There's no fashion girl whose eyes wouldn't widen upon seeing Kate Bosworth's Ulla Johnson dress. Its easy tie front, which gives the illusion of a flannel shirt secured around the waist, looks effortless and casual-cool. The design goes as well with a pair of chic booties as it does with high-top sneakers, making it the perfect go-to for a quick flight à la Kate, who headed into LAX in the Fall '15 plaid mini.
But she's not the only one who's secured a tie-front dress. You'd be hard-pressed to find a blogger who hasn't showed off a similar design in her feed, and our favorite retailers are stocking plenty of fresh styles that fit the bill. See a few different takes on the throw-on-and-go dress that's now trending, and then scoop one up for yourself.
Kate accented her plaid, tie-front Ulla Johnson mini with black accessories including lace-up booties, a small satchel, and dark oversize sunglasses.
Pair with sneakers and a baseball cap for Sunday brunch.
A simple bow at the waist meets a row of buttons on this asymmetrical, slouchy design.
Take the alternative route by layering your cozy body-con dress with a sweater, or find a skirt that boasts the same detail.
Contrast with Nike trainers or Yeezy Boosts, and you're ready to make a sporty statement.
A bandana neckerchief and plunging neckline help you achieve '70s vibes, and white sneakers makes you appear ready for anything.