The Best Dresses For Fall
Rich textures, lush jewel tones, and modern shapes—these are the fundamentals of the kind of form-meets-function dresses that never get old. What’s more, fall affords room to go big with embellishments, meaning layering over crochet tights feels just right.
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Applique and Lace
Geometric lace and a structured silhouette offer a minimal, more modern approach to the over-the-top Victorian trend—without skimping on any of the romance. SELF-PORTRAIT GUIPURE LACE MIDI DRESS, Net-A-Porter, $530 WOLFORD TIGHTS (worn throughout), Wolford, $530 -
Embellished
Edgy and endlessly wearable all at the same time, this mixed-medium piece reads kind of sculptural due to how well the lace bodice, asymmetrical silk skirt, and zipper details play together. 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Lace Bodice Dress, goop, $895 -
Baby doll
Think of this goop shop favorite as a not-too-literal nod to the baby-doll dresses of the ‘90s. It’s best suited for off-duty wear, layered under chunky knits and big scarves. BY TIMO Rosebud Printed Sleeve Dress, goop, $565 -
Floral
Thanks to the adaptable combo of a conservative hemline, neutral coloring, and luxe silk fabrication, this oversized floral shift is particularly hardworking, ideal for anyone tasked with dressing for both day and night in one go. MOTHER OF PEARL A Carlthorp Triple Georgette Dress, goop, $795 -
Chiffon
Tonal floral prints are synonymous with the season. When applied to such a pretty, bohemian-inspired silhouette, the feminine sensibility is amplified to great results. ULLA JOHNSON Clemence Dress, Ulla Johnson, $552
Shop More Fall Dresses & Ankle Boots
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BY TIMO WHITE LACE DRESS goop, $595
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Sunday Best Dashner Dress Aritzia, $120
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MAJE Rituel crepe dress Net-A-Porter, $375
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JENNIFER MEYER
DIAMOND HEART
STUDS goop, $1,075 -
madewell cylinder
hoop earrings Madewell, $24 -
CHLOÉ Harlow gold
and sliver-tone
feather earrings Net-A-Porter, $625 -
AURELIE BIDERMANN
Bianca Hoop Earrings Kirna Zabête, $470 -
ISABEL MARANT Ras De
Cou gold-plated
bead necklace Net-A-Porter, $280 -
topshop Signet
Band Topshop, $14 -
tory burch PLEATED SILK SHIRTDRESS Tory Burch, $450
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VALENTINO ‘Camugarden’ dress Farfetch, $4,390
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GIAMBATTISTA VALLI Floral-
jacquard crepe dress Matches Fashion, $2,752 -
DOLCE & GABBANA Crochet-collar
daisy-print dress Matches Fashion, $2,350 -
zara LONG TUBE DRESS Zara, $99.90
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PROENZA SCHOULER Floral
Crêpe De Chine Dress La Garçonne, $1,950 -
PIERRE HARDY NEW
CASUAL LEATHER
ANKLE BOOT goop, $795 -
tory burch DEVON
BOOTIE Tory Burch, $550 -
VICTORIA, VICTORIA BECKHAM
Cady mini dress Net-A-Porter, $1,100 -
MOTHER OF PEARL ROSEBURY
FRENCH COTTON DRESS goop, $895 -
cos HIGH-NECK DRAPED DRESS COS, $135
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EDUN Ribbed Stretch-Knit and Guipure Lace Midi Dress Net-A-Porter, $1,195
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SEE BY CHLOÉ Eyelet-Detail
Cotton-Poplin Dress Matches Fashion, $327 -
SAM EDELMAN Bryton
leather ankle boots Net-A-Porter, $200 -
AQUAZZURA Sexy
Thing cut-out suede
ankle boots Matches Fashion, $662 -
ann taylor Leah
Suede Cutout
Peeptoe Booties Ann Taylor, $158
Special Thanks To:
- Photographer: Taea Thale
- Fashion Director: Laurie Trott
- Hair: Charles McNair / Jed Root
- Makeup: Kristina Brown / Jed Root
- Model: Alex Elizabeth / Photogenics
- Studio: Cactus Cube Studio