Autumn dresses for women: stylish dresses for the new season
As temperatures drop and the days get shorter, lightweight summer dresses slowly make way for more layered looks. But that doesn't mean dresses have to disappear from your wardrobe. In fact, an autumn dress is one of the most versatile pieces to wear throughout the season.
On milder autumn days, simply wear your dress on its own. When temperatures start to drop, add a blazer, cardigan or jacket. The Japan TKY autumn/winter collection features comfortable travel jersey dresses designed to take you effortlessly into the new season. Discover our favourite autumn dresses and find inspiration for styling them throughout fall.
What dresses do you wear in autumn?
The perfect autumn dress moves with the season. Silhouette and length matter, but so do fabric and the possibility to add layers. A dress that fits comfortably underneath a blazer, cardigan or jacket can take you from the first mild autumn days well into the colder months.
Short dresses work just as well in autumn. Pair them with tights and knee-high boots for a feminine look, or opt for loafers or boots for something a little more casual. Ankle boots and loafers pair beautifully with midi and maxi dresses.
Most importantly, choose an autumn dress that suits your personal style, whether feminine and elegant, minimalist or sporty.
Travel jersey dresses for autumn
Travel jersey is an ideal fabric for the changing season. Its comfortable stretch offers freedom of movement while maintaining a polished appearance, making a travel jersey dress just as suitable for a busy day at work as it is for dinner or the weekend.
Travel jersey dresses are also easy to adapt to changing temperatures. Wear yours on its own on warmer days, then add a blazer, knit or jacket as the season progresses. One dress can become the foundation for a variety of autumn outfits.
Explore the Japan TKY dress collection to discover different lengths and silhouettes designed to wear throughout the season.
Autumn dresses for every style
Short autumn dresses
A short dress gives your favourite footwear plenty of room to stand out. Binko has a clean, slightly flared A-line silhouette, while Nayomi creates a more feminine look with its scarf collar. Prefer something sportier? Riku combines a shorter length with a polo fastening and pointed collar.
Wear them with knee-high boots, loafers or chunky boots, adding tights when the temperature drops.
Midi dresses with long sleeves
A long-sleeved midi dress needs little else to create a complete outfit. Sika can be styled in two ways thanks to the tie detail at the waist, which can be tied at either the front or back. Lujika has a sportier feel with its zip neckline and shaped seams.
The midi length pairs beautifully with both knee-high and ankle boots, making these dresses easy to style from a day at work to dinner.
Long dresses for autumn
Prefer a longer autumn dress? Tami Long has a fitted silhouette that gently flares from the hip, making it easy to dress up or down. Rasy has a more contemporary feel thanks to its concealed button fastening and matching belt.
Style a long dress with loafers or boots and add a cropped jacket when temperatures fall. For the colder months, explore our winter dresses for women as well.
How to style a dress in autumn
A few simple changes can give the same dress a completely different look. A blazer or cardigan instantly adds structure. Pair Runa in Pique Travel with the reversible Oniyi cardigan in a similar colour palette for a sophisticated tonal look, or choose contrasting shades for more impact.
Footwear can transform your outfit too. A short dress such as Nayomi feels feminine with pointed knee-high boots and more casual with biker boots.
As the weather gets colder, introduce knitwear. The zip neckline of Lujika makes it easy to layer a fine knit underneath. With a long dress, play with contrasting proportions: pair Tami Long with the cropped Tokine jacket for a balanced silhouette.
What colours should you wear in autumn?
Nature provides plenty of inspiration for an autumn colour palette. Think rich shades, deep reds, brown and understated natural tones. Cacao, Merlot and Spiaggia complement the season beautifully and are easy to combine.
For a timeless foundation, choose Deep Black or Black Blue and pair them with seasonal Olive Night. Want your autumn dress to make more of a statement? Opt for a bold shade such as Spicy Red, Sparkling Grape or Golden Spice.
Can you wear a summer dress in autumn?
Not every summer dress needs to be packed away as soon as the first cooler days arrive. On milder autumn days, you can easily extend the life of your favourite dresses by styling them differently.
Add a blazer or cardigan and closed-toe shoes to instantly give a summer dress a more autumnal feel. When temperatures drop further, dresses with long sleeves or in more substantial fabrics will offer extra comfort.
Moving from summer into autumn doesn't mean replacing your entire wardrobe. Combine existing favourites with new pieces from the autumn/winter collection and gradually build a wardrobe that moves with the season.
