Plaid Mini Dress

“I love the preppy vibes of this collared mini dress. Not to mention, plaid is perfect for the fall time. I’d style it with some chunky platform boots and sheer tights.”
— Kleigh Balugo, Beauty Writer
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No piece of clothing is better equipped for transitioning into your autumnal wardrobe than a dress—all you have to do is throw it on and you’ve got a cute outfit pulled together in seconds (plus, you can easily pair it with tights, knee-high boots and a jacket for chillier days). If your wardrobe is seriously lacking enough dresses for all the cute fall activities ahead (who else is ready for apple picking?), then you better beeline straight for Zara’s fall releases.
Our editors have serious love for Zara for a number of reasons, but the retailer’s extensive dress selection is by far one of the main ones. There’s plenty of options for all—considering everyone’s style on this team varies, our incoming personal picks are proof—from preppy dresses that are so Gossip Girl coded to ruched corset dresses perfect for an evening rooftop party.
Truth be told, there’s no telling how long these seasonal pieces will last on the Zara website—many have already begun to sell out of certain sizes. Naturally, there’s a ton to sift through, so three of our editors did the work for you and carefully selected all the dresses we’d wear in a heartbeat—and think you would, too.

“I love the preppy vibes of this collared mini dress. Not to mention, plaid is perfect for the fall time. I’d style it with some chunky platform boots and sheer tights.”
— Kleigh Balugo, Beauty Writer

“You can’t go wrong with a pleated dress. This one gives major school girl vibes, and I can see it being dressed up or down. For the brisk fall weather, I would wear it with an oversized cardigan for coziness.”
— Kleigh Balugo, Beauty Writer

“I’ve been incorporating more brown tones into my wardrobe, especially for fall, and this midi dress reminds me of a shirt I already own. But I love how this garment has the ruching detail down the middle so that it’s not just a basic, brown dress. Tall, chunky boots (or heeled ones!) and an oversized blazer would make for such a chic look.”
— Katie Decker-Jacoby, Associate E-commerce Editor

“I was immediately intrigued by the balloon shape and volume of this dress, but didn’t think it could translate well to autumn. However, after seeing how the model wears it over black pants or with a sheer white turtleneck top underneath (the two together would also be a look, just sayin’), I’m convinced this might be the perfect dress for fall. It’s definitely more of a statement piece to reserve for special occasions, but I feel like it’d get so many compliments and questions.”
— Katie Decker-Jacoby, Associate E-commerce Editor

“Deep reds are definitely on trend for this upcoming season, and this dress is the perfect example of how vampy shades are totally worthy of a place in your wardrobe. I love the preppy style of this t-shirt dress, and it’s totally something I could see myself wearing to the office.”
— Maya Gandara, E-Commerce Editor

“Obsessed is an understatement. I’m a sucker for a square neckline and wide straps combo, and this dress does it so well. If you’re in need of more party dresses like I am, join me in adding this to your cart.”
— Maya Gandara, E-Commerce Editor

“While there are quite a few stylish options on our list, we can’t forget about the cozier ones, too. This denim shirt dress is one of those pieces you can slip on with ease and run out the door—and still feel put together. Plus, the long sleeves eliminate the need to bring a jacket with you. Throw a cute belt overtop and pair with some ankle or knee-high boots.”
— Maya Gandara, E-Commerce Editor
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