The best transitional dresses to invest in this autumn

Isabel Spearman
·2 min read
Isabel wears a dress, £295, by Freya Simone and boots, LK Bennett; dress, £195, Clary & Peg; and a dress, £250, by Back by Sundown - Photography: Abbie Roden; hair by Issy’s Belgravia; make-up by Keeley Wilson
Isabel wears a dress, £295, by Freya Simone and boots, LK Bennett; dress, £195, Clary & Peg; and a dress, £250, by Back by Sundown - Photography: Abbie Roden; hair by Issy’s Belgravia; make-up by Keeley Wilson

It only takes a few crisp mornings at this time of year to start my yearning for a shift in my wardrobe, when comfy dresses in chunky fabrics worn with my favourite boots quickly become my go-to uniform. I’m so excited about my next pop-up – which will be the biggest yet, with over 40 independent British brands – as it’ll tick every single autumnal dressing box.

On sale will be limited-edition pieces that have been beautifully made and carefully curated by me. From hot-pink corduroys like the Clary & Peg dress I’m wearing here, to paisley velvets, burgundy gingham checks and toffee needlecord, these dresses will take you all the way through to the cooler months and beyond.

Eccleston Yards in Belgravia will be my home for three weeks in a beautiful space created by interior designer Lucy Barlow. The Belgravia Edit will also be showcased in the pop-up, spotlighting exclusive designs from local brands such as Beulah, Me+Em and NRBY.

The Daily Dress Edit pop-up is open from Wednesday until 20 October at 14-15 Eccleston Yards, London SW1 by appointment only. Visit Daily Dress Edit to book and for more information

Six of the best

From left to right: floral dress (£425, Eponine London); rust-coloured dress (£255, Johanna Sands); navy dress (£290, Cefinn); tartan dress (£295, Justine Tabak); marble-effect dress (£285, Manimekala); red dress (£450, Lisou)
From left to right: floral dress (£425, Eponine London); rust-coloured dress (£255, Johanna Sands); navy dress (£290, Cefinn); tartan dress (£295, Justine Tabak); marble-effect dress (£285, Manimekala); red dress (£450, Lisou)

From left to right: floral dress (£425, Eponine London); rust-coloured dress (£255, Johanna Sands); navy dress (£290, Cefinn); tartan dress (£295, Justine Tabak); marble-effect dress (£285, Manimekala); red dress (£450, Lisou)

Accessorise with...

From left: Leather boots (£299, Penelope Chilvers); Cashmere knit (£175, Lowie); Drop earrings (£165, Vicki Sarge)
From left: Leather boots (£299, Penelope Chilvers); Cashmere knit (£175, Lowie); Drop earrings (£165, Vicki Sarge)

From left: Leather boots (£299, Penelope Chilvers); Cashmere knit (£175, Lowie); Drop earrings (£165, Vicki Sarge)