How to Wear a Dress in Winter
Trickier than it sounds, styling a dress so it’s suitable for changeable weather is an art in itself. Liberty’s guide will soon have you layered to perfection
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How to Wear a Dress in Winter
Trickier than it sounds, styling a dress so it’s suitable for changeable weather is an art in itself. Liberty’s guide will soon have you layered to perfection
By: Team Liberty
You don’t want to lock away your dress collection until spring, but you also don’t want to freeze on your way to work. No, it may not be rocket science, but knowing how to wear a dress in autumn/winter is an artform. Feeling warm in the face of the season’s often grim weather is the objective here, but the colour, print, fabric and fit of your additional layers all demand crucial consideration, too.
That’s why we’ve taken the, ahem, liberty of putting together this very handy guide that’ll teach you how to wear, and how to style, your favourite dress this winter. No goosebumps necessary.
The Minimalist Approach
When styling minimalist dress for winder, there are two paths to choose from: do you lean further into the aesthetic with equally pared-back layers or add contrast with a punchy hit of maximalism? For a beautifully simple ensemble that’s as cosy as it is timeless, consider neutral knitwear your best friend before adding a slick tailored jacket on top. But if it’s the latter that sounds up your street, look upon the dress as if it were a blank canvas in need of vibrancy and pair it with a graphic jumper or print-clad coat.
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Liberty
Burlington Mini Top Handle Bag
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Astley Clarke
14ct Gold Asteri Diamond Hoop Earrings
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Liberty
Heidi Silk Scarf 70
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Ganni
Snake Mini Bou Bucket Bag
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Liberty
9ct Gold Ianthe Star One Link Blue Sapphire Bracelet
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Guerlain
KissKiss Tender Matte Lipstick 2.8g
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Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Depend on Denim
As effortless to wear as your go-to pair of jeans and with year-round wearability, the denim dress is a wardrobe mainstay and, happily, they're easy to style for the winter months. Layers in earthy tones including beige, terracotta, sage and cream make ideal pairings for blue and pale denim washes or if you fancy a double denim look, consider contrasting a light denim with another that's darker. On an important, practical note, keep in mind that denim isn't the most insulating of fabrics, so as we delve deeper into cooler climes, apply these styling tips to cold-cancelling knits and warming outerwear.
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Bally
Shearling Lined Coat
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Loewe
Flamenco Medium Laminated Leather Clutch Bag
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Liberty
9ct Gold Voti Diamond Pendant Necklace
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
LISA YANG
Brushed Cashmere Bandana Scarf
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
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Prada
Round Sunglasses
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Liberty 1875 Eau de Parfum 100ml
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Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Think Prints
To clash, or not to clash: this is the question to ask yourself when styling a printed dress. If you've yet to master the art of mixing prints, use the colour palette of your dress' pattern as your starting point, and couple with pared-back pieces in the same tonal family, opting for layers in alternative textures and textiles along the way. Alternatively, pair your dress with other printed pieces, like a shirt or puffer jacket, but ensure they share at least one common colour to create a harmonious mix.
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YMC
Loft Denim Jacket
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Spinelli Kilcollin
18ct White Gold Hume Ring
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Ganni
Small Black Kat Shoulder Bag
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Liberty
Iphis Compton Suede Shoulder Bag
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Liberty
Hera Jacquard Silk Soirée Dress
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Dents
Isabelle Leather Gloves
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
More is More
Do you ever feel like your cold-weather wardrobe is a never-ending sea of black, grey and navy? As much as we love a neutral here at Liberty, an injection of colour is always a mood-booster – especially when the weather is bringing just enough grey, thank you very much. Turn to dresses in over-the-top silhouettes, bright, vibrant shades, and perhaps even something velvet or covered in sequins for the perfect disruption to by-the-book winter dressing. This Victoria Beckham number is as impact-making as it is easy to throw on.
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TOPSHOP
Red Cian Suede Scoop Grab Bag
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
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Bisou Jelly 2.5g
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Marie Lichtenberg
18ct Gold Micro Coco Diamond Locket Necklace
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Liberty
Iphis Silk Scarf 45
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Toteme
Shearling Tuxedo Scarf
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Mulberry
Black Small Classic Grain Leather Bayswater Tote Bag
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
The Voluminous Dress
Liberty’s legendary fashion floors are (almost) stocked to the rafters with voluminous dresses, ideal for when a party invite lands in your inbox. But coming in architectural, body-redefining shapes, layering over one of these for the autumn/winter period can sometimes be frustrating . So if you have your eye on a sculptural oversized dress, note that you’ll need layers that accommodate features like billowing skirts, flounce and dramatic puffed sleeves. First off, look for something effortless and unrestrictive like a sleeveless knit or waistcoat. Then opt for outerwear that's generous in fit, so there’s no need to worry about flattening the dress’s incredible volume. Alternatively, the beauty of a voluminous dress is, well, volume. The ideal place to hide streamline layers when the chill really bites. Look to fine long sleeve cashmere jumpers and tops that will slip invisibly under your dress.
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Yvonne Léon
9ct Gold Crocodile Hoop Earrings
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Etro
Paisley Print Silk Maxi Dress
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Toteme
Mini T-Lock Leather Clutch
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Lescarf
Paisley Sand Silk Scarf
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Liberty
Iphis Embossed Leather Little Marlborough Tote Bag
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Roksanda
Seif Cape Silk Maxi dress
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
Free UK Standard Delivery on all orders over £100! Delivered within 3-5 working days. Normally £5.95.
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