The 10 Most Irresistible Dresses of Fall

This season, the dress is making a major comeback and is determined to make us forget the same old jeans-and-sweater combo. On the runways, it appeared in babydoll versions at Miu Miu and McQueen, covered in lace at Saint Laurent and Givenchy, or figure-hugging at Alaïa. In short, there’s something for every taste and every mood. From the mini that always delivers to the long floral dress and the burgundy leather number that creates an entire look all on its own, the editorial team has uncovered 10 gems to pull out all fall long.

The floral dress is still very much in the running. Ba&Sh takes it into fall with a dark green floral-print version, fully buttoned and beautifully cinched at the waist with smocking. It perfectly captures the brand’s very bohemian DNA with its ruffled skirt and long sleeves. Our little twist to make it even cooler? Knee-high suede boots and an oversized blazer to tone down its romantic side.

Reformation opts for a long silk dress that skims the figure, with a fluidity that gives it plenty of allure. Feminine, slightly sensual but never too much, it’s one of those pieces that can effortlessly transition from day to night. Tone it down with chunky boots and knitwear during the day, then bring out the heels in the evening. Two looks from a single dress: our overflowing wardrobe will thank us.

What if we swapped our favorite blazer for a dress that does all the work for us? Martin Martin offers a black wrap-style mini with a crossover neckline, structured shoulders and a beautifully defined waist. The detail that seals the deal: its gold button, placed like a piece of jewelry. Add a long coat and knee-high boots: guaranteed Parisian style.

With its flowers against a black background, Petite Mendigote delivers a dress that fully embraces its romantic side. Generous length, fitted waist, ruffled collar, long sleeves and floral print: all the ingredients come together in this statement piece. Pair it with a leather jacket and rock-inspired ankle boots to keep things from looking too prim and proper.

If there’s one fabric that truly announces the arrival of fall, it has to be corduroy. Maison 123 adopts it in a straight-cut shirt dress, belted at the waist and finished with patch pockets. The result: that little retro charm we love, without looking like we’ve stolen a dress from grandma’s trunk. Chocolate leather boots, a few pieces of gold jewelry and voilà: our Sunday uniform.

At Zadig & Voltaire, even the little fall dress has something slightly rebellious about it. Short, fluid and printed with an Oxford blue bandana motif, it defines the waist before revealing a pretty V-neckline. In other words, the perfect piece for anyone who runs a mile from overly sensible dresses. Add an oversized biker jacket and ankle boots, and the message is clear.

The little black dress, yes, but only when it has that special something that makes it extraordinary. Sandro gives it a jewel-like appeal with a neckline adorned with beaded flowers that almost doubles as a necklace. Its figure-hugging knit then flares out into a little skirt: exactly the kind of detail that transforms a great classic into a highly desirable piece. With black tights, patent ballet flats and a beaded bag, it already has our next dinner look all figured out.

With its figure-hugging knit, pink and red floral print and delicate ruching placed at the waist, this Rouje dress hugs the silhouette and flatters it without trying too hard. With heeled Mary Janes and a trench thrown over the shoulders, we’ve probably found the perfect Parisian uniform: all that’s missing is the red lipstick!

No frills and no eye-catching prints: Victoria Beckham prefers to let the cut do the talking. Her Edith dress takes the black dress down to mid-calf and plays with a fitted waist, a V-neckline and stunning gathered sleeves. Exactly the kind of dress that requires very little effort: pumps, a beautiful bag, some gorgeous jewelry and that’s it.

Forget the leather jacket for a moment: this fall, leather comes in dress form. Toteme chooses a deep burgundy shade and works it into a cocoon silhouette with rounded sleeves and distinctly sculptural volumes. The kind of piece that stands entirely on its own, and thankfully so: at that price, we fully intend to let it command all the attention. With minimalist heels and barely any jewelry, it honestly needs nothing else.

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