The No-Trousers Red Carpet Trend Jennifer Lopez and Meghan Markle Both Love
I love a good suit. An alternative to the traditional cocktail dress, I love opting for tailored pieces for weddings and other formal events. However, come summertime, I’m a pretty big advocate for going trouser-less. This is why I’m such a fan of the trend that celebs like Dua Lipa and Jennifer Lopez just can’t stop wearing on the red carpet: the tuxedo dress.
The perfect marriage of a suit and minidress, tuxedo dresses are essentially just elongated tuxedo jackets or blazers and are sometimes cinched at the waist. They're a sure-fire way to look polished for any occasion. What I love most about them is their versatility. They look great paired with towering sandals or pumps, but they can just as easily be paired with any sneaker trends for a casual yet elevated look. Another styling tip? Many tuxedo dresses have an oversized fit, so I love pairing mine with a designer belt to create some shape.
Ahead, I scoured the internet for the best tuxedo dresses out there (at every price point, of course) so you can step up your night-out game in a big way. Keep scrolling to shop all of my picks.
1. Zara Blazer Dress
2. MACH MACH EMBELLISHED BLAZER DRESS
More is more with this highly embellished blazer dress.
3. ASOS Luxe Ultimate Tux Dress in Black
4. MANGO DOUBLE-BREASTED DRESS
5. KAREN MILLEN TUXEDO WRAP DRESS
So chic.
6. JACQUEMUS TAILORED BLAZER DRESS
Short sleeves and midriff cut-outs? The perfect end-of-summer dress.
7. ABERCROMBIE FITCH VEGAN LEATHER BLAZER DRESS
8. PHASE EIGHT Tuxedo Dress
If you're asking yourself whether or not you need this in your wardrobe, the answer is yes. You absolutely do.
9. ANNA QUAN BLAZER DRESS
10. LAVISH ALICE MINI BLAZER DRESS
11. H&M DOUBLE-BREASTED BLAZER DRESS
12. NASTY GAL PLUS FEATHER BLAZER DRESS
The feather details on this one are everything.
13. PRETTY LAVISH NOTCHED-PANEL BLAZER DRESS
Rather than buttons, this chic little number features hidden popper fastenings and corset details.
14. Self-Portrait Houndstooth Blazer Dress
This will look great with strappy sandals or knee-high boots.
15. ANTHROPOLOGIE TIE-WAIST BLAZER DRESS
16. OFF-WHITE WRAP-STYLE BLAZER DRESS
If you're a fan of colour, this one's for you.
17. H&M DOUBLE-BREASTED BLAZER DRESS
18. 4th RECKLESS BLAZER DRESS
19. TOPSHOP CURVE ULTIMATE BLAZER DRESS
20. MASSIMO DUTTI DOUBLE-BREASTED BLAZER DRESS
This piece originally appeared onBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing U.S. and has since been updated.
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