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The Dress Edit

It’s Official, Sleek High Neckline Dresses Are Back For Another Year

Fall is here, winter is on the way, and sleek high-neckline dresses are making a seriously chic comeback for the cool weather ahead! So, maybe you’re looking for the ultimate high-neck evening dress. Or, perhaps you’re in need of high-neck styles you can wear casually to make your off-duty closet feel instantly more elegant. Either way, this edit has everything you need to fully embrace the trend! Will you opt for a dramatic long-sleeved style by Zimmermann or Costarellos? Or will it be a versatile day-to-night design by Norma Kamali or La Double J? Whichever of these dresses you choose, you’ll look and feel instantly more stylish…

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High Neckline Dresses With Long Lace Sleeves

When it comes to high neckline dresses, we’ll always adore designs with long lace sleeves. Luckily, we’ve been far from disappointed and even found it tricky to narrow down our favorites for this edit! However, we fell head over heels for the Sensory lace flared dress by Zimmermann. From the long, sheer lace sleeves and voluminous ruffled bodice to the voluminous ankle-length skirt and sheer lace panel on the bodice. Everything about this striking black dress exudes drama and luxury, perfect for the season ahead. So, style this dress with simple heeled sandals and a coordinating clutch for a showstopping entrance at your next event.

 

Meanwhile, if you’re looking to add a little color to your look, the lace maxi gown by Costarellos should be top of your to-buy list. Firstly, this dress demands attention with a beautiful bronze lace and a high embroidered neckline. Secondly, it boasts long lace sleeves. an intricate button-through bodice, and an ankle-length skirt with a flounced hemline. Lastly, if all of this wasn’t enough to steal your heart, it has an eternally flattering boned bodice with structured bra cups. It’s the quintessential autumn evening dress and we highly recommend adding it to your closet before it inevitably sells out!

Shop more high neckline dresses selected and reviewed by our expert fashion buyers and stylists

  • ZIMMERMANN Appliqué Linen Mini Dress

    $850
  • ALESSANDRA RICH Velvet High Neck Draped Long Dress

    $1,990
  • ALESSANDRA RICH Polka Dot Silk High Neck Long Dress

    $1,960
  • SUPERDOWN Mallory High Neck Dress

    $88
  • BHLDN Kamila High-Neck Lace Midi Dress

    $298
  • BARDOT Remy Lace Long Sleeve Mini Dress

    $149
  • PACO RABANNE Floral-print High-neck Dress

    $1,430
  • RICHARD QUINN Nia High-neck Sequinned Gown

    $2,130
  • ERDEM Bead-embellished Ruffled Cotton-faille Midi Dress

    $8,695

High Neckline Dresses With Seasonal Prints

With so many gorgeous printed high neckline dresses on our list, we just have to point out our favorites. Like the Pearl floral-print midi dress by Rixo! This stunning midi dress has a cut-out back and the prettiest hand-drawn floral print. Made to stand out, the multi-color print works perfectly against the black background. The result? A party dress you’ll want to wear again and again!

 

Finally, mini dresses like the Vernita floral-print dress by Alice + Olivia should be your go-to for the weeks ahead. With an irresistibly moody floral print, high neckline, puffed sleeves, and a sheer overlay, this dress is equal parts pretty and stylish. So, style yours with black heels, preferably in velvet, for the cutest autumn/winter party look going.

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