A dress is the quickest route to a finished outfit, and the designer options are broader than ever. Silk, lace, knit and sculpted shapes are all part of the current mix. This edit gathers the dresses that feel accessible without losing their design.

Designer Dresses That Are Easy to Say Yes To
One piece, the whole outfit
Dresses solve the question of what to wear in a single move. The right one looks considered with almost no styling at all.

Crewneck Cotton-Blend Maxi Dress
Éterne

Jessie Gauze Maxi Dress
All Three

Veronica Knit Maxi Dress
STAUD

Stretch Cotton-Modal Maxi Halter Dress
Éterne

Kyoto Cotton Cocoon Camisole Maxi Dress
BONDI BORN

Idette Floral-Appliquéd Linen-Blend Maxi Dress
Significant Other

Tanzania Pointelle-Knit Organic Cotton Maxi Dress
THE GARMENT

Jersey Maxi Dress
MAJESTIC FILATURES

Eleannora Embroidered Cotton Maxi Dress
Sea

Cata Lace-Trimmed Silk Maxi Dress
THE GARMENT

Odessa Open-Back Satin Maxi Dress
Arcina Ori

Pascal Strapless Maxi Dress
ROAME

Elemental Ida Maxi Dress
Paris Georgia

Tily Crepe Maxi Dress
Significant Other

Pia Maxi Dress
Baobab

Exclusive Cotton-Blend Maxi Wrap Dress
Another Tomorrow

Niko Sleeveless Chiffon Maxi Dress
Leset

Waves Jersey Maxi Dress
Baobab

Hedi Modal-Jersey Maxi Dress
Éterne

Withheld Gathered Crepe Maxi Dress
Third Form
More maxi dresses
Short dresses are lighter and work with boots or flats. Dresses are the fastest way into the trend, since one piece is the whole outfit.

Exclusive Solstice One-Shoulder Satin Maxi Dress
Third Form

Karma Zebra-Print Maxi Dress
Bond-Eye

Anchored Satin Maxi Dress
Third Form

Visions Lace Maxi Dress
Third Form

Lilou Maxi Dress
By Malene Birger

Ottie Mesh Maxi Dress
Bond-Eye

Ruffled Maxi Dress Exclusive
ARAKII

Mambo Reversible Maxi Dress
Baobab

Exclusive Matilda Draped Maxi Dress
Harris Tapper

Amaris Chiffon Maxi Dress
STAUD

Lilou Maxi Dress
By Malene Birger

Exclusive Santina Crepe Maxi Dress
Arcina Ori

Exclusive Visions Satin Maxi Dress
Third Form

Exclusive Ruffled Crepe Maxi Dress
ARAKII

Tallulah Silk-Blend Maxi Dress
ROAME

Stretch Cotton-Modal Maxi Tank Dress
Éterne

Kate PYRATEX® Power 3 Maxi Dress
The Park

Exclusive Eveline Satin Maxi Dress
Arcina Ori

Katie Maxi Dress
By Malene Birger

Margi Ruffled Cotton-Blend Maxi Dress
STAUD
Still more maxi dresses
Midi lengths are the most flexible, and suit the office as well as dinner. Here the dresses come in every length and cut, so the look is easy to match to an occasion.

Celele One-Shoulder Maxi Dress
Baobab

Exclusive The Sheer Turtleneck Maxi Dress
SLOAN

Lyon Satin Maxi Caftan Dress
BONDI BORN

Lyon Panelled Satin Maxi Dress
BONDI BORN

Danielle Maxi Dress
Baobab

Textured Linen Sweater Scoop Maxi Dress
Onia

Exclusive Draped Crepe Maxi Dress
ARAKII

The Blossom Ruffled Maxi Dress Exclusive
Favorite Daughter

Muse Reversible Knit Maxi Dress
Baobab

Lace-Trimmed Silk Maxi Slip Dress
Fleur du Mal

Dori Cotton Poplin Maxi Dress
The Latest

Jessie Gauze Maxi Dress
All Three

Ribbed Jersey Halter Maxi Dress
Éterne

Lilou Maxi Dress
By Malene Birger

Exclusive Darcy Satin Maxi Dress
Arcina Ori

Elle Embroidered Chiffon Maxi Dress
ELCE

Marcielle Cotton-Blend Maxi Dress
By Malene Birger

Miranda Maxi Dress
ROAME

Aures Silk-Cotton Maxi Dress
By Malene Birger

Call Me Maybe Draped Maxi Dress
Rosie Assoulin
Even more maxi dresses
Maxi dresses bring movement and need very little else. For anyone who dresses in one decision, this is the group to start with.

Exclusive La Isla Paloma Off-The-Shoulder Mesh Maxi Dress
Ay Que Calor

Supima Cotton Maxi Dress
MAJESTIC FILATURES

Aures Silk-Cotton Maxi Dress
By Malene Birger

Strip Denim Maxi Dress
Dala

Alessandra Pleated Maxi Dress
STAUD

Darcy Open-Back Satin Maxi Dress
Arcina Ori

Annie Jersey Maxi Dress
The Park

Suspension Georgette Maxi Dress
Third Form

Tanzania Pointelle-Knit Organic Cotton Maxi Dress
THE GARMENT

Klara Cotton Maxi Dress
SIR.

Oda Strapless Jersey Maxi Dress
Eres

Fine Jersey Slip Maxi Dress
St. Agni

Lola Maxi Dress
Baobab

Rio Maxi Tank Dress
Leset

Stretch Cotton-Blend Jersey Maxi Dress
Éterne

Audrey Crepe-Georgette Maxi Dress
Arcina Ori
Mini dresses
Evening styles are the ones to keep for the occasions you do not want to think about. Dresses are the fastest way into the trend, since one piece is the whole outfit.

Exclusive Aura Linen Mini Dress
ELCE

Cotton-Blend Mini Kaftan Dress
VERANDAH

Kalli Jacquard Mini Dress
ROAME

Arisa Silk Mini Dress
SIR.

Frill Cotton Mini Cami Dress
Matteau

The Sintra Linen-Cotton Mini Dress
Asceno

Rosaura Cotton Mini Dress
Merlette

Faro Sash Crepe Mini Dress
BONDI BORN

Alice Linen Mini Dress
Posse

Lumiere Mini Pareo Dress
Oseree

Noria Embroidered Silk Mini Dress
SIR.

Ombre Striped Knit Mini Dress
Zulu & Zephyr

Yvonne Linen Mini Dress
Leo Lin

Nori Striped Cotton Poplin Mini Dress
Alfie

Arielle Crepe Mini Babydoll Dress
Leset

Phillipa Crepe Mini Dress
SIR.

Draped Long Sleeved Mini Dress Exclusive
ARAKII

Ardea Cowl Back Satin Mini Dress
BONDI BORN

Collared Linen Mini Dress
Matthew Bruch

Ina Striped Cotton Mini Dress
Ilio Nema

Niona Striped Lace-Trim Mini Dress
SIEDRÉS

Bridgette Linen Mini Dress
ALÉMAIS

Cap Sleeve Denim Mini Dress
Matthew Bruch

ILY Satin Mini Dress
Significant Other
More mini dresses
Short dresses are lighter and work with boots or flats. Here the dresses come in every length and cut, so the look is easy to match to an occasion.

Exclusive La Isla Lurex Knit Mini Dress
Zulu & Zephyr

Exclusive Lexi Leopard Knit Mini Dress
Posse

Cherry Linen Mini Dress
Cara Cara

Fitted Bubble Cotton Mini Dress
Onia

Davina Sequined Mini Dress
SIMKHAI

Cannes Sash-Hem Striped Silk Mini Dress
BONDI BORN

Lira Knit Polo Mini Dress
SIMKHAI

Exclusive Maisha Jersey Mini Dress
Cala de la Cruz

Marqen Mini Dress
LoveShackFancy

Mimi Jacquard Mini Dress
STAUD

Polka-Dot Satin Mini Dress
ROTATE

Flower Crepe Mini Dress
ROTATE

Apron Cargo Army Cotton Mini Dress
Matthew Bruch

Mitir Cotton Mini Dress
Akoia Swim

Exclusive La Isla Veronica Linen Mini Kaftan
Posse

Lydia Jacquard Mini Dress
SIMKHAI

Cleo Cotton Mini Dress
SIMKHAI

Exclusive Symone Organza Mini Dress
SIRAPOP

Darya Lace-Trimmed Linen-Cotton Mini Dress
Posse

Arcadia Cotton-Blend Mini Dress
SIMKHAI

Crocheted Cotton-Linen Mini Tunic Dress
Zulu & Zephyr

Exclusive Sloane Linen Mini Dress
With Nothing Underneath

Carrie Stretch-Bamboo Mini Dress
Alfie

Floriana Ruffled Devoré Chiffon Mini Dress
SIEDRÉS
Still more mini dresses
Midi lengths are the most flexible, and suit the office as well as dinner. For anyone who dresses in one decision, this is the group to start with.

Lay2 Draped Mini Dress
BIRROT

The Bell Sleeve Crocheted Cotton Mini Dress
Anemos

Exclusive Biru Knit Cotton Mini Dress
Akoia Swim

Exclusive Multicolored Cotton Mini Dress
Akoia Swim

Cotton Broderie Anglaise Mini Dress
Matteau

Azeline Haute Habotai Lace Mini Dress
LoveShackFancy

Exclusive Luka Draped Satin Mini Dress
Significant Other

Exclusive Aura Striped Linen Mini Dress
ELCE

The LA Button-Down Mini Wrap Dress
Anemos

Alesa Crepe Mini Dress
STAUD

Fine Jersey Delphine Mini Dress
St. Agni

Fine Jersey Delphine Mini Dress
St. Agni

Azeline Haute Habotai Lace Mini Dress
LoveShackFancy

Exclusive Essie Fringed Linen Mini Kaftan
Posse

Exclusive Coastline Striped Mini Dress
SIR.

Adley Cotton Mini Dress
Bond-Eye

Ardea Tie-Neck Satin Mini Dress
BONDI BORN

Bryn Cinched Crepe Mini Dress
The Frankie Shop

Natalia Printed Linen Mini Dress
ALÉMAIS

Exclusive La Isla Amaya Mesh Mini Dress
Ay Que Calor

Reyna Mini Dress
ROAME

Paros Mini Dress
ROAME

Gayle Striped Mini Dress
LoveShackFancy

Collared Halter Denim Mini Dress
Matthew Bruch
Dresses
Maxi dresses bring movement and need very little else. Dresses are the fastest way into the trend, since one piece is the whole outfit.

Hadlee Cotton Lace Dress
LoveShackFancy

Whipped Henley Dress
Negative

Jada Dress
ROAME

Leonora Cotton Voile Dress
Merlette

Exclusive The Erin Malai Dress
DEME

Exclusive La Isla Taffeta and Mesh Slip Dress
Chan Luu

Donna Cotton Crochet Dress
All That Remains

Velma Dress
La Porte

Luka Knit Dress - Java
Cult Gaia

Costiera Dress
L'IDÉE

Whipped Cami Dress
Negative

Whipped Henley Dress
Negative

Leonora Cotton Voile Dress
Merlette

Dupioni Mesh Dress
Chan Luu

Lay2 Drape Dress
BIRROT

Zoa Cotton Scallop Dress
LoveShackFancy

Opalina Cotton Pointelle Dress
LoveShackFancy

Lily Babydoll Dress
Fleur du Mal

Linen-Blend Wrap Dress
Onia

The Margo Cotton Dress
Leset
More dresses
Evening styles are the ones to keep for the occasions you do not want to think about. Here the dresses come in every length and cut, so the look is easy to match to an occasion.

Exclusive Silk Slip Dress
Kamperett

Exclusive The Long Willow Dress
Favorite Daughter

Exclusive Silk Slip Dress
Kamperett

Marbella Dress
L'IDÉE

Alberte Cotton Dress
Sea

Daphne Bamboo Dress
All That Remains

Marloe Cotton Crochet Dress
All That Remains

Lesley Dress
The Park

Costiera Dress
L'IDÉE

York Dress
L'IDÉE

Air Linen Ruched Halter Dress
Onia

Jessie Dress
All Three

Exclusive La Isla Ancona Linen Dress
Cala de la Cruz

Zenith Pleated Embellished Chiffon Caftan Dress
Aquillora

York Pleated Dress
L'IDÉE

Exclusive Velma Crochet Sequin Dress
SIRAPOP
Midi dresses
Short dresses are lighter and work with boots or flats. For anyone who dresses in one decision, this is the group to start with.

Ezareth Solid Jacquard Midi Slip Dress
LoveShackFancy

Spliced Cotton-Blend Everyday Midi Dress
St. Agni

Cremona Coverup Midi Dress
BONDI BORN

Lindie Cotton Midi Dress
Posse

Techno Dupion Panel Midi Dress
Chan Luu

Camilla Organza-Trimmed Embroidered Satin Midi Slip Dress
By Malene Birger

Hilda Pleated Lace Midi Dress
Sea

Draped Jersey Midi Dress
Anemos

Exclusive La Isla Solana Mesh Midi Dress
Ay Que Calor

Esme Midi Instasculpt™ Denim Dress
DL1961

Exclusive Visions Lace-Inset Satin Midi Dress
Third Form

Crochet Asymmetrical Cotton Midi Dress
Akoia Swim

Boatneck Mixed Media Midi Dress
Onia

Exclusive La Isla Lola Fringed Plaid Crepe Midi Dress
Posse

Janese Off-The-Shoulder Wool Midi Dress
SIMKHAI

Esme Midi Instasculpt™ Wax-Coated Denim Dress
DL1961
More midi dresses
Midi lengths are the most flexible, and suit the office as well as dinner. Dresses are the fastest way into the trend, since one piece is the whole outfit.

Silk Slip Midi Dress
Fleur du Mal

Exclusive Lois Broderie Anglaise Cotton Midi Dress
Posse

Cotton-Silk Bustle Midi Dress
Chan Luu

Tie-Detailed Jersey Midi Dress
Toteme

Ruched Silk Midi Dress
Fleur du Mal

Lay2 Draped Crepe Midi Dress
BIRROT

Mona Printed Hemp Midi Dress
ALÉMAIS

Bebe Midi Slip Dress
Fleur du Mal

Boucle Linen-Cotton Midi Dress
Onia

Margi Cotton Midi Dress
STAUD

Acacia Midi Dress
SIMKHAI

Boatneck Mixed Media Midi Dress
Onia
Gowns and jumpsuits
Maxi dresses bring movement and need very little else. Here the dresses come in every length and cut, so the look is easy to match to an occasion.

Monique Open-Back Satin Gown
Arcina Ori

Deesse Pleated Gown
L'IDÉE

Exclusive Devlyn Satin Gown
Significant Other

De Luxe Gown
L'IDÉE

Exclusive Devlyn Satin Gown
Significant Other

Gilian Vintage Chiffon Gown
THE GARMENT

Helena Chiffon-Detailed Satin Gown
Arcina Ori

Exclusive Devlyn Sheer-Overlay Gown
Significant Other
Sets
Evening styles are the ones to keep for the occasions you do not want to think about. Sets save time, since the work of matching has been done already.
More from the edit
Short dresses are lighter and work with boots or flats. A few more pieces from the edit that did not fit the other groups.

Exclusive Lindsay Crochet Sequin Top
SIRAPOP

Overlay Slip Dress
Onia

Exclusive Valda Satin Pants
SIRAPOP

Exclusive Valda Satin Top
SIRAPOP

Elvi Belted Mini Dress
Significant Other

Exclusive Lucia Mesh Maxi Dress
Ay Que Calor

Madelyn Crocheted Cotton Tunic
Sea

Marella Sarong
ROAME

Stretch Crepe Scarf
Amsale

Esther Chiffon Mini Dress
STAUD

Fine Jersey Handkerchief Midi Dress
St. Agni

Poetry Lace Drawn in Maxi Dress
Third Form

Exclusive Mini Kaftan Dress
VERANDAH

Whipped Cami Dress
Negative

Exclusive Lindsay Crochet Sequin Maxi Skirt
SIRAPOP

Carla Maxi Dress
Baobab
How to make one dress go further
Change the shoes and the layer on top to change the mood. A dress can be worn many ways. If you want to keep browsing, I also put together Best Designer Dresses and Designer Longline Maxi Dresses.









