The Dress That Is Appropriate For All Weather, Whatever The Season (And It’s Good For Lockdown, Too)

Jeans may well be your current priority when it comes to denim. Of course, they're an essential part of many every day wardrobes but when it comes to comfort, nothing really beats a dress. At the moment, however, one has to bear in mind the weather, which isn't exactly encouraging us to wear anything other than swathes of knitwear. Luckily, when you apply denim to dresses, you're left with an all-weather outfit that's as versatile as it is easy to wear.

Championed by A-listers including Alexa Chung, Jessica Alba and Kate Bosworth, the denim dress is one of the easiest pieces to style come rain or shine and there's a host of shapes out there to fit every body type.

Are denim dresses in style?

Always. Denim is a versatile and timeless material that tends to live a long and happy life in our wardrobes. Although the most fashionable fit or design may change season-upon-season, a classic denim dress will never go out of style.

How to wear a denim dress

In the warmer months, styling your denim dress is easy. Top tip: keep it simple. Accessorise the look with tan sandals and a straw bag for a beachy daytime look, or smart pumps and a clutch for the evening. But when cold weather hits, it's all about layering. Off-duty, think biker boots and chunky knits. And for a more sophisticated approach, experiment with layering a fitted turtleneck top or crisp white shirt under your dress, and style it up with over-the-knee boots.

Every season we see a new denim dress interpretation on the runway, which filters down and soon appears in our favourite high street stores. So whether you're looking to invest in a timeless designer piece or find a bargain option that will last a season or two, we've found the denim dress for you.

From Topshop's take on 80's acid wash, to Nanushka's maxi-length and Victoria Beckham's patchwork design, shop our edit of the best denim dresses to buy right now.

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