As the days grow colder, finding warm yet fashionable ways to wear your favourite dresses can be a challenge. But just because the weather’s turned bleak, it doesn’t mean your wardrobe has to follow. Read on to discover simple yet stylish ways to wear dresses in winter and make a statement every time you head out this chilly season.
How to style a dress in the winter
Changing up your dresses for winter is easier than you’d think. Here are four effortless ways you can switch up your look to feel warm and wonderfully stylish this season. Discover how to style a dress in winter, and you’ll be able to create countless new looks with your winter dresses – and impress everyone you meet!
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Layering
Printed dresses add so much scope to your wardrobe. You can wear them alone in spring and summer, then layer them with tops and jackets during the chilly months. Try wearing short sleeve or pinafore-style dresses with a roll neck top underneath – you’ll love the feel of the high-quality, light-to-wear micromodal fabric we selected for this Supersoft Micromodal Roll Neck.
For lots of new outfits, think about how to wear dresses in winter with jackets. Choosing chunky, snuggly wool knitwear will give your dress a casual feel, while luxury textures elevate it for evening or those occasions that call for something a little more special. You’ll look timelessly stylish when you wear our Luxury Faux Fur Gilet over this Script Print Tie-neck Dress. Or, try our bestselling Perfect Ponte Dress with our new-season Satin-lined Collarless Jacket. The unique embroidered-effect fabric will make you the talk of all your friends, while the silky lining feels sublime to slip over your shoulders.
Want to make sure you stay extra warm? Start your outfit the right way with this indulgent Soft Wool and Silk Vest. Made from lightweight merino and premium silk, it feels indulgently soft next to your skin. Take a moment to read our handy guide to layering to discover more ways to build layered looks.
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Experiment with luxury knitwear
When figuring out how to wear dresses in winter, luxury knitwear offers a invitingly comforting solution. By combining the cosy texture of a knit with the smooth fabric of your dress, you’ll create a stylish contrast and enhance your overall look.
For an easy daytime elegance, wear your Perfect Ponte dress 6995 with our brand-new Warm Wool-blend Coatigan 4088. Generously enriched with wool, it’s easy to shrug on indoors and out. You’ll also find yourself reaching for this Rib-knit Merino Shawl Cardigan 9488 when wondering how to style a dress in winter – and spring. The premium pure merino is perfectly warm for the chillier months, yet light and breathable enough for the sunshine next season.
Cosy socks and tights
Socks and tights are a must-have when the temperature drops, allowing you to still wear your favourite skirts and dresses when it’s really cold.
Choose high quality black tights like these Flexible Waistband 60 Tights 9021, and you won’t just stay warm. You’ll enjoy perfect softness, feel comfortable all day, and confident in a dress that fits and sits that bit better – the adaptive waistband is smoothing and roll-free, allowing your dress to drape seamlessly over your figure.
Nude tights are another key piece, essential for deciding how to wear dresses in winter and every season beyond. You’ll definitely want to include a pair of these Synergy 40 Support Tights 9059 in your drawer. Made with support and a hint of shimmer, they add a touch of elegance and polish to your winter dress. Why not get them in black, too?
The perfect wool coat
Wearing your dress with a wool coat is a chic and practical way to get ready for winter. The texture of wool complements the elegance of your dress, making it easy for you to feel wrapped up yet perfectly put-together.
If you buy any coat this year, make it this Satin-lined Italian Wool Coat 7174. It's a true style investment, in luxurious bouclé wool and a timeless denim blue that goes with just about everything. Slip it on over our Relaxed V-neck Pocket Dress 5162 for a snug, seasonal look that will earn admiration from all your friends.
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Shop luxury women's clothing now
Whether you layer up in luxurious textures or feel irresistibly snug in wool coat, there are plenty of ways to know how to wear dresses in winter. Discover perfectly fitting, handcrafted dresses in our new-season collection now – plus a range of stylish pieces to complement them.