce velvet to your wardrobe with a dress in a super-bright color, like this sky blue iteration.
Everything from the voluminous sleeves to the corset detailing to the cinched waistline makes this little black dress something major to talk about.
You can't go wrong with a floor-length dress in floral pattern; try wearing yours with contrast-print shoes for a cool combination.
The different panels of plaid—contrasted by the pop of brown—make this new arrival from Zara look far more expensive than it actually is.
Up next: seven fall dress-with-boots outfits to bookmark right now.
Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 asBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out Wholesale Replica Bag restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)
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