The Best Dresses to Shop October 2024 | Vogue

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No matter the occasion or season, there are always plenty of opportunities to wear a dress and, of course, an overwhelming amount of options from which to pick. And since there really is no bad time of year to invest in one, we’ve put together an edit of our favorite dresses you can shop this month. Check back every month for a new selection of styles, handpicked by Vogue.

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However you identify October, be it spooky or PSL season, here at Vogue Shopping, we like to think of it as the best month for dresses. There’s no question, the mood has officially shifted into fall as soon as the moment September comes to a close. It’s time to look forward to cooler temps and cozier fabrics, and this month’s edit has everything you’ll need for whatever’s on the agenda. There are seasonal prints in autumnal colors, knit styles to simplify styling those knee-high and over-the-knee boots, plus a few formal options to consider for your next event. Each silhouette in this edit is a perfect match for your fall wardrobe, there a handful of standout runway styles for those ready to jump on new-season trends. Shop all of the best dresses October has to offer, below.

A tried-and-true fall fashion item, a cozy and understated knit long sleeve midi is the best thing to have on hand for when you don’t know what to wear. Paired with your choice of accessories and footwear, you can’t go wrong with this classic silhouette in a neutral shade.

Uniqlo

smooth souffle yarn dress

UNIQLO

For fashionable soirées, cocktails, or receptions, Burberry’s shimmering bronze velvet midi—complete with a stylishly dramatic scarf—is a true style statement.

Burberry

velvet dress

BURBERRY

Featured in Vogue’s Fall Hero Buys edit, Paco Rabanne’s multi-print jersey maxi has finally hit stores. Cop the matching cape for added style.

Rabanne

asymmetric paneled maxi dress

NET-A-PORTER

You can’t go wrong with a quintessential prairie dress in the fall. This under-$200 style from Damson Madder will take you straight through to Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

Damson Madder

Dakota bow dress

FREE PEOPLE

Summer’s monochrome color blocked dresses continue on into the colder months, thanks to Simkhai’s Kenlie dress, an elegant option for any fall occasion.

Simkhai

Kenlie ribbed-knit midi dress

NET-A-PORTER

Bring dose of poppy color to your fall wardrobe via Rosetta Getty’s turtleneck maxi. Wear it with a classic trench and leather knee-high boots.

Rosetta Getty

velvet zip-up maxi dress

SHOPBOP

NEIMAN MARCUS

For the boardroom and beyond, let Brandon Maxwell’s gathered midi dress do all the work for you this season. Appearing as separates, this dress features a pencil skirt and gathered top silhouette in one.

Brandon Maxwell

Margo layered wool-blend maxi dress

NET-A-PORTER

Another no-fuss sweater dress to consider this month is Banana Republic’s short sleeve midi, an easy addition to the fall dress rotation.

Banana Republic

Milano sweater dress

BANANA REPUBLIC

Calling all patterned dress lovers! Leopard leads the animal print pack this season. Here’s a favorite in dress form.

Simon Miller

Mar poplin dress

FWRD

SHOPBOP

Channel the colors of fall foliage with Ganni’s satin maxi.

Ganni

floral-printed satin maxi dress

GANNI

Yes, you can (and should) still incorporate sheer into your wardrobe this season. Rue Sophie’s classic shift dress gets an effortlessly chic upgrade thanks to it’s sheer layer of exposed lining.

Rue Sophie

Marceau dress

RUE SOPHIE

Ulla Johnson’s autumnal print dresses are just as essential as they are synonymous with the season. For October and beyond, this style is not to be missed.

Ulla Johnson

Paloma metallic jacquard sweater dress

NORDSTROM

House of Dagmar’s maxidress brings modern, minimalist elegance to the polkadot dress with moments of sheer and a long, dramatic sash draped across the neck.

House of Dagmar

Dot maxi dress

HOUSE OF DAGMAR

Johanna Ortiz offers a subtle way into the Western trend with this tie-dye silk dress printed with galloping horses. The tasseled scarf can be languidly draped over your shoulder, or easily removed for a more daytime look.

Johanna Ortiz

Mojave Trail tie-dyed wrap dress

NET-A-PORTER

The next best thing to a hug? Lemaire’s turtleneck dress which features built-in sweater sleeves that wrap around the waist.

Lemaire

belted turtleneck midi dress

NET-A-PORTER

In fluid champagne silk, Tove created an understated yet still impactful evening look with its drapey maxidress.

Tove

Imre silk-blend maxi dress

MYTHERESA

Yes, spring 2025’s shows have been chock full of heavenly floral dresses. Here’s one you can wear right now.

Zimmermann

pleated puff-sleeve midi dress

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Float into fall in one of Chloé’s runway dresses. Just add over-the-knee boots!

Chloé

gathered silk georgette maxi dress

MYTHERESA

Make a stylish yet understated statement with Altuzarra’s knit maxi. A draped collar is an effortlessly chic way to achieve an elegant look for fall.

Altuzarra

Stunt knit maxi dress

NEIMAN MARCUS

MODA OPERANDI

Rodarte’s slinky gown nods to autumn with a dark rosette, and wash of dark florals.

Rodarte

silk maxi slip dress

MODA OPERANDI

There’s a reason Victoria Beckham’s gathered midi comes back season after season. Try this deep navy shade for fall.

Victoria Beckham

gathered midi dress

MYTHERESA

A personal favorite fall trend is all things draped. Helmut Lang does it just right with crewneck long sleeve top and asymmetric skirt in a soft jersey. The ultimate LBD.

Helmut Lang

draped asymmetric midi dress

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Looking for something ultra wearable to add to your dress rotation? Look no further than Favorite Daughter's chocolate brown polka dot midi.

Favorite Daughter

Nita polka dot maxi dress

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Clean lines and a lustrous silk twill give Róhe’s emerald green maxidress unfussy sophistication. Wear it to your next event and keep accessories to a minimum to let the dress shine.

Róhe

silk-twill maxi dress

NET-A-PORTER

Leopard spots are trending for fall, here’s a fun and fabulous way to wear the trend. For a mod touch, add knee high boots!

Cara Cara

Tay dress

MODA OPERANDI

SHOPBOP

Sleek and simple, let Cos’s collared midi take you from office to after dark.

Cos

maxi shirtdress

COS

Jean Paul Gaultier’s take on a classic fall print is this graphic, body-hugging turtleneck midi.

Jean Paul Gaultier

tartan midi-dress

SSENSE

24S

If you’ve ever thought to put on your dress backwards, Dries Van Noten did the work for you with this poplin mini.

Dries Van Noten

cotton poplin minidress

MYTHERESA

Khaite’s fall collection has landed! A standout in the dresses category is this clean-lined maxi made of silk gazar with a darted funnel neck. Just add heeled sandals!

Khaite

Lohan dress

KHAITE

Modern brooches are a fun way to add interest to familiar silhouettes.

Massimo Dutti

midi-dress

MASSIMO DUTTI

Soft tones bring a sense of lightness in the fall, like this pale yellow turtleneck maxidress which would still pair nicely with grey and black extras.

Proenza Schouler

cutout jersey maxi dress

NET-A-PORTER

An easy-to-wear (and rewear!) addition to your occasions lineup.

Zimmermann

lace midi dress

MYTHERESA

In a color we’ve been seeing everywhere this fashion week, this slip would pair nicely with a little cashmere cardigan and car coat. Heeled loafers complete the look.

Mango

lingerie chiffon dress

MANGO

Ladylike dressing is having a moment. Lean into it with this box-pleat dress from Reformation which accentuates the waist without the need for a belt.

REFORMATION

Renaie box-pleated dress

Saks Fifth Avenue

Whether worn with over-the-knee boots a la Chloé (bonus points if you tuck the bottoms of the dress in!) or over trousers like a tunic, & Other Storie’s asymmetric style will have multiple purposes in your wardrobe.

& Other Stories

mini dress

& OTHER STORIES

A micro-trend to know this fall? Draping. Toteme leads the charge with this stretch-jersey maxi that can be dressed up or down.

Totême

draped maxi dress

NET-A-PORTER

Taking cues from ladylike jackets and collarless blazers, a tweed square-neck buttoned minidress is a must-have for transitional dressing. Wear it with bare legs now and tights later in the fall.

Dôen

Jodie dress

DOEN

Faithfull the Brand applied vintage lace to this ’90s-inspired square-neck slip. Pleating in the front and back gives it a contemporary touch.

Faithfull the Brand

Etienne midi-dress

FAITHFULL THE BRAND

Don’t know what to wear during these in-between days? You can’t go wrong with a sleeveless LBD. Altuzarra’s slightly gathered style with a touch of hardware make this option stylish and practical.

Altuzarra

Saralien jersey sleeveless maxi dress

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

In various shades of red, here’s a (literally) dressier way to do plaid for early fall.

Mango

check-print midi-dress

MANGO

Bring Pieter Mulier’s fall/winter collection for Alaïa to life in your own wardrobe with this grey knit dress that incorporates those iconic faux fur trims we first saw on the runway.

Alaïa

faux fur-trimmed wool turtleneck midi dress

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Another runway find, Loewe cut-out, floral-printed maxidress includes a detachable half belt for a pleasant trompe l'oeil effect we’ve come to expect from Jonathan Anderson.

Loewe

draped dress

LOEWE

Take the bohemian trend into consideration for your evenings, getaways, or special occasions, with Chloe’s tiered ruffles that took the designer’s runway by storm.

Chloé

ruffled tiered pleated silk-crepon gown

NET-A-PORTER

Ulla Johnson takes idea of ruching up a notch by fashioning it in such a way that it looks like flowers vining up the seams. An elegant fall wedding guest dress that doesn’t appear demure—even in black.

Ulla Johnson

Bendetta frilled cotton maxi dress

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

While you could wear this with heels, we’d just as love to see this styled with a leather jacket—oversized, please!—and rugged moto boots.

Staud

Dinah floral-print crepe maxi dress

NET-A-PORTER

While Jil Sander’s tie-front shirt dress is an investment, you won’t grow tired of its twist on the classic silhouette, and will be a welcome addition your all-year-round wardrobe.

Jil Sander

pinstripe cotton shirt dress

MYTHERESA

If you read “little black dress”—think again. Fall introduces us to us the little brown dress, a rich hue that nods to the runways and adds depth to your wardrobe.

Banana Republic

wool-blend scuba midi dress

BANANA REPUBLIC

Debuted during Khaite’s fall 2024 runway show, this elegant high-neck silk dress offers an unexpected dose of print for the downtown cool minimalist brand.

Khaite

Lexi dress

KHAITE

Ganni brings its playful sensibility to the drop-waist dress with this shiny gingham number. The fastening on the back ties in a sweet bowcore moment.

Ganni

shiny check jacquard midi dress

SHOPBOP

NORDSTROM

NEIMAN MARCUS

Another fall runway trend we can’t get enough of? Lace and silk. Here, A.L.C. proves its appeal with a fluid, asymmetric design.

A.L.C.

Alessia satin and lace maxi dress

A.L.C.

We can easily see this worn at an engagement party. And with an open back, it’s the perfect opportunity to show off the last of your summer tan.

Siedrés

Muns ruffle-detailed georgette maxi dress

MODA OPERANDI

Norma Kamali’s belted midi rings in under $300, a new-season no brainer!

Norma Kamali

belted stretch-jersey turtleneck midi dress

NET-A-PORTER

Elevate your office-ready midi with a fresh-for-fall check print and an in-season draped neckline. Just add boots!

Simkhai

Burke draped jersey midi dress

MODA OPERANDI

Achieve an elegant look for weddings or special occasions in one fell swoop (literally) with an asymmetric neckline complete with a scarf-like sash.

Reformation

Rosalynn polka-dot maxi dress

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE

Straight from Proenza Schouler’s fall 2024 runway comes this red-hot drapey jersey maxi. With long sleeves and a high neck, this dress is fall-ready.

Proenza Schouler

Paula dress

PROENZA SCHOULER

Dries Van Noten perfect prints season after season, and this oversized checked print is no exception. Consider it a stylish addition to any fall dress lineup.

Dries Van Noten

belted turtleneck midi dress

NET-A-PORTER

The half ’n half summer dress trend isn’t going anywhere for the new season. Simkhai’s minimal-cool faux leather top and white pleated skirt combination midi is proof.

Simkhai

Arie strapless faux leather dress

MYTHERESA

Leaf peepers will be sure to love Staud’s warm colored stripes in a luxuriously simple long-sleeve crewneck silhouette. Sweater dress season is calling!

Staud

Eiza dress

STAUD

Complete with a pussy bow and voluminous sleeves, Self Portrait’s miniature polka dot dress provides an equally polished or professional look.

Self-Portrait

pleated polka-dot midi dress

NET-A-PORTER

You can never have too many black dresses, Source Unknown’s easy tank dress will be a hero in your everyday wardrobe.

Source Unknown

cotton tank dress

SOURCE UNKNOWN

Made from a stretchy jersey, 16 Arlington’s chalk white mididress is probably the most comfortable way to make a stylish statement.

16Arlington

Gitsie ribbed midi dress

NET-A-PORTER

Those looking for a refreshing dose of print and color for the end of summer will love Zara’s multi-print silk dress with florals on the front and an abstract shapes on the back.

Zara

silk printed dress

ZARA

Sometimes there’s nothing better than a dress that gives the styling assist. Imitating a polo knit and pleated skirt combo, Altuzarra’s Delorme dress is the ultimate luxury for the “throw-on-and-go” minded.

Altuzarra

Delorme polo dress

MYTHERESA

ALTUZARRA

Why complicate things? In a soft to touch jersey and full, flowing skirt, Banana Rebublic’s maxi might be understated, but it shouldn’t be overlooked.

Banana Republic

drapey godet maxi dress

BANANA REPUBLIC

Whether you’re heading back to school or back to the office, you’ll need a dress that works as hard as you do. Enter: Sacai’s khaki utility shirt dress with an exposed striped poplin.

3.1 Phillip Lim

pleated tie-belt shirtdress

NORDSTROM

For autumn’s weddings, cocktail parties, or date nights, Copenhagen based label Remain offers a lovely sheer burgundy maxi over the same wine-colored slip.

Remain

maxi mesh dress

REVOLVE

For those in-between days ahead, Proenza Schouler White Label’s sleeveless turtleneck achieves summer and fall in one silhouette.

Proenza Schouler White Label

Zola mock-neck maxi dress

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Calling all minimalists! Adding brooches to your blazers or outerwear began popping up in street style earlier this year. Anna Quan’s Adeline dress nods to the personality accessory with her Adeline dress.

Anna Quan

Adeline dress

REVOLVE

In a soft buttercream silk, J.Crew’s lace-trimmed slip offers a vintage-inspired yet modern aesthetic. Styling tip: Wear it with a crewneck knit come fall.

J.Crew

lace-trim slip dress

J.CREW

While it’s far too early for sweater dressing, Khaite’s Elio midi eases us back into the idea.

Khaite

Elio pleated wool-blend midi dress

NET-A-PORTER