Endlessly easy to wear, with an elegance that suits almost any occasion. Polished by day, striking by night; equal parts demure and dazzling… The winter midi dress is nothing short of a style miracle – a flawless mix of seasonal warmth and enduring cool – and we’ve curated the cream of the crop. 

Practically Perfect In Every Way

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Erdem's romantic 'Novella' dress is dappled with blurred watercolor blooms in icy shades of blue. Worn on the Fall '22 runway, it's made from plissé stretch-satin that skims your figure and has flouncy ruffles at the collar and cuffs. Echo the show styling by wearing yours with sparkly drop earrings and chunky loafers.

Novella ruffled printed plissé stretch-satin gown

Crafted from a fluid viscose weave, this maxi dress features an open back with rouleau strings to be tied. A long-sleeve style with a round neckline detailed with a binding and gatherings at front.

Open-back black dress

Round neck, long sleeves, oversized cuffs, self-tie detail at the waist, slip pockets at the hips, midi-length, all-over floral print

Lina floral woven midi dress

Fendi drew on its heritage and archives for Fall '22 – the striking silhouettes reference Lagerfeld's time at the helm. This dress is straight off the runway, and cut from silk-satin in a slim silhouette that falls to a midi hem. It's subtly paneled and uniquely layered with an embellished belt and pocket.

Belted paneled silk-satin midi dress

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Crafted from responsibly sourced wool in a beige hue, this longline knitted dress is designed for a loose fit and elevated with a turtleneck, dropped shoulder seams and ribbed trims. Long sleeves, thumbhole cuffs Ribbed trims, back split Certified by the Responsible Wool Standard, to protect the welfare of the sheep and their environment

Longline knitted dress

Inspired by pieces from the Edwardian era, DÔEN's 'Meribel' dress has puffed shoulders and romantic ruffle trims. It's made from cotton-voile patterned with vintage blooms against a vibrant red backdrop and is shirred at the waist to define your figure. Wear it with knee boots or tonal pumps.

Meribel shirred floral-print cotton-voile midi dress

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Comme des Garçons Comme des Garçons' dress is made from tulle embroidered with vintage floral bouquets. Sheer through the bodice and sleeves, it falls to a voluminous layered skirt with an asymmetric hem and has a purposely off-kilter placket with lustrous buttons. Underpin it with a triangle bra for coverage.

Asymmetric embroidered tulle mini dress

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Regular-fit, scoop neck, long puffed sleeves, double-buttoned cuffs, branded buttons, smocked bodice, all-over gingham check pattern, contrast stitching, flared skirt

Gingham-print cotton-mix seersucker dress

Designed in combination with a fitted silhouette and a trapez bottom elegantly falling from the waist line, this pleated dress is an effortless staple that will be one of your autumn-winter essentials.

Kaleidoscope plissé midi dress

Vintage-inspired, feminine pieces like this 'Nadia' dress define DÔEN's collections. Cut from airy ramie, it's framed by puffed lantern sleeves and has pretty ruffled trims along the hem, collar and cuffs. Use the matching belt to cinch the waist.

Nadia belted ruffled ramie midi dress

Gabriela Hearst's Fall '22 collection for Chloé focuses on the hope for a better environment, which in part translates into beautiful palettes that mimic nature - the stripes on this dress resemble the night sky. It's knitted from soft cashmere in a slim silhouette with extended bell sleeves. Wear yours underpinning the coordinating poncho.

Striped ribbed cashmere maxi dress

Mid-weight recycled cashmere blend dress, with open back and crystal-embellished strap

Embellished strap backless responsible-knit dress

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It was Laura Ashley's designs that inspired Batsheva Hay to create her own label in 2016, so it only seems fitting that the two have an ongoing collaboration incorporating prints straight from the archives. This 'Devon' midi dress is made from cotton-poplin patterned with colorful florals and has contrasting crochet trims at the ruff and floaty hem.

Devon pintucked floral-print cotton-poplin midi dress

Inspired by a blooming English garden, the delightfully ditsy Fortune Teller Robe from The Vampire’s Wife is adorned all-over in Liberty’s classic Thorpe floral pattern. Oozing with opulence, this statement silk gown is cut to an elegant A-line silhouette that falls to the ankle with small slits on each side. A romantic, retro-infused design, it has a draped pussy-bow collar and voluminous, puffed-sleeves, complete with dramatically flounced cuffs for a playful yet polished finish.

The Fortune Teller robe

Relaxed fit, round neck, long balloon sleeves, elasticated cuffs, pleated panels at front and back, detachable self-tie fastening at waistband, all over floral print, ruffled hem

Kemala floral-print cotton-blend dress

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Cut from Liberty's Tana Lawn printed cotton, Toogood's multicoloured Haberdasher dress is shaped for a relaxed fit with a high gathered neck and front button closure.

The Haberdasher Tana Lawn Liberty-print dress

Turtleneck. Evasé design. Unclosed. Medium knit. Midi design. Tailored design. Rolled neck. Cable knit collar. Long sleeve. Decorative seams.

Knitted turtleneck dress

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Bursting with colour, the Flowered Leopard midi-dress from Rio de Janeiro-based label FARM Rio brings some Brazilian vivacity to your new-season edit. Beloved by the fashion set for their mood-boosting bold motifs, FARM Rio is favoured for their feel-good fashions. Crafted from lightweight viscose crepe, the Flowered Leopards dress is tailored to a loose, straight fit with a fitted, ruched top that falls to a floaty mid-length skirt. Adorned all-over with a punchy floral print complete with the accompaniment of a prying leopard cat, this elegant dress has a delicately frilled high-neckline and lightly, puffed long-sleeves with ruched cuffs. Pair it with lace-up mules for an eye-catching evening edit.

Flowered leopard midi dress

A long sleeve jersey dress with a woven cotton skirt and side pockets.

Long sleeve jersey and woven mix dress

Jil Sander references minimalist codes for this black shirt dress, which is cut from smooth satin with a stand collar and pintucked bodice.

Pintucked satin shirt dress

Embolden your formal edit with this striking midi-dress from Paul Smith, adorned all-over with the seasonal Shadow Floral print. Effortlessly elegant, this shirt dress is cut to a flattering A-line silhouette, complete with long sleeves and elasticated cuffs featuring the label’s distinctive Artist Stripe. A ‘70s infused style with its abstract floral motif and winged collar, it’s open V-neckline is secured by a classic buttoned placket for a tailored finish typical of Paul Smith.

Shadow Floral midi dress

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With fantastically energetic puff sleeves, a shirred bodice and a cinched waist, this dress does it all. It will take you effortlessly from day to evening and is our dress of choice for Autumn. We love how the simplicity of the skirt flows against these bold features for a style that’s impossible to miss - perfect for all occasions.

Catriona cotton shirred midi dress in midnight sun red

Altuzarra's 'Kliulo' dress is printed with an abstract monochrome print that's enhanced by its structured pleats. Made from lightweight crepon, it's gently fitted at the waist and has wide short sleeves that fan out as you move. Wear yours with black leather accessories.

Kliulo pleated printed crepon midi dress

A belted shirt dress with a tiered hem and side pockets. Featuring gently blouson sleeves and soft puff shoulders. Crafted from the softest, sustainable ECOVERO™ viscose in a classic black and cream spot.

Black spot midi shirt dress

See By Chloé's red crepe dress has an elegant tied neckline with smocked shoulders and a cinched waist, evoking the label's romantic spirit.

Tie-neck smocked crepe dress

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Relaxed fit, wide embroidered collar, puffed shoulders, long sleeves, straight cuffs, drawstring elasticated waistband, two slip pockets at front, all over embroidery embellishment, flared skirt, asymmetric hem

Fiona puff-sleeve linen midi dress

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Collar, long blouson sleeves, all-over graphic print, self-tie belt to the waist, gold-toned buttons, buttoned cuffs, mini length

Rivera graphic-print woven midi dress

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Band collar, V-neck, long sleeves, all-over pleated, sheer lace panels to the skirt, asymmetric hem with frilled trim, midi length crepe dress

Riverso lace-panel pleated crepe midi dress

Victoria Beckham's maxi dress is patterned with a contrasting chevron stripe across the bodice and sleeves inspired by '90s tracksuits. Made from cotton-blend jersey, it has a slightly loose fit and falls to a gently pleated, asymmetric hem.

Pleated two-tone cotton-blend jersey dress

This season's shirt dress, the Valerie in Navy, has been produced using a beautiful 100% cotton corduroy; carefully sourced and dyed by our partners in India. The volume through the sleeves further accentuates the shaping through the bodice for this elevated midi length day dress.