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No matter the occasion or season, there are always plenty of opportunities to wear a dress and, of course, an overwhelming amount of options from which to pick. And since there really is no bad time of year to invest in one, we’ve put together an edit of our favorite dresses you can shop this month. Check back every month for a new selection of styles, handpicked by Vogue.
Your winter wardrobe needs a great dress—or two—and our favorite new arrivals in that category are all perfect for right now. December’s Dress Edit has warm, winter-proof knits and glittering options galore, perfect for all of the month’s many festivities. A few highlights: Khaite’s Tate mini dress, pictured here from Vogue Shopping’s holiday dressing shoot–just add tights. There are also plenty of styles that speak to this season’s top trends—Proenza Schouler’s elegant red maxi will make a stylish statement this season. Plus, there are tons of polished dresses perfect for the office, fête-ready silhouettes for cocktail parties—or both, like Altuzarra’s metallic threaded knit midi. All of December’s best new dresses, and more, below.
The Stretchy Maxi
Your new 9-to-9 dress, thanks to a perfectly fitted bodice and flowy skirt.
The Dress to Impress
If you’re going for sparkle, might as well do it in dazzling Michael Kors—just add a boyfriend blazer à la Amal Clooney. Who knows… you might just find your own George under the mistletoe!
The Romantic Floral
Bows! Puff sleeves! A ruffled collar! The only thing missing from this picture is you in it.
The Velvet Slip
Vince’s velvet slip is three of our favorite things: easy to style, soft to the touch, and wearable long beyond the first midnight of the new year.
The Scene-Stealing Shoulder
Nothing like personal space-commanding sleeves to help you make a beeline for the bar.
The Flirty Fringe
A cheeky wink at sequin dressing.
The Ethereal Gown
Delicate and dreamy, Altuzarra’s Lola dress features a banded waist and all-over polkadot tulle—a choice pick for a night at the ballet.
The Surprise Hit
Torn between separates and a mini? Themis would say a blazer dress strikes the right balance.
The Subtle Shimmer
Sequins can be laid-back, as evidenced by the simplicity of this floor-skimming tank dress.
The Silky LBD
Heavyweight satin, arched cuffs with the sweetest buttons, and a sharp, low-cut neckline make Khaite’s Tate dress a party circuit must-have.
The Winter Print
Few do graphics quite like JJ Martin’s LaDoubleJ.
The Evening Florals
Can’t wait for part two of The Crown? This brocade floral dress might fill the Windsor Castle-shaped hole in your life (or at least, wardrobe) until the finale premieres on December 14.
The Winter’s Day Dress
Bell sleeves and monochromatic color-blocking get a big yes from us every time.
The Sequin Steal
Not one, not two, but three Vogue editors have this festive dress in their carts right now.
The Metallic Maxi
When it’s main character energy you want to channel, leave it to Helmut Lang to deliver with a drapey gold maxi.
The Pleated Skirt
Imagine your favorite turtleneck dovetailed with your favorite skirt—that’s this dress.
The Sweater Sleeves Sheath
The underlying message of Marina Moscone’s clever design: More hugs!
The Sweater, Dress
Like your favorite knit, but longer.
The Party Hemline
Swishy hemlines are perfect for floating around the office with a coffee and cookie in hand.
The Elegant Evening Dress
Long and lean, Co’s black maxi dress gives you carte blanche for accessorizing.
The New Year’s Eve Mini
Fashion girlies everywhere can agree: This fluid, sequined mini has “ball drop photo-op” written all over it. Snaps for big bows!
The Knockout Red Maxi
Move over tomato girls, your season has peaked! This winter is all about the cranberry—bountiful in knits and dresses.
The Shimmery Knit
How to do sequins without resembling a spinning disco ball.
The Beaded Beauty
Thousands of tiny bead embellishments make up this mod work of art.
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The Scarf Dress
Bold red dominated as a color trend for most of 2023, and things are no different for the shade as we enter the holiday season.
The Night-Out Nightie
Part of Dôen’s holiday capsule, the Calsi slip dress gets an evening-ready update in lush velvet and a dainty trim. Plus, it’ll look great against a velvet banquet!
The Imperfect Polka Dot
Seen on Altuzarra’s runway, this blousy dress remixes the classic polka dot—in lieu of neat spots are artful smudges.
The Not-So-Basic LBD
Puff sleeves and micro floral embroideries give this classic LBD just the right amount of feminine touch.
The Sequin Slip
For those who want a no-fuss approach to holiday dressing, look no further than a simple yet sequined slip dress. It checks all of the boxes!
The Sweet Stripes
Add dimension to your velvet frocks this season courtesy of Saloni’s black midi with pale pink stripes. Loose sleeves and an asymmetric trimmed hem add movement.
The Butter Yellow Sweater Dress
Melt into Jil Sander’s luxuriously soft wool sweater midi this season and achieve stylish winter dressing in a snap.
The Winter Florals
Despite monochrome tones, this sweeping silk maxi dress from Veronica Beard is as whimsical as they come. Wear with tights and a chunky cardigan.
The Twisted Velvet
A delight for any occasion, Toteme’s modest yet masterfully twisted velvet long-sleeve silhouette is the LBD your closet needs.
The Red-Hot Must Have
If you only buy one dress this season, make it this. Toteme’s crepe maxi has Vogue editors’ (and readers’!) approval for day and night, thanks to a flowy, easy-to-style silhouette in fall’s most popular hue.
The Cozy and Colorful
An endlessly wearable take on the knit dress, Missoni’s colorful (but not overpowering) maxi would look incredibly chic with brown suede knee-high boots—and we love the tiny mohair detailing throughout for visual intrigue.
The Luxe Velvet
‘Tis the season for velvet dressing, and Asceno’s rich jewel toned dress doesn’t read overly holiday, making it the perfect double duty option for day dressing and occasions.
The Winter White Maxi
Channel your inner ballet core with Altuzarra’s ribbed maxi, which combines a basic long-sleeve top with a lovely drop-waist skirt. Pair with your favorite ballerina flats.
The Hostess With the Mostess
Nothing says changing of the seasons like fall foliage. Erdem’s dinner-party ready puffed sleeve satin midi will have you wearing autumn’s color palette on your sleeves, literally.
The Turtleneck Midi
Keep it cozy in this turtleneck midi from Mango, best paired with black opaque tights and leather riding boots. Silver accents optional.
The Polkadot Puff Sleeve
Business in the front, party in the back? Rixo’s take on fall’s beloved polkadot print is festive without being too on the nose. Tiny buttons adorning the back bring an element of surprise to the long-sleeve, maxi silhouette.
The Elegant Evening Slip
For timeless evening attire, consider Victoria Beckham’s fluid slip dress, featuring a delicate lace trim and sultry low-cut back. Style it with an oversized satin blazer and pointy pumps.
The Dressed Up Jersey
Simplify nighttime dressing with this budget-friendly pick from J.Crew. The soft, stretchy jerseys hugs your body in all the right places—without restricting movement. Statement jewelry, either a necklace or look-at-me-now pair of earrings, and heeled sandals complete the look.
The Cherry Red Slip
Wear the season’s boldest color to your next wedding or date night courtesy of this simple slip from Staud.
The Two-In-One Dress
Is it a skirt? A sweater? Surprise! It’s both. Anyone who loves a trompe l’oeuil moment will appreciate this textural play of wool and satin.
The Holiday-Ready LBD
Sheer tights and chunky loafers would look so good with this velvet minidress—the perfect party number for all your upcoming festivities.
The Sweater Slip
The chicest way to get dressed this season is with a dress that does the sartorial work for you. Enter: Brandon Maxwell’s cashmere crewneck with silk maxi skirt.
The Festive Pleats
Go from day to night with ease with this wine-red Ulla Johnson dress. Satin gives the swishy midi a subtle shine, with all-over pleating delivering on elegant movement.
The Sequin Starlette
A shimmery dress doesn’t have to be evening-only. Our favorite way to wear sequins now? With relaxed separates in contrasting fabrics—think a grey sweatshirt or cashmere crewneck—for daytime versatility.
The Striped Sweater Dress
The classic Breton stripe gets the pumpkin spice treatment with this wool- and cashmere-blend sweater dress. Add a belt—or not—it’s a cozy pick that’ll work with ballet flats and lug-sole leather boots, alike.
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The Slinky Maxi
A ribbed knit dress is a luxurious way to stay cozy and chic come cooler temperatures. Select one like this 100% wool maxi from Faithful The Brand with extra long sleeves that flare out for added detail.
The Two-in-One
We love Proenza Schouler’s day dresses; they’re endlessly versatile and always spot on, but this dress seems to take things to the next level. Slip straps over your shoulder for just a peekaboo of a floral print; or, let the straps drape about your waist for a deconstructed look.
The Grecian LBD
For fall, Tory Burch gives us a dress that is about to be your next favorite. Hone in on the asymmetrical draping details that will cling to your figure gorgeously. It’s the most elevated knitted LBD we’ve seen in a while.
The Asymmetrical Floral
There’s a slight retro vibe emitted by this floral Ulla Johnson dress with its sepia hues. What we love most, though, is the unexpected asymmetrical gathers at the waist.
The Sleeveless Turtleneck
Don’t be perplexed by a sleeveless turtleneck silhouette—it’s made for layering! Slip a long-sleeved shirt underneath for some color blocking or sport a cardigan on top of this 100% merino dress. Plus, grey is the color of the season.
The Already-Styled Dress
With this dress, Sacai is doing what it does best. This knit and shirtdress pairing comes together in an easy but chic two-in-one midi dress that you’ll want to wear all season long. (A back view of the dress reveals how interesting this piece really is.)
The Polka Dotted Piece
Polka dots need not be prissy—as evidenced by this ballon-sleeved dress from Zara. Named one of fall 2023’s biggest trends by our Vogue Shopping editors, polka dots are high on our shopping lists.
The Corduroy Dress
Certain fabrics scream fall—corduroy is one of them. There’s something extra special about a seasonal dress. This Max Mara look, which reads like a skirt and top set, comes in a lovely pale yellow.
The Fall Romance
Altuazzara interprets cottage core with sophistication in this blousy silk dress in a meadowy print. Wear it off-the-shoulder or with a round neck—it’s a dress with versatility!
The Short and Sweet
Who says sweater dresses can’t be mini? Everlane’s wool and recycled poly blend dress comes in an easy swing silhouette that will pair perfectly with tights or knee-high boots.
The Sculptural Knit
Somehow, a knit dress feels like a piece of architecture—courtesy of Proenza Schouler. When worn, this toffee-colored frock feels transformed with a cinched waist and a high-mock-neck detail.
The Witchy Slip
Devoré-velvet (or burnout velvet) with a rose pattern and a slit with satin ruffles down the side make this Rodarte dress party-ready. It’s the perfect thing to wear on your next big night out.
The Retro-Chic
Dôen’s blousy midi dress showcases how to do fall florals. In a print dubbed Moonlight Garden with pussy-bow dress is ideal for injecting a bit of flora into your wintery wardrobe.
The Polo Collar Pick
We can’t get enough knits come fall and winter. Simple knit dresses are great, but why not select one with a bit more detail—like a polo collar, button fronts, and gorgeous balloon sleeves? And opt for navy instead of black, while you’re at it.
Shop our favorite styles from September 2023.
The Gold Buttons
A touch of gold takes a simple black turtleneck dress to the next level—Tory Burch’s clingy jersey dress features gleaming buttons along the sleeves and neckline. When worn, you might even want to skip the jewelry altogether.
The Gorgeous Gray
You’ll live in this Totême dress this fall—and for many reasons. Firstly, its gray hue is the color of the season. And then, a slouchy but chic fit will work for just about any occasion, depending on how it’s styled. Did we mention how warm it is?
The Minimalist Floral
Floral patterns can seem a bit intimidating set but this maxi from Toteme is perfectly understated—a black-and-cream colorway and a not too fussy floral make this minimalist-friendly.
The Asymmetrical Oxblood
Take the concept of goddess dressing straight in the fall and winter seasons with ruched and clingy dresses that showcase draping. Tove’s take in a moody dark red hue is downright stunning.
The Something Blue
It’s sweaterdress weather—don’t be blue summer’s over, wear the hue in a bold, saturated tone. Ganni gives us a cheerful and cozy option.
The Buttoned-up Frock
We can’t get enough of Proenza Schouler’s dresses—the chicness just doesn’t stop. This style is a prime example. A latte-colored hue, a rolled neck collar, and contrast cuffs that expand up to the elbow—what more could you want?
The Optical Illusion
Fringe came back this season in a big way. But if you don’t want to commit to the look, this Chloé dress winks to the trend brilliantly. A hemline mimics the movement of fringe while remaining totally covered up—no strings attached, literally!
The Smocked Select
As temperatures drop, there’s no need to leave your smocked dresses behind. Instead, opt for one in a deeper hue like this pick from Cara Cara. The brand is known for its prints, but they do an LBD pretty well.
The Retro Dress
This Zara pick smacks of the 1970s. With a mock neck, oversized pockets, and an overall groovy vibe, this dress is beginning to be worn with a great pair of boots.
The Last Call Linen
Fall may be ahead of us but it’s not yet time to retire your linen dresses. From a trans-seasonal dress in the fabric, look to Staud’s belted maxi that screams end-of-summer chic.
The Posh Pick
There’s much to appreciate in this dress. The shirtdress silhouettes, the pieced-together accordion pleats, the waist-tie detail, and the use of color. Wear this to the workplace, and you’ll get the job done in style.
The Moody Velvet
Patterned velvet is incredibly luxe—Saint Laurent does it well on this asymmetrically draped mini dress in a color palette that celebrates the new season.
The Satin Shirtdress
Your next favorite dress is here—this Everlane frock has it all: body-hugging pleating, a crisp color, a perfect midi length, and a wonderful (not-too-bright) color. Wear this on repeat.
The Slick Tie-Dye
Tie-dye’s bohemian associations are long gone. Wear this turtlenecked dress just about everything this season—to the office or a night out. It’ll look great paired with knee-high boots.
The Salut-Worthy Dress
For fall, Prada played around with workwear and utility. These concepts come to life in this button-front dress with epaulette-style shoulder tabs.
The Fabulous Faux
A great leather dress is made even better when it’s faux. Proenza Schouler’s White Label gives us a cinched midi dress (with two ruching ties) that is sure to be a hit no matter how you style it.
The Canadian Ballgown
Consider this the Canadian Ballgown, a slightly dressier version of the double-denim shirt and jeans pairing. Cos’s mid-wash style is the dress you didn’t know you needed.
The Blousey Floral
Hill House Home’s line of dresses extends far beyond napping. This sleeved black floral midi dress is made for the new season.
The Great White
You might already have a white dress but we can guarantee it’s not as lovely as this one. With flounced details, delicate pin tucking, and a waist-cinching tie, this Ulla Johnson dress has it all.
The Cream Dream
A cozy knitted maxi dress is a joy of the cold-weather season. One in winter white can serve like a blank canvas to accessorise any which way.
The High-Collar Smock
With subtle puff sleeves, a gorgeous high collar, and smocking around the waist, this J.Crew dress is as comfortable as it is stylish. The micro-sized floral printed dress will look as great with sneakers as it would with a heeled boot.
The Wallpaper-Worthy Print
Cara Cara knows a thing or two about prints. This jewel-toned knitted dress is splashed with a sophisticated floral print that feels just right for fall.
The Medium Black Dress
Every wardrobe needs a LBD—but also a medium black dress. This dress by Chloé fits the bill with its bell sleeves and luxurious wool knit fabric.
The Raspberry Delight
Merlette is known for its flounced, smocked dresses. This new silhouette in a drop-waist, long-sleeved style stand, especially with this somewhat unexpected berry hue.
The Night Out Dress
This silk dress from Dries Van Noten is pieced together in a series of floral printed panels—there are bias cuts in the skirt and a diamond point at the center. It’s the kind of clever construction championed by the luxury label.
The Cozy but Chic
Side slits on this A.P.C. dress add a bit of edge to the 100% wool mixi style. Plus, with an over-sized fit and loose drape, it’s a dress with contrast.