21 long-sleeved dresses you can wear all year round

1/21
The transeasonal investment
In need of an excuse to bag some new garms? Look no further. Everyone is in need of a transeasonal dress and this Rixo number will take you through winter and into spring with ease…
Rixo, £315
2/21
The work-to-drinks dress
It’s Friday and you’re meeting the girls for a drink after work. Look no further than Uterqüe for the must-have look. We’ll be teaming this wrap-around dress with backless mules. Trade in for boots when rain is forecast.
Uterqüe, £150
3/21
The Scandi favourite
Trust Ganni to lure us in this season. Our favourite Scandi influencers are regularly photographed in this Little House on the Prairie style dress. Team with chunky ankle boots and supersized earrings for extra style points.
Ganni, £235
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4/21
The blazer dress
We challenge you to name a blogger who hasn’t been snapped in Zara’s latest Instagram hit. We’ll be pairing ours with burgundy sock boots.
Zara, £99.99
5/21
The transeasonal must-have
You’re looking at the perfect dress. Whether you’re shopping with the girls or heading for after-work drinks, this is a sure-fire winner.
Réalisation Par, Approx £150
6/21
This season’s must-have
Who wasn’t photographed in a checked blazer this fashion month? Bag an Insta-worthy garm in the form of this season’s must-have dress. Thanks again, Zara.
Zara, £29.99
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7/21
This season’s predicted sell-out
Forget the trench for one moment, Marks and Spencer just dropped another must-have online. You’re looking at a cosmic-inspired dress which is certainly out of this world…
Marks and Spencer, £49.50
8/21
The kimono dress
Zara well and truly delivered with kimonos aplenty last summer. And if you were just as disappointed as we were when they proved a sell-out, make sure to check our their autumn line.
Zara, £69.99
9/21
The catwalk-approved buy
Burberry brought back house check this season and ever since we watched the show, we’ve kept our eyes out for similar prints. And this Ganni dress is at the top of our wish lists this season.
Ganni, £180
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10/21
The print of the season
Thanks to fashion’s refound love for Princess Diana’s royal wardrobe, we’ve been seeking polka dot prints for months on end. And we’ve finally found the must-have dress.
Mango, £69.99
11/21
The Saturday night dress
If you’re planning a big Saturday night out then no look no further for the perfect dress. With a marabou trim, we’ll be wearing this well into the festive season. Bring it on.
Zara, £29.99
12/21
The winter wedding outfit sorted
Who else struggles when it comes to dressing for a winter wedding? Monochrome is a no-go and nobody wants to feel the autumn chill. So look to H&M for silky dresses which will work a treat. They’re pretty affordable, too.
H&M, £49.99
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13/21
The Instagram hit
Bloggers far and wide have been coveting all things Rixo this season and it’s no wonder. Have you ever seen more must-buy-now attire? We have our hearts set on this sixties-style number from the label of the moment.
Rixo, £265
14/21
The occasion dress
Party season is quickly approaching and what better excuse to invest in a brand new dress? Self-Portrait is the place to shop.
Self-Portrait, £360
15/21
The weekend dress
Look no further for autumnal Sunday stroll attire. Simply layer beneath an oversized coat and you’re good to go.
Stradivarius, £29.99
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16/21
Bag a new work wardrobe
Who said your winter work wardrobe needed to be boring? We’ll be wearing this printed wrap-around dress with miniature heels and the wicker basket bag we purchased last summer.
Réalisation Par, Approx £160
17/21
The pyjama-style dress
Lazy fashion girls, rejoice! After-hours attire is so SS18. We’ll be investing in a couple of pyjama-style dresses in celebration. Team with patent ankle boots for good measure.
Zara, £39.99
18/21
The winter evening ensemble
Warehouse has seriously upped its fashion game this season and we have our eyes on this sheer floral dress. Now all we need is an invitation somewhere fancy…
Warehouse, £99
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19/21
The Scandi must-have
Our Ganni wish list is getting more unrealistic by the minute but who wouldn’t want the Glenmore dress? We’ll be wearing ours with a biker and ankle boots.
Ganni, £150
20/21
Brighten up your wardrobe on winter mornings
Who said your winter wardrobe needed to be boring? Swap monochrome hues for dainty florals with the help of high street hero, Mango.
Mango, £49.99
21/21
The trench dress
When rain is forecast why not don a trench-inspired dress? Accessorise with a trusty brollie for good measure.
Zara, £69.99

<p>In need of an excuse to bag some new garms? Look no further. Everyone is in need of a transeasonal dress and this Rixo number will take you through winter and into spring with ease…<br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/942291?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8PO-zL3R1gIVhLvtCh01pgJMEAQYBCABEgKdnfD_BwE" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Rixo;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Rixo</a>, £315</em> </p>

<p>It’s Friday and you’re meeting the girls for a drink after work. Look no further than Uterqüe for the must-have look. We’ll be teaming this wrap-around dress with backless mules. Trade in for boots when rain is forecast.<br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.uterque.com/gb/ready-to-wear/dresses-and-skirts/short-wrap-dress-c40018p7967511.html?colorId=800" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Uterqüe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Uterqüe</a>, £150</em> </p>

<p>Trust Ganni to lure us in this season. Our favourite Scandi influencers are regularly photographed in this Little House on the Prairie style dress. Team with chunky ankle boots and supersized earrings for extra style points.<br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.ganni.com/en/charron-dress/F2017.html?dwvar_F2017_color=Decadent%20Chocolate#page=1-2&start=1" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Ganni;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Ganni</a>, £235</em> </p>

<p>We challenge you to name a blogger who hasn’t been snapped in Zara’s latest Instagram hit. We’ll be pairing ours with burgundy sock boots.<br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zara.com/uk/en/woman/dresses/view-all/checked-dress-blazer-c733885p5033053.html" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Zara;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Zara</a>, £99.99</em> </p>

<p>You’re looking at the <em>perfect</em> dress. Whether you’re shopping with the girls or heading for after-work drinks, this is a sure-fire winner. <br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://realisationpar.com/the-alexandra-italia-spot/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Réalisation Par;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Réalisation Par</a>, Approx £150</em> </p>

<p>Who wasn’t photographed in a checked blazer this fashion month? Bag an Insta-worthy garm in the form of this season’s must-have dress. Thanks again, Zara.<br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zara.com/uk/en/woman/dresses/mini/checked-dress-with-polo-neck-c733886p4807617.html" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Zara;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Zara</a>, £29.99</em> </p>

<p>Forget the trench for one moment, Marks and Spencer just dropped another must-have online. You’re looking at a cosmic-inspired dress which is certainly out of this world… <br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/printed-mesh-flared-sleeve-midi-dress/p/p60132467?OmnitureRedirect=T425525L&pdpredirect" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Marks and Spencer;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Marks and Spencer</a>, £49.50</em> </p>

<p>Zara well and truly delivered with kimonos aplenty last summer. And if you were just as disappointed as we were when they proved a sell-out, make sure to check our their autumn line.<br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zara.com/uk/en/woman/dress-time/floral-print-kimono-c861065p5035560.html" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Zara;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Zara</a>, £69.99</em> </p>

<p>Burberry brought back house check this season and ever since we watched the show, we’ve kept our eyes out for similar prints. And this Ganni dress is at the top of our wish lists this season.<br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.ganni.com/en/charron-shirt-dress/F1877.html?dwvar_F1877_color=Cuban%20Sand#page=6-1&start=1" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Ganni;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Ganni</a>, £180</em> </p>

<p>Thanks to fashion’s refound love for Princess Diana’s royal wardrobe, we’ve been seeking polka dot prints for months on end. And we’ve finally found the must-have dress.<br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/dresses-long/wrap-polka-dot-dress_13093723.html?c=56&n=1&s=search" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mango;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Mango</a>, £69.99</em> </p>

<p>If you’re planning a big Saturday night out then no look no further for the perfect dress. With a marabou trim, we’ll be wearing this well into the festive season. Bring it on.<br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zara.com/uk/en/woman/dresses/view-all/dress-with-feathers-c733885p4617505.html" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Zara;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Zara</a>, £29.99</em> </p>

<p>Who else struggles when it comes to dressing for a winter wedding? Monochrome is a no-go and nobody wants to feel the autumn chill. So look to H&M for silky dresses which will work a treat. They’re pretty affordable, too.<br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0585965003.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5rqbxsLR1gIVBrXtCh2_0AVDEAQYASABEgL2PvD_BwE" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:H&M;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">H&M</a>, £49.99</em> </p>

<p>Bloggers far and wide have been coveting all things Rixo this season and it’s no wonder. Have you ever seen more must-buy-now attire? We have our hearts set on this sixties-style number from the label of the moment.<br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/916399/RIXO_London/lulu-printed-silk-mini-dress" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Rixo;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Rixo</a>, £265</em> </p>

<p>Look no further for autumnal Sunday stroll attire. Simply layer beneath an oversized coat and you’re good to go.<br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.stradivarius.com/gb/woman/clothing/dresses/long-striped-shirt-dress-c1476116p300448504.html?colorId=001" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Stradivarius;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Stradivarius</a>, £29.99</em> </p>

<p>Who said your winter work wardrobe needed to be boring? We’ll be wearing this printed wrap-around dress with miniature heels and the wicker basket bag we purchased last summer. <br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://realisationpar.com/the-violette-summer-loving-green/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Réalisation Par;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Réalisation Par</a>, Approx £160</em> </p>

<p>Lazy fashion girls, rejoice! After-hours attire is <em>so </em>SS18. We’ll be investing in a couple of pyjama-style dresses in celebration. Team with patent ankle boots for good measure.<br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zara.com/uk/en/woman/trending-now/floral-print-dress-c773004p5220600.html" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Zara;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Zara</a>, £39.99</em> </p>

<p>Warehouse has seriously upped its fashion game this season and we have our eyes on this sheer floral dress. Now all we need is an invitation somewhere fancy… <br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.warehouse.co.uk/gb/clothing/dresses/floral-embroidered-midi-dress/029937.html?dwvar_029937_color=99&position=155&cgid=dresses#sz=60&plpPosition=144&start=155&categoryID=dresses" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Warehouse;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Warehouse</a>, £99</em> </p>

<p>Our Ganni wish list is getting more unrealistic by the minute but who wouldn’t want the Glenmore dress? We’ll be wearing ours with a biker and ankle boots.<br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.ganni.com/en/glenmore-dress/F2085.html?dwvar_F2085_color=Black#page=1-8&start=1" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Ganni;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Ganni</a>, £150</em> </p>

<p>Who said your winter wardrobe needed to be boring? Swap monochrome hues for dainty florals with the help of high street hero, Mango.<br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/dresses-midi/floral-wrap-dress_13017035.html?c=20&n=1&s=prendas.familia;32" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mango;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Mango</a>, £49.99</em> </p>

<p>When rain is forecast why not don a trench-inspired dress? Accessorise with a trusty brollie for good measure.<br><em><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.zara.com/uk/en/woman/new-in/oversized-trench-dress-c840002p4874541.html" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Zara;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Zara</a>, £69.99</em> </p>

Yahoo Life UK

2 October 2017 at 7:14 am

Hands up, who now spends an extra 20 minutes deciding what to wear every morning?

Let’s be frank, the autumnal British weather can be a sartorial headache for even the most experienced fashion devotees.

We’re talking unanticipated downpours, hot September spells and storms that can catch you and your new Gucci loafers off guard.

But there’s one garment which promises to fashionably prep us for whatever the weather decides to throw at us.

Yes, the long-sleeved dress will forever hold the title as the most transeasonal item in our wardrobes. And in order to brave the British climate, every woman should own one. It’s basically one of the first rules in the fashion book…

From chintzy florals to winter wedding attire, these are the most lust-worthy long-sleeved dresses to shop now.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for non-stop inspiration delivered fresh to your feed, every day. For Twitter updates, follow @YahooStyleUK.

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