Essential Dresses You Need in Your Closet Year-Round

Summer may be quickly (and sadly) coming to an end, but that doesn't mean you need to stop wearing dresses anytime soon. In fact, it's a total fashion misconception that dresses are exclusively warm-weather attire. Dresses can actually be some of the most important pieces in your closet when it comes to comfortably and stylishly transitioning between seasons.

As long as you pick items in versatile colors and styles that can easily be layered over or under things, you can wear a dreamy floral midi all year long. Sticking to darker or neutral colors and boho prints are always safe for year-round wear, but really, there are no hard and fast rules. Almost any dress can be worn through the fall and winter with the right styling hacks. For transitioning a dress from summer to fall, you'll want to stock up on cozy knits, calf- or knee-high boots, and a good denim jacket. Below, we rounded up some of the most versatile dresses to shop now and offered some styling suggestions for different weather.