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30 Of The Best Autumn Dresses 2022 Has To Offer
May we suggest knitted, shirt, (vegan) leather and printed dresses?
Heading in to the autumn season brings great joy to some people. The ability to layer thick cashmere knits over slinky skirts and dresses, road test those new knee-high boots and consider all kinds of cosy accessories like felt hats and wool capes, is enough to get many very excited. For others, though, who mourn the loss of heat, bare shoulders and open-backs, deciding what to stock in the wardrobe for autumn and winter can be a challenge.
When it comes to really great autumn dresses for 2022, we're here to help. We've scoured far and wide to source you the best midi shirt dresses, sleeveless knit dresses, ruffled smocks and leather wrap dresses, providing options for just about every taste, with some notes for how you might style them.
So, without further ado, here are the best autumn dresses 2022 has to offer...
A really solid, thick camel coloured knit dress that can be dressed up or down and will live in your wardrobe for a long time.
As soon as the leaves turn, it's time to pull out the leather.
A fantastic, bold utility dress in this year's favourite emerald green.
A lovely hug of a dress, with fashion-forward long cuffs.
A cosy, flattering knit to add to your collection of knitted midis.
If you've not got a good rib-knit in your wardrobe, what are you waiting for?
As leather dresses go, this one's a peach. Racer back cuts are sporty and cool, while the midi length and slit keep it classy and elegant and feminine, all at the same time.
You can't really go wrong with a long-sleeved polka dot dress in Autumn can you?
This dress is like the Canadian tuxedo, but in dress form, and we are here for it.
This dress is part utility, part party.
Why wear a wooly knit over jeans, when you could have the ease of a wooly knit that falls to a skirt like this.
Cool brand of the moment Y/Project coming in clutch with the bold printed knits for Autumn/Winter.
How luxurious does this long sleeved dress look?
Banks Knit Dress
Reformation - £200
A long sleeved dress with a couple of lovely details: the thigh-high slit to show off a little flirty leg, the flattering sweetheart neckline and the slight A-line silhouette.
Who says being warm and covered up can't also be a statement?
A cosy dress, but smart at the same time. Pair with riding boots and a nice leather bag.
This drop-waist knitted dress is made with a wonderful lurex fabric that lends that subtle festive spirit to an otherwise extremely functional winter dress.
Can't get your hands on a SKIMS dress? This figure hugging Wolford design is a brilliant alternative.
A contrast stripe shirt dress perfect for office days this Autumn.
A really chic knit dress, for those who favour a simple aesthetic.
Natasha Bird is the Former Executive Editor (Digital) of ELLE.
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