30 Cute Dresses That’ll Work Perfectly For Your Summer-to-Fall Transition

When it comes to outfit dilemmas, a dress is almost always the solution. There’s no need to worry about finding a matching pant to your top, and since it’s one item all you need to do is throw on and go. If you want to make things more interesting, there are easy ways to add elements to the look by playing around with accessories or adding a jacket and cardigan. Obviously, the latter is easier to do when the weather isn’t blazing hot, which is why my favorite time to wear dresses is when I’m transitioning from the summer into the colder weather. It’s still the right time for breezy dresses, but there’s no harm in layering a blazer over one when the temperature starts to drop. 

There’s plenty of A+ dresses on the market, but I’ve narrowed it down to 30 that I think deserve your attention right now. You can wear the options below with strappy sandals to keep your summer vibe going or even pull on a knee-high boot as we transition into the next season.

Can I hear a little commotion for the dress?

Comfort at it’s finest.

Don’t be fooled, this fun shade of lime green isn’t just for the summer.

Muted florals for all? Groundbreaking.

Moment of silence for this lilac plissé moment.

How to take summer cottagecore into the fall.

Wear this as is, or bring on the layering. 

Despite being released today, this one’s already a best seller.

This will go with slides like pictured above and knee-high cowboy boots.

The dress that never stops giving.

How adorable is the ring detail?

This is the favorite cutout dress I’ve seen.

Preppy and cute.

Knit dresses often come in muted tones, so I love that this one comes in a playful pink.

The perfect neutral piece.

I’m still not over this pale yellow.

I’ll take the whole outfit, please!

Layer this with an oversized coat.

A print I don’t see myself getting tired of.

Bring on the plaid!

Animal print holds a special place in my fashion girl heart.

Green with envy at whoever owns this dress.

I love how this has a summery print, but with toned-down colors to bring it into the next season.

Classy.

Rixo sure knows how to do a printed dress.

Wait till you see the matching cardigan.

I’ll never turn down a green moment.

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