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These Capsule Wardrobe Dresses Will Never Go Out Of Style
If stocking up on capsule wardrobe dresses isn’t on your fall to-do list—what are you doing? Building a timeless closet filled with timeless pieces is one of the best things you can do in fashion. With endless trends creeping upon us season after season, it only makes sense to have a few go-to staples to rely on. After all, you never know when a special occasion might pop up, and the last thing you want to do is spend your last hours pairing together a last-minute ensemble. Stay prepared—this upcoming fall season and everyone after that with capsule wardrobe dresses. As major statements themselves, you can never go wrong with adding more designer dresses to your closet—now now and not ever!
NORMA KAMALI Diana Gown
MAEVE Sheer Long-Sleeve Mini Dress
Classic Silhouettes You Must Always Have
Regardless of things like color and texture, shape is the most important factor of capsule wardrobe dresses. Silhouettes like bodycons and skaters are all must-haves you should own for every season. If you’re unsure where to start, we’d recommend checking out the GIVENCHY Ruffled Jersey Mini Dress and the BY MALENE BIRGER Falina Ribbed Wool Mini Dress. These two staples are the best options on the market—favoring no trends at all. While they certainly do fit in with the crows this FW season, they’ll likely hold the same sparkle next year, too. And before you long for some color, never forget the power of a good old black dress. If there’s any shade you should stock up your capsule wardrobe dresses in, make it black.
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DOLCE & GABBANA Satin Corset Mini Dress
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NORMA KAMALI Strapless Grace Mini Dress
$225 -
DONNA MORGAN FOR MAGGY Draped Skirt One-Shoulder Dress
$178 -
VERSACE Patch-pocket Double-crepe Mini Shift Dress
$2,450 -
BOTTEGA VENETA Structured-neckline Cotton-blend Twill Midi Dress
$4,700 -
GIVENCHY Chain-embellished Ruffled Crepe De Chine Midi Dress
$2,300 -
CULT GAIA Akaia Dress
$398 -
AFRM Jennan Rhinestone Rosette Ruched Mesh Maxi Dress
$128 -
ROSIE ASSOULIN Off-the-shoulder Taffeta Midi Dress
$2,195
Capsule Wardrobe Dresses In Timeless Prints
While yes capsule wardrobe dresses certainly include LBDs and all the neutrals you can think of, they can also include a bit of color. Classic prints such as leopard, gingham, and houndstooth are all examples of patterns you can enjoy all year round. Not to mention, it’s a great opportunity to add a little bit of spice to any basic and solid wardrobe.
Our personal favorite will always be the infamous REFORMATION Mara Midi Dress. If you don’t have a piece in this print already, we suggest snagging one before they’re all gone this fall season. As a major FW trend, leopard is yet again taking the win when it comes to prints. And while this dress does bring on some color on its own, it’s still versatile enough to pair with others. Capsule wardrobe dresses like this one are great examples of pieces you can pair together to make them your own!
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