I Spent Hours Online at H&M, Mango and & Other Stories to Find the Best Dresses
Confession: I am a lazy dresser. Between my tendency to get ready in a hurry and my reliance on a five-piece roster of wardrobe staples, the outfits that actually make the cut are, generally, fairly unimaginative.
This is exactly why I love dresses. Slip one on and you've got an instant outfit ready to go once you've decided which shoes to wear. There's no easier way to look put-together—a fact that is especially true this season thanks to the on-trend and expensive-looking styles landing on the high street at the moment.
Jessica Skye wearing a sold-out & Other Stories dress.
Specifically, I've been impressed by the dresses from & Other Stories, Mango and H&M of late. There are so many trends to get excited about this season, and these new-in pieces seem to tick all the right boxes. From the knitted designs that call for cosy styling—I'm thinking a cashmere scarf and combat boots—to flirty party options, there's a dress for every event in your autumn/winter calendar.
If you feel like your best self in shorter hemlines, prepare for some charming designs ranging from pinafore silhouettes to fringed minidresses. Rely on printed midis for easy everyday wear? Me too, and & Other Stories is tempting me big time with its autumnal motifs. Scroll on to see if they catch your eye, too.
& OTHER STORIES
Based on the cut of Stories' beloved puff-sleeved linen summer dress, the silhouette has been tweaked slightly for autumn (a looser sleeve and a tie front) and rendered in satin. This will be a hit for party season.
MANGO
H&M
Next up, The 9 Most Expensive-Looking Pieces on the High Street This Week
Bébhinn Campbell is an Edinburgh-based fashion and lifestyle writer and editor. She started her first blog at age 14 and went on to intern at publications in Berlin and London, including Dazed & Confused and Indie magazine.
A job at a fashion startup took Bébhinn from Ireland to Scotland in 2019, where she now works as a freelance journalist and copywriter covering everything from travel and interiors to styling advice. As a contributor to Who What Wear, Bébhinn always keeps her eyes peeled for emerging trends and looks worth writing about. She prides herself on her ability to cut through the noise and identify solid investment buys, exciting new brands and fresh takes on classic design.
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