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The Dress Edit

New Transitional Dresses To Wear Every Day Of August

The best transitional dresses live right in between summer and fall. The two are not only the most fashionable seasons, but the perfect mix of trends any girl would love. Whether it’s a midi you can wear on cooler nights or a tank dress you can rock under the sun, there are many designer pieces to snag now. The splurge is well worth the investment when you realize the possibilities of each option. With a closet full of transitional dresses, you can be sure you’re ready for every day, week, or month of the year. We’ve got the rundown on the market’s top 30 dresses to stock up on. Scroll to discover the best pieces to get you ready for fall, but still comfortable in summer!

Transition Dresses, But Fall-Inspired

We all know that the best transition dresses are a mix of both the current and next season’s trends. But what about Fall? After all the heat, we can’t wait for the crisp air and fall color palette—although not much different than this summer’s. However, if we had to put two dresses at the top of our list, it would be the ALESSANDRA RICH Floral-print Mini Dress and the 8PM Floral-print Tie-neck Dress. For obvious reasons, these hidden gems showcase Fall in all of its glory, while still being wearable for the remainder of the summer. After all, what’s a good outfit if it isn’t versatile! Surely the best transitional dresses are. Just slip one of these bad boys on to experience the upcoming Fall season for yourself!

Shop more Transitional Dresses selected and reviewed by our expert fashion buyers and stylists

  • ALTUZARRA ‘Anouk’ Dress

    $1,895
  • DÔEN Haleigh Dress

    $348
  • ALESSANDRA RICH Printed Draped Silk Long Dress

    $2,110
  • ZIMMERMANN Matchmaker Lift Off Linen Mini Dress

    $1,750
  • ZIMMERMANN August Linen Midi Kaftan Dress

    $695
  • DONNA MORGAN FOR MAGGY Keyhole Extended Shoulder Midi Dress

    $128
  • EN SAISON Polka Dot A-Line Dress

    $138
  • ZOE AND CLAIRE Shirred Long Sleeve Midi Dress

    $98
  • ZIMMERMANN Lexi Short Linen Wrap Dress

    $650

A Summer Look To Soak Up The Last Bit Of Sun

The sun isn’t going anywhere, but the best transitional dresses can help to soak up that last bit of heat and sun rays. What’s summer without a beautiful dress to sail the day anyway? When we think of the season in all of its facets, we couldn’t write this edit without the NICHOLAS Kiki Floral-print Maxi Dress. One of our favorite designers and a classic silhouette of the season, this midi will give you a reason to leave the house. If your outfit can’t do that—get a new one (this one!) Simply throw on your go-to sandals and a mini handbag, as you won’t be using much of these in the coming months. Summer is all about being effortless and making fashion work for you, not against you. As the transitional dresses start rolling in, don’t forget that you still can enjoy a good old summer outfit!

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