How to Wear a Long Dress in Winter?

The Long Dress: A Seasonal Essential

The long dress, a key piece in our wardrobe during the summer, is perfect for everyday wear and can be worn both at the beach and at elegant evenings. Lightweight, flowing, colourful, plain or patterned, it flatters all body shapes and enhances your silhouette.

Whether it's an empire waist, long-sleeved shirt style, thin-strapped design, or a wrap style with puffed sleeves, we continue to wear it in autumn and bring it out again in spring, paired with a seasonal jacket.

What if we didn’t put it away at all and kept it all year round? Here’s everything you need to know about wearing your long dress, even during the winter months.

Which long dress to choose for winter?

While a long dress can be worn all year round, not all of them are suitable for every occasion.

Avoid white dresses or very light colours, as they are too reminiscent of summer. Instead, opt for darker colours that are easy to pair with other shades.

Bohemian-style dresses with floral patterns and vibrant prints are perfect for this. However, it's best to steer clear of split dresses, as they're not very practical for winter.

Choose your dress based on its fabric, which should be of good quality, and steer clear of dresses that crease easily. While they might look lovely, they can turn into a real nightmare for anyone looking to sit down during the day...

How to Properly Match Your Outfit to Face the Winter Chill?

When it’s cold, you often feel like wrapping up in warm clothes and aren’t really inclined to wear a dress.

However, with a long dress that has the great advantage of covering the legs, it's enjoyable to wear a dress even during the winter months.

Here are some tips on how to stylishly wear your long dress in winter, so you can have a fabulous look without worrying about a runny nose!

Wear a long coat, a blazer jacket, or a leather jacket

With a long dress, you can confidently wear a masculine coat or an oversized blazer, which accentuates your figure, especially if you have a defined waist.

Or, if the temperatures allow it, a leather biker jacket for a rock look.

If your dress has a pattern, choose a solid-coloured coat or jacket.

If your dress is plain, you can pair it with a checked tweed blazer for a unique and quirky look.

Pair your long dress with a chunky knit jumper or cardigan

Perfect with a retro bohemian dress, it pairs beautifully with a long chunky knit cardigan.

Alternatively, you can wear your long dress with a jumper, similar to how you'd style a long skirt. With a dress that has a defined waist, you could try pairing it with a cropped jumper for a more fashionable look.

For colours, we stick to basic colours that are easy to match, such as beige, brown, black, or grey.

Wear Thick Tights

Having a trendy and elegant style every day? Absolutely! But there's no way I'm going to be cold.

So, under your dress, you can indulge in thick, warm tights, which will barely be noticeable.

There are many plain designs available, some of which are referred to as polar. These are very warm and feature a layer of fleece against the skin, providing great comfort even in extremely cold weather.

You can also choose a very thick legging if you prefer this type of style.

Wear boots or ankle boots

When it comes to footwear, team your long dress with your favourite boots or ankle boots.

In leather, suede, camel, or black, play with the materials and the colours.

Camel-coloured ankle boots give off a bohemian vibe, perfect when paired with a fringed bag or a headband.

Biker-style boots, on the other hand, add a rebellious touch that pairs well with a leather jacket.

Long dresses pair wonderfully with block heels, so it's best to avoid stilettos. And don't forget to match the colour of your handbag with your shoes.

Long Bohemian Dress

Embrace Ethnic Accessories

To add a bit of flair to your outfit, enhance your look with a touch of poetry by accessorising with ethnic long necklaces and statement earrings.

Continuing on, we define the waist with a belt over a denim shirt and add a patterned scarf to accentuate your neck and shoulders.

Get out the hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves for winter

Embrace winter by mixing and matching accessories to keep cosy, such as a matching beanie and gloves set.

We tend to prefer them in solid colours, but with a bold knit.

Opt for subtle details like a knitted flower or a shiny thread.

Add a scarf to keep yourself nice and warm, or opt for a snood. And for those who want a bohemian look even in winter, don't forget about fingerless gloves!