9 navy dresses to buy now and wear forever

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9 navy dresses to buy now and wear forever

By Naomi May

4 years ago

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Sometimes all a wardrobe needs is an injection of some forever staples to flesh it out a bit: a navy dress is the perfect go-to for just that.

Sometimes, when you’re trapped in a rut of fashion fatigue, all your wardrobe needs is to embrace something it already knows its way around. Something at once both familiar and fashion-forward, without requiring too much thought as to how to style. Enter, the navy dress.

A seasonless perennial for any and all, the case deserves to be made for the navy dress for a clutch of reasons. Firstly, the hue suits all skin tones and neither drains nor detracts from other oft-times more interesting elements of an outfit. Secondly, a dress is the style staple that requires the least amount of consideration or styling: put simply, it’s just a case of throwing on and going. And thirdly, a navy dress is the most effortless way of dressing for those who want to go from noon to night with minimal effort. 

And there’s no limit on the silhouette, length or detailing a navy dress can have: all it needs is lashings of gold jewellery, some cool box-fresh trainers and plenty of attitude.


Reformation Bella active dress

Reformation Bella active dress

They’re intended for sport, but earth first label Reformation’s active dresses are the perfect throw on and go style for effortless everyday style. 

Shop Reformation Bella active dress, £98

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Maje Rianne satin mini dress

Maje Rianne satin mini dress

Wear this satin mini layered over a rollneck jumper and a pair of chunky stomper boots and there’s a navy dress-focused outfit that’s ready to go.

Shop Maje Rianne satin mini dress at Selfridges, £219

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Cos sleeveless smocked dress

Cos sleeveless smocked dress

Smock dresses are the ultimate easy peasy dress and this Cos number is proof. Wear with a micro mule and a mini bag for serious style points.

Shop Cos sleeveless smocked dress, £59

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Asceno New York linen shirt dress

Asceno New York linen shirt dress

Just throw this linen midi on with a pair of statement chunky sandals for a perfect transitional dress. 

Shop Asceno New York linen shirt dress at Browns Fashion, £385

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Raey recycled cotton maxi dress

Raey recycled cotton maxi dress

A maxi dress is perfect come rain or shine; just swap sandals for boots should the weather take a turn for the worse.

Shop Raey recycled cotton maxi dress at Matches Fashion, £195

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River Island Plus mixed polka dot mini dress

River Island Plus mixed polka dot mini dress

For navy lovers who prefer a pattern to a solid colour, look to this playful polka dot mini courtesy of River Island, which just needs a pair of chunky trainers and it’ll be good to go.

Shop River Island Plus mixed polka dot mini dress at Asos, £42

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Weekend Max Mara Tevere dress

Weekend Max Mara Tevere dress

As seamless as they come, this floaty V-neck dress is crying out to be debuted alongside some sandals and an accessory in the form of your favourite handbag.

Shop Weekend Max Mara Tevere dress at Matches Fashion, £370

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H&M knitted sweater vest dress

H&M knitted sweater vest dress

Fashion’s love-in with the humble sweater vest shows no signs of waning this autumn, so you won’t put a step wrong with this knitted mini.

Shop H&M knitted sweater vest dress, £14.99

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Joseph ribbed maxi dress

Joseph ribbed maxi dress

Another riff on a navy maxi comes by way of Joseph, which makes the case for a chic and boxy silhouetted dress.

Shop Joseph ribbed maxi dress at Browns Fashion, £495

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Glamorous mini smock dress in botanical print

Glamorous mini smock dress in botanical print

This floral mini is perfect for those wanting to embrace a navy dress without being just one tone. 

Shop Glamorous mini smock dress in botanical print at Asos, £38

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