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Tips From A Stylist: How To Wear A Mini Dress In Winter
Midis and maxi dresses are great but if you love short silhouettes like me, you want to know how to wear a mini dress in winter. The good news is, that there are countless ways to style your favorite short dresses for both work and weekend days. Plus, they still make the ideal cold weather evening looks with a few simple styling tips. Keep on reading for my top tips, alongside the best new-in designer mini dresses, bags, and shoes to make your mini-dress outfits the most stylish they can be.
How To Wear A Mini Dress In Winter With Boots
One of the simplest and most stylish answers for how to wear a mini dress in winter? Add a pair of cold-weather boots. From ankle boots to knee-high styles, they’ll make your mini-dress outfits instantly chicer and warmer. For example, the Freya floral mini dress by Free People. With a warming velvet fabric and the ultimate fall/winter color palette, this pretty, brown puff sleeve dress with floral detailing is the ultimate off-duty dress. Stay on color theme and pair yours with the Vicky 90 ankle boots by Saint Laurent and the Vela small woven bag by Etro. Finally, tights and a long wool coat will perfectly contrast this ensemble while fighting off the chill.
Meanwhile, opt for the Roanna sheath dress by Black Halo when the occasion calls for something a little smarter. Layer your look for warmth and wear this dress over a long-sleeved shirt or sweater. Then, add sleek black leather knee boots, a matching black bag, and a weather-appropriate trench coat. I highly recommend the Voyou leather buckle knee boots by Givenchy and the double G crossbody leather bag by Gucci.
Shop more winter mini dresses selected and reviewed by our expert fashion buyers and stylists
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DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Sonoya Dress
$418 -
SAINT LAURENT Open Back Velvet Skater Mini Dress
$4,250 -
ISABEL MARANT Felie Short Dress with English Embroidery
$770 -
ISABEL MARANT Dulce Viscose Short Dress
$690 -
VALENTINO GARAVANI Long-Sleeve Ruffled Mini Dress
$4,500 -
LOVESHACKFANCY Lavender Pointelle-Knit Mini Dress
$495 -
ISABEL MARANT Daphne Dress
$1,590 -
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Sheska Dress
$398 -
CURRENT AIR Chevron Pleat Mini Dress
$138 -
CURRENT AIR Ruffled Mini Sweater Dress
$138 -
SHOW ME YOUR MUMU Bonfire Sweater
$148 -
BLACK HALO Roanna Sheath Dress
$415 -
MAEVE Long-Sleeve Collared Sheer Mini Dress
$168 -
MAEVE Puff-Sleeve Keyhole Embroidered Mini Dress
$178 -
FREE PEOPLE Sunkissed Mini Dress
$168 -
FREE PEOPLE Freya Floral Mini Dress
$198 -
VALENTINO GARAVANI Cotton-Blend Velvet Mini Dress
$4,900 -
HOUSE OF HARLOW 1960 Marni Dress
$158 -
L’ACADEMIE Marianna Izel Mini Dress
$208 -
VERONICA BEARD Saude Shirtdress
$498 -
ELLIATT Revolve Asta Mini Dress
$260
How To Wear A Long-Sleeve Mini Dress In Winter
If you’re wondering how to wear a mini dress in winter and stay warm, look out for long sleeves. These dresses will make your outfit much more wearable as temperatures drop, plus, they look seriously chic! For example, the chevron pleat mini dress by Current Air. Firstly, this sleek navy dress is ideal for day-to-night events this party season. Secondly, it looks stunning with both heels and boots. My advice? Slip into this dress with tights, your go-to winter coat, and a classic pair of black leather boots. Invest in a pair like the pointed-toe booties by Gucci that will serve you and your closet for countless seasons to come. Then, add the Givenchy Voyou small shoulder bag to finish your look.
Lastly, we all need the perfect little black dress in our closets. The Lavender pointelle-knit mini dress by Loveshackfancy is destined to sell out and will see you stylishly through countless smart and casual events this winter. Pair it with the Santia knee-high boots by Christian Louboutin and the Bayswater, grained leather satchel bag by Mulberry for a timeless outfit you’ll reach for on repeat.