The Best Winter Dresses To Take You From Day To Night
As the mercury falls, reach for these one-and-done cold-weather dresses to take you seamlessly from daytime appointments to evening events, says COLLEEN ROSS
Wearing dresses in winter may not seem like the most obvious or practical of choices, but, as the days grow colder, there’s no better time to embrace the ease and comfort of an enveloping sweater dress or a floor-sweeping jersey maxi. Not only does the uninterrupted silhouette look effortless and instantly polished, but it also layers easily and goes perfectly with heels, loafers and boots alike. Plus, it’s smart enough to take you from the office or a day of errands to dinner or drinks.
Start by seeking out timeless styles in classic shades that you can reach for season after season. In terms of knits, Toteme’s midi dress is a chic example. Exclusive to NET-A-PORTER and part of our NET SUSTAIN edit, it’s finely spun from responsibly sourced wool and comes in a wear-with-everything biscuit shade that looks gorgeous styled with chocolate-brown accessories. For something that makes a bit more of a statement, try Ulla Johnson’s ‘Evangeline’ dress, which is patterned with metallic space-dyed stripes. Elsewhere, trust Altuzarra to infuse every style and silhouette with its signature uptown elegance. The brand’s ‘Honey’ style is cut from butter-soft brown leather and has wrap-around ties at the waist. Match your earrings to the gleaming gold buckle.
It’s a myth that knitted dresses only work for daytime – as brands like Khaite prove, they are an elegant evening option, too. The brand’s ‘Norla’ gown is cut from jersey that skims the figure as it falls and comes in a soft, petal-pink shade. Echo the Resort ’25 styling by teaming it with black accessories. Elsewhere, Salon 1884’s ‘Elodie’ style is perfect for days when you’re heading straight from the office to an event with no time to change – simply swap your flats for heels and finish with a swipe of red lipstick.
Looking to make an entrance? Gabriela Hearst’s ‘Apollonis’ dress is sure to turn heads the moment you walk into a room. Made at a family-owned factory in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, it’s knitted from wool and cashmere-blend with a retro pattern and color-blocked in shades inspired by the most exquisite sunset. Style yours with burgundy accessories.
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