8 long-sleeve dresses that solve fall dressing

Skip the layering game with these polished midi, mini, and maxi dresses that work from desk to dinner.

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8 long-sleeve dresses that solve fall dressing

Skip the layering game with these polished midi, mini, and maxi dresses that work from desk to dinner.

In brief

Skip the layering game with these polished midi, mini, and maxi dresses that work from desk to dinner. Long-sleeve dresses eliminate fall's temperature problem without requiring extra layers or cardigans. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.

The fall layering problem solved

The fall layering problem solved

Long-sleeve dresses handle fall's temperature swings without needing cardigans or extra layers. These eight styles in ribbed knits, satin, checks, and cotton work from desk to dinner as-is.

Wine polka dot maxi, $60

A plunging V-neck maxi in wine and cream with a waist seam that creates an hourglass shape. The jersey fabric moves rather than clings, so it adds shape without pulling.

“Style with pointed courts and pearls and you've got a dress that reads more expensive than $60.”

Ribbed henley mini dress, $71

A ribbed knit henley button-up mini that pairs with tights and boots. Soft enough for Sunday lounging but structured enough to wear straight from the gym to brunch.

“It's soft enough to live in on a Sunday, and structured enough to slip on after a gym class and wear to brunch.”

Khaki stripe shirt dress, $56

A utility-inspired midi shirtdress with a collar and cinched waist. The button front lets you adjust the leg slit to show off knee-high boots, now sixty percent off.

Leopard print chiffon midi, $178

A lace-trimmed leopard print midi in weighted chiffon that drapes instead of clings. The quality fabric carries you through fall and into spring with leather boots and gold hoops.

“Leopard print is the one pattern that always feels exciting, and this playful lace-trimmed midi dress is an instant confidence boost.”

Black fitted jersey dress, $45

A fitted black jersey shirt dress with a collar for structure and a side slit for ease. At forty-five dollars, it's an affordable basic with a quiet luxury feel.

“Sometimes the dress that gets the most compliments is the one that looks like it took no effort at all.”

Pale blue asymmetric shirt dress, $95

A wrap-effect pale blue dress with gold button details and an asymmetric hem. The office-ready tailoring stands out against warm fall tones, now forty percent off.

“Pale blue isn't the obvious fall color, which is exactly why this one stands out in a sea of warm, earthy tones.”

Chocolate brown satin dress, $148

A chocolate brown satin dress that catches the light and cinches at the waist. Perfect for fall weddings and parties, styled with gold heeled sandals and a matching clutch.

“Chocolate brown satin that catches the light and cinches exactly where you want it to.”

The big picture

Long-sleeve dresses eliminate fall's temperature problem without requiring extra layers or cardigans.

Read the original on Cosmopolitan

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