The Midi Dresses With Maximum Style Mileage
For special events, every day and everything in between, the midi dress balances classic elegance with contemporary flair and is your closet’s secret weapon. Here are this season’s standout styles…
Eminently elegant and endlessly versatile, the midi dress is your one-stop style solution to looking effortlessly put together. The flattering length and easy slip-on silhouette mean midis can be dressed up with heels, dressed down with ballet flats or knee-high boots, and layered up with blazers and chunky knits when temperatures dip.
STELLA MCCARTNEYRuched jersey midi dress€714.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - out of stock38 - out of stock40 - out of stock42 - out of stock44 - out of stock46 - out of stock48 - out of stock
DRIES VAN NOTENBelted checked crepe turtleneck midi dress€765.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size34 - out of stock36 - out of stock38 - out of stock40 - out of stock42 - out of stock44
RÓHESilk midi-dress€330.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size34 - out of stock36 - out of stock38 - out of stock40 - out of stock42 - out of stock44 - out of stock
KHAITEElio pleated pointelle-trimmed wool-blend midi dress€2,980.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizex smallsmall - out of stockmediumlargex large - out of stock
For FW24, brands such as Valentino Garavani and Ferragamo have embraced the style’s demure origins with sleek, vintage-inspired silhouettes, enticing colors and feminine details. Debuted on the runway in Paris, Stella McCartney’s ice-blue dress from our NET SUSTAIN edit is cut from slinky jersey (spun using responsibly sourced viscose) with exaggerated shoulders and petal-like sleeves. Echo how it was styled in the show with optic-white boots and an oversized clutch. Exemplifying the season’s taste for sleek, feminine shapes, Amsterdam-based Róhe’s lustrous silk midi drapes effortlessly and comes in a show-stopping shade of red. Wear the hue from top to toe with a rouge lip and matching accessories. Alternatively, embrace the season’s penchant for heritage prints with Dries Van Noten’s checked crepe midi dress. Perfect for the office or a gallery opening, it’s decorated with painterly brushstrokes in neutral tones and has a lightly gathered waist. Complement the elegant turtleneck with sculptural gold hoops and finish with point-toe heels.
CHLOÉPleated silk-georgette midi dress€3,290.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size36 - out of stock38 - out of stock40 - out of stock42 - out of stock44 - out of stock46 - out of stock
ZIMMERMANNEden Handkerchief belted floral-print crepe de chine midi dress€625.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size00 - out of stock0 - out of stock1 - out of stock2 - out of stock34 - out of stock
VICTORIA BECKHAMGathered floral-print crepe midi dress€545.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size4 - out of stock68 - out of stock10 - out of stock12 - out of stock14 - out of stock
PROENZA SCHOULERTatum ribbed-knit midi dress€552.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizex smallsmallmedium - out of stocklargex large - out of stock
When it comes to event dressing, Jacquemus’ open-back ‘Favola’ midi dress offers the opportunity for your own Marilyn Monroe moment, while Khaite’s pointelle-knit navy number is the epitome of understated city style. Wear yours to a drinks reception with low-heeled mules and a tuxedo-style jacket. Of course, we can’t mention FW24 and not talk about boho – the trend first took hold in Paris, where Chloé’s Chemena Kamali presented a symphony of gossamer-light dresses strewn with ruffles and lace. That same free-spirited ’70s mood could be found at Isabel Marant, whose ‘Nemil’ dress is dappled with a vibrant snake motif first seen on the runway alongside fierce leopard prints. Balance the wispy silk-blend chiffon fabric with glossed-leather boots and a structured bag. Meanwhile, Ulla Johnson’s timeless ‘Lille’ design comes in an elegant black that’s decorated with ruffles enhanced by white topstitching and is perfect for dinner parties.
ISABEL MARANTNemil gathered devoré-chiffon silk-blend midi dress€695.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size34 - out of stock36 - out of stock38 - out of stock40 - out of stock42 - out of stock44 - out of stock
ULLA JOHNSONLille ruffled crepe midi dress
PROENZA SCHOULEREden reversible ribbed wool and silk-blend midi dress€545.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizex small - out of stocksmall - out of stockmedium - out of stocklarge - out of stockx large - out of stock
EMILIA WICKSTEADJancine shirred Swiss-dot cotton-blend midi dress€995.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size6 - out of stock8 - out of stock10 - out of stock12 - out of stock14 - out of stock16 - out of stock18 - out of stock
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