Jun 2, 2017

I Haven't Been a "Dress Person" for Ages, but These Trends Are Luring Me In

by Hannah Almassi

This season when we talk about power dressing, what we really mean is power dresses. After a few years of favouring separates, the fashion lot has turned its attention back to this one-stop method, and the enthusiasm has resulted in an almost endless stream of on-trend options. From wraps to kimonos, tea dresses to barely-held-together backless sheaths, there is an iteration to suit all tastes, occasions and budgets—no one style wins out.

Dress Trends 2017

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Natalie Off Duty

Not only have these myriad versions been arriving thick and fast, but the ways to wear them are equally varied: We have witnessed more dress-over-jeans action in the past few months than we probably did throughout the '00s. Elsewhere it's become the norm to pair maxi dresses with sneakers, rather than the gladiator sandals of yore—reason enough then to swot up before buying.

We've boiled it down to the best dress trends for 2017 and added in our favorite shopping options along the way. You're welcome.

1. The Kimono Dress

Dress Trends 2017

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Shop kimono dresses:

Satin Wrap Dress

You can wear this all year round—add tights come autumn.

Printed Kimono Dress

It's a miracle this hasn't sold out yet…

Should you want to indulge in this trend…

Embroidered Kimono Wrap Dress

From now on, all nights out will feature kimonos.

2. The Off-the-Shoulder Dress

Dress Trends 2017

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Double Knot Dress

Shoulder-baring always looks most elegant with a midi hemline.

3. The Boho Smock

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Shop boho smocks:

Libellule Dress

Wear with cowboy boots for 2017's take on bohemian.

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You can definitely breeze through a city wearing this.

Three Graces London

This luxe label specialises in feather-light dresses for bed and the beach.

French Connection

Steer clear of hippie accessories, and this dress is bang-on.

4. The Classic Tea Dress

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Shop tea dresses:

Pair with white espadrilles for the full vintage effect.

These French dresses are selling out as soon as they come online—but you can sign up for new-delivery alerts.

If we could design our own, it'd look like this.

5. The Backless Sundress

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Shop backless sundresses:

Little black dresses never fail to look chic in the sun.

Maxi Dress With Grosgrain Straps

Black grosgrain ribbons are adorning dresses all over the high street.

Striped Linen Dress

The high halter-neck front makes this a demure choice.

Shoulder Strap Dress

The perfect thrown-on number.

6. The Simple Slip

Dress Trends 2017

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The Haute Pursuit

Shop slip dresses:

This slinky number features a peekaboo back.

Pffeifer Slip Dress

A party classic in the making.

Lace Slip Dress

Make like the models and layer lingerie styles over denim.

Lace Dress Over T-Shirt

All the hard work has been done for you.

7. The Shirtdress

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Shop shirtdresses:

Who says shirtdresses have to be basic?

Lara Wrap Dress

A wrap silhouette is always the most flattering.

Consider your office vibe sorted for the summer.