Dresses for fall and winter

In the cold seasons fashion gives way for the need of warmth and comfort. This is why clothes for these seasons are made from warm, soft materials with a comfortable design. Since dresses are among the favorite female attire, they also need to be adjusted to cold weather. This is why contemporary dresses feature long sleeves, warm fabrics and designs that are well combined with thick stockings or leggings, comfortable enough to be worn under a coat. The long-sleeved dress has become unusually popular in the fashion world during the last few fashion seasons. The reason behind its growing popularity is the need of ladies to look elegant not just on formal occasions, but also in everyday life.

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Long-sleeved dresses are typically very elegant, mimicking the combination of a stylish skirt and jacket and can be used in more formal settings as well as at the office. Other long-sleeved dresses sport a freer, more playful style. They are loose and free-falling, although the fabrics are not as light as the ones used for summer dresses. As playful as a winter dress may be, it still has to be warm enough and comfortable enough to be worn under a coat. The same goes for shoes. Long-sleeved dresses often need to be combined with boots. However elegant, boots or ankle-boots must be combined with heavier materials. Otherwise you will create a tasteless kitsch. While limited by the fabric, long-sleeved dresses can still be very diverse. They can be worn at special occasions as well as daily events or at parties, dancing clubs and restaurants. These minute limitations do not really hinder the usefulness of the winter dress, making it again the preferable attire for ladies in the colder months.