The Dressing Room: RIXO Trula V-Neck Midi Dress

Welcome to the Dressing Room

Whether you’re searching for a special occasion or just in the market for something new, Liberty shares the ultimate edit of trending dresses

The Dressing Room

Welcome to the Dressing Room

Whether you’re searching for a special occasion or just in the market for something new, Liberty shares the ultimate edit of trending dresses

By: George Elliot

RIXO Trula V-Neck Midi Dress, £285

As the definitive authority on floral dresses (we’ve been creating iconic botanical prints since 1875), it falls to Liberty to pick out the season’s standouts, and this submission from RIXO is certainly in the running for best in show. Why? Whilst its repeated posy pattern combines fresh greenery with vibrant blooms, the black base colour makes it effortless to layer-up with chill-cancelling knitwear. Playfulness and practicality – what’s not to like?

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FARM Rio Off-White Braided Midi Sweater Dress, £350

Whatever your sense of style, there’s one dress that’s coveted universally at this point in the year: the knitted midi – and this one from FARM Rio takes top spot this season. Cream with a chunky cable-knit construction, bobble accents and a folded off-the-shoulder neckline, slinking yourself into this cosy wardrobe staple feels like a warming woolen embrace – exactly what’s needed now temperatures are dropping.

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Cecilie Bahnsen Devina Dress, £800

With everlasting appeal and the rare ability to suit everyone, the black dress is nothing short of a wardrobe cornerstone, so there’s every reason to let this maxi make its way into your autumn/winter dress rotation. Hailing from the design studio of Cecilie Bahnsen – the cult label that blends everyday wearability with the intricate art of couture – its sculptural silhouette comes complete with elegantly puffed-sleeves, dramatic ruffles and oversized ribbons for added volume. So, it goes to show that wearing black need never be boring.

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Liberty Peacock Manor Silk Satin Gala Dress, £450

Now we’re facing darker, chillier mornings, repeatedly hitting the snooze button seems dangerously tempting. If only there was a way of staying longer under the duvet while still getting out of the house on time. Enter this silk maxi dress, the latest design from Liberty’s in-house artisans. Decked in our richly coloured Peacock Manor print and with interesting details like 70s-style pagoda sleeves and a tiered skirt, have this effortless throw-on-and-go dress on standby and may you never be late again.

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FARM Rio Beige Ainika Floral Ruffle Mini-Dress, £270

Step inside Liberty’s atrium right now, and expect to venture into a surreal winter forest of towering trees, wild creatures and blooming florals bursting with technicolour. A tropical dreamscape brought to life by maximal fashion label FARM Rio, it's there that you can find this extraordinary dress. With a thigh-high mini skirt with a voluminous puff sleeved shirt and decked in the label’s distinctly vivacious print, its light, easy-going fit makes it ideal for seeing out the rest of summer while its warm, autumnal colour palette makes it just as suited to the new season ahead, too.

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RIXO Liza Dress, £595

A new wave of glamour is sweeping across bridalwear, beauty and jewellery this spring/summer, making this flamboyant maxi dress by British brand RIXO a season standout. Infused with the opulence and grandeur of Hollywood’s golden age (images of Greta Garbo and Elizabeth Taylor twirling around instantly spring to mind), its asymmetric, single-sleeved body comes trimmed with frilly ostrich feathers for an added dose of decadence. Cut for a floaty fit from silky viscose-crepe, it’ll help keep brides-to-be cool, calm and collected on their big day, too. And as white is no longer reserved just for nuptials, rest assured that you’ll get plenty of wear out of this wedding-come-evening dress in the months and years to come.

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