Stunning Dresses to Wear for Fall—And Now

Fall is the best. Not only does it have the best weather of all the seasons, but it also offers the most exciting opportunities for dressing. From amazing jackets and coats, to fresh new denim, and gosh, some glorious boots too, there's just so much to love about getting dress during autumn. But arguable our favorite fall staples is the the base layer: a good dress. With the variety of textures, knits, and fabrics, to ample bounty of accessories, and yes, the oh-so sumptuous color palette, getting dressed in the fall is a buffet of sartorial opportunity, particularly when it comes to dresses.

Now is the moment to do some shopping too—that way you'll have your favorite new piece ready to wear once the temperatures dip . Here, we've got fluttery hems, and feminine florals to tide you over as the temps gradually cool, but also sumptuous knits, turtleneck dresses, and some of the best darned patterned maxis we've seen—pieces that were worth the wait. Here, our 25 favorite fall dresses to shop this season.