These 10 Do-It-All Dresses Are Perfectly Transeasonal

By Sarah Macken September 2 2025

Shop transitional styles from brands such as Arket, H&M, Isabel Marant and Rixo …

It’s certainly not a case of new season, new wardrobe; however, we’ll always admit that there’s nothing like a do-it-all dress to anchor you during a period of seasonal change. Right now, when it comes to one-and-done dresses, the pendulum has swung firmly in the direction of autumn. There’s a key change from the frothy light colours and riviera nods we’ve dined out on all summer long to something moody, evocative and rich. Think: dresses in shades from dusty rose to cappuccino, peppered with beige, chocolate and the occasional shot of red.

As for fabrics, gone are the flimsy styles that we wore as temperatures spiked. Instead, the new crop of dresses are bolstered by textures. Brands such as Reformation, Sézane and Marks & Spencer (see the just-dropped Autograph 25th birthday range) are celebrating wool dresses; there are iterations with dramatic scoop necks and detailing such as double-face fabrics. But fear not, it’s not all new. Summer’s bohemian spirit is carried over through the array of slip and lace-detail dresses that have transitioned into the new season. Meaning, you can autumn-ise a slip dress you already own by teaming it with a faux fur or textured jacket in the spirit of a Chloé girl. Meanwhile, at COS mini styles with turtlenecks are work appropriate. Shop an edit of the ten best transeasonal dresses to wear now, below.

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