Dress for the season: Our top dresses for fall

As summer draws closer, it's time to update your wardrobe for the cooler months ahead. Cozy autumnal dresses should replace your lightweight sundresses. While many wait until Labor Day sales to begin fall shopping, you don't need to wait - there are already stylish transitional pieces available from current pre-fall and early-fall collections.

Before the post-holiday rush really kicks in, take advantage of the opportunity to refresh your fall wardrobe now. Fall dresses are versatile workhorses that solve the morning decision-making process with an easy yet put-together full outfit. We appreciate their convenience as the weather shifts and layers become necessary.

Rather than fussing with separate tops, bottoms, and layers, a dress keeps you feeling polished and comfortable from day to night. Browse our selections for dresses that transition seamlessly from the office to after-work drinks with friends. Bask in the ease and appeal of these low-effort, high-style garments that carry you through the season in chic simplicity.

Slip dresses

Slip dresses prove their versatility as truly transitional pieces. Their often minimalist silhouette exudes effortless elegance suitable for any season. As the calendar shifts to autumn, certain hues seem omnipresent - think warm cinnamon, burnt orange, and chocolate brown. We also can't get enough of tones evoking "rust." Channel your inner bohemian vixen in this flowy, bell-sleeved maxi dress that's perfect for the new season.

The floor-grazing length and relaxed fit nail the hippie-chic aesthetic while allowing a full range of movement. Its fluttery bell sleeves add a breezy touch perfect for cooler evenings. The fabric drapes softly to accentuate your figure without clinging. This dress lets your style shine through with its decidedly retro-inspired design. Inspired by '70s rock heroines, it will have you feeling confident and carefree all fall long.

Knit dresses 

In autumn, a knit dress rises from want to necessity. Can you truly embrace the season without at least one cozy knit number? It would certainly prove more challenging (and chilly). From sophisticated sweater dresses to ribbed styles with a loungewear vibe, knit dresses are guaranteed to keep you warm in crisp fall air.

Nothing matches the convenience of an all-in-one sweater dress - simply throw on your favorite wool coat and you're prepped for any September through November activity. A stretch-rib dress ensures comfort while allowing easy layering possibilities. Whether topped with a tweed blazer for the office or plush faux fur when temperatures fall, your bottom half stays cozy and chic.

Versatility and warmth make this knit dress a fall closet essential. Forget fussing with separate pieces - ease and style are effortlessly achieved. Our recommendations have you covered season after season in soothing, cozy fabrics that feel as good as they look. Invest in one or two transitional knit dresses and stay seasonally spirited with minimum effort.

Textured dresses

For autumn, we embrace all things textured. Don't be shy - have fun experimenting with rich fall fabrics like faux fur, leather, plush velvet, and even denim. While too warm for summer, denim truly shines when temperatures cool. Rock your effortless style in a midi, mini, or A-line silhouette.

As for faux fur and leather, if full coats aren't yet needed, dress them up instead. A faux leather mini flaunts an edgy look perfect for day or night. With cool silver snap details and slouchy shoulders, channel your inner rebel in this biker-inspired number.

Texture adds intrigue to any season. Try a velvet dress in jewel tones or a faux fur skirt adding coziness to tailoring. Autumn lets you layer and play - don't hesitate to mix materials and silhouettes for a look that's uniquely yours. Express yourself freely while staying perfectly on trend. This season, dare to shine in richly textured pieces sure to turn heads.