Discover the Best Dresses for Every January Occasion

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No matter the occasion or season, there are always plenty of opportunities to wear a dress and, of course, an overwhelming amount of options from which to pick. We’ve put together an edit of the best dresses of the month—check back every two weeks for a new selection of styles, handpicked by Vogue.

January’s edit of the best dresses of the month means there’s no better time to embrace layerable pieces that can be worn day and night, with fresh details that elevate a classic silhouette. We’re talking long sleeves and thick fabrics, moody hues, and textural touches that look just as good with minimalist loafers as they do with retro sneakers. There are Vogue dresses here to complement any weekend wardrobe, and a variety of re-wearable holiday and wedding guest dresses that pair perfectly against the backdrop of a lavish ceremony. Shop the best dresses of January, below.

Vogue’s Best Dresses of January:

The Slinky Printed Maxi

In a lustrous, shimmery, draped velvet, Dôen’s Mauricia dress is patterned with a ’40s-inspired daisy floral print. With its slinky silhouette, fitted bodice, and bias-cut skirt, it leans more towards evening. Dress it up to the nines with velvet pumps and a beaded bag.

The Classic Turtleneck Dress

What’s a winter wardrobe without a few turtleneck dresses? Add to your collection with Toteme’s Twist dress—this easy, slightly draped midi, pairs with, well, literally everything. For January, style it with lug-sole boots, tights, and shearling outerwear.

The Stand Collar Dress

Khaite’s Margo dress is a study in refined minimalism: Crafted from ultra-fine merino wool, the sleek maxi style features a high neckline and a fluid, body-skimming silhouette.

The Essential Shirt Dress

For work, weekends, and beyond, a shirtdress is a must-have for any fashion-forward gal. Defined by its button-down front and structured collar, Banana Republic’s will help you seamlessly transition from daytime errands to evening plans.

The Printed Turtleneck Dress

Long sleeves and a pull-on design make the Ida dress endlessly wearable, while the abstract pattern lends it an air of artistic expression. Complement the turtleneck with a low-slung bun and statement earrings.

The Fringe Favorite

The holiday season may be coming to a close, but we’re still head over heels for anything fringe. Plus, you can never have too many party-ready dresses in storage—black tie wedding, anyone?

The Pleated Midi

Zara’s pleated midi dress is bound to become a go-to. The wrinkled-effect satin ripples with subtle texture, while soft pleats at the shoulder hint at movement even at rest. Wear it to daytime events, or let it evolve into the evening with a bold lip and sculptural heels.

The Bold Crepe Maxi

In a hue meant for standing out, & Other Stories’s crepe dress offers a minimalist take with sculptural intent. Cut from fluid, woven crepe that drapes naturally with ease, it has an elongated silhouette that flatters without clinging—a true fashion girl must.

The Dotted Mock-Neck Dress

Looking for a tried-and-true silhouette to add to your rotation? Look no further: Rixo’s dotted Paige mididress is designed from semi-sheer, airy chiffon, with a waist-defining belt. Go demure in taste with Mary Jane flats and a ladylike box bag.

The Off-The-Shoulder Midi

Off the shoulder, all allure—this neckline whispers romance while baring just enough to feel modern. Made from organic cashmere, show off the drop waist and soft pleated skirt by layering it under a longline coat, left open.

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The Artfully Draped Midi

With the right draping, any dress can be transformed into a sculpture, and that’s exactly what Cos gets right with this midi style. Intentional and elegant, wear yours for holiday parties, and beyond in the new year.

The Cozy Luxe Maxi

Soft, sweeping, and quietly sensual, The Row’s Melani dress skims the body with ease, offering a long, lean silhouette that feels both relaxed yet refined. Pair with the brand’s stompy boots for a practical finish.

The Off-the-Shoulder Sweep

How would a minimalist do evening drama? In Khaite’s Genesis dress. Between the off-the-shoulder neckline and sharp, pleated skirt, this long-sleeve maxi offers an alluring cut that pairs easily with everything from knee-high boots to patent heeled mules.

The New Years Eve Maxi

5…4…3…2…1! The year is coming to a close, and you’re with your favorite people, celebrating. What screams “2026, I’m ready for you!” more than Banana Republic’s georgette maxidress? A velvet pump and tasseled earring will top this look off just right.

The Crinkled Gingham

Fresh, flirty, and forever charming, a gingham dress is country-club cute with just enough fashion-girl attitude. Need proof? Just take a look at this crinkled, printed Ganni number!

The Scarf-Effect Dress

Holiday dressing doesn’t have to be so on the nose. In fact, we’re big fans of embodying the charm of the season without losing sight of personal style and sophistication. Zara’s satin, scarf dress is the perfect example. Wear yours now, with velvet accents, and later, with leather.

The Vintage-Inspired Midi

Cut from silk-charmeuse with corded lace along the neckline and bodice, Dôen’s Veda dress is equal parts darling and sensual. Go matchy-matchy with the center bow by styling yours with black kitten-heels or velvet ballerina flats.

The Delicate Lace-Trimmed Slip

No well-curated dress roundup is complete without a lace-trimmed slip dress or two. By Malene Birger offers a fresh interpretation with its asymmetric hemline and deep, navy blue hue. We can already see it styled over pants at Copenhagen Fashion week.

The Satin Maxi Dress

Toteme’s collections are always brimming with seasonless, tried-and-true pieces, like this draped satin maxi which we fell in love with earlier this summer in a lightweight crepe de chine. Wear this iteration now with suede knee-high boots, or come spring with sculptural sandals. It’s the dress that keeps on giving.

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The Sculpted Knit Dress

Comfort gets a sophisticated spin with Favorite Daughter’s Ava dress. This style, with its V-neckline and cinched waist, features blouson sleeves that’ll look good with everything, from shearling wraps to classic trench coats.

The Sequin Appliqué Midi

Zara’s sequin midi dress is bold without trying, and glamorous without effort. Whether it’s cocktail hour or a full-on holiday party, the contrasting lace and allover glimmer will turn any calendar invite into a major fashion moment.

The Two-Tone Drop Waist

Toteme’s Twinflower dress fuses minimalist, Scandi elegance with artistic flair—a close-fitting bodice flows into a billowy, gathered drop-waist skirt, creating a brilliant contrast. Like all of the brand’s best designs, it can be styled for special occasions, and later, for everyday, with more casual accessories.

The Merlot Draped Dress

Victoria Beckham’s draped dress brings elegance to life with soft folds that drape just so. A fluid, asymmetric hemline is the perfect opportunity to show off modern pumps, sleek mules, or knee-high boots.

The Fringe Silk Find

Like most of Fforme’s expertly crafted pieces, you’ll find the Mina dress unapologetically editorial. Complement the textural moments with like-minded accessories, like a beaded top-handle bag, or tasseled pendant.

The Allover Lace Dress

No event-ready closet is fully complete without a lace dress, or two! Romantic, feminine, and nostalgic, you’ll find Zara’s open-back allover lace dress the perfect piece for layering, or showing some skin—in a fashion-forward way, of course.

The Feathered Mini

TWP’s mini dress keeps reappearing on our must-have lists, and for good reason. It can be worn now, as a festive, leg-bearing mini dress, or later, layered atop silky pants.

The Funnel-Neck Knit

Fall may be over, but we’re still obsessing over all things funnel neck. Test out the trend with Cos’s belted, knit midi dress—a more subtle take on the look that’s easily styled.

The Cold-Weather Floral Dress

Soft blooms on a gloomy palette can bring optimism to the day. Pair yours with moto or suede boots.

The Powder Pink Polo

A sweater dress is the piece you reach for when you want warmth but don’t want to sacrifice polish. From daytime errands to evening dinners (with just a switch of accessories), Arch4’s Skylark polo dress can carry you there.

The Floor-Length Gown

Róhe’s signature silk dress delivers drama in spades. This floor-sweeping style in a stormy, dark blue features wide sleeves and a bias cut, ideal for dancing the night away.

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The Holiday Essential

For jolly festivities and beyond, Zara’s billowy, satin mididress will make any evening event feel a little more glamorous.

The Cashmere Sweater Dress

The season’s solution to looking polished while feeling blissfully wrapped in comfort? A knitted dress, crafted from cashmere, of course. Pair it with boots and a bold lip, and you’ve mastered winter-chic in one effortless swoop.

The Festive Flourish

Toteme’s Petal dress offers minimalism with a poetic twist—clean lines softened by sculptural, petal-like trims that frame the body with quiet drama. Let the details show, and pair yours with velvet kitten-heels, and a satin pouch bag.

The Lace-Trimmed Slip Dress

There’s never a wrong time for a silky slip dress, and yes, that includes the winter. Master the art of layering and wear this one from Alexa Chung’s latest Madewell collaboration over a thin turtleneck, and beneath a chic, fuzzy coat.

The Wool Polo Dress

It’s practical! It’s polished! It’s preppy! & Other Stories’s woo polo dress is sporty in spirit, but elegant in execution. Dress it up with knee-high boots and a shearling coat, or down with a trench and ballerina flats.

The Jersey Midi Dress

Victoria Beckham knows what women want—and what they want is to look put together without sacrificing comfort. This jersey dress is soft, stretchy, and perfectly draped so it moves with you, not against you.

The Winter Floral Dress

With its gathered details and vintage-inspired charm (Alexa, play Lana Del Ray), the Coraline dress is the perfect piece for holiday mornings and intimate gatherings.

The Fringed Knit Dress

Searching for a party dress removed from the cliché? Consider Aje’s Breeze dress as the pièce de résistance for anyone looking to make an entrance without being too on-the-nose this season.

The Ribbed Maxi

As winter rolls in, it’s important to have a few dresses to lean on for layering. Banana Republic’s ribbed sweater maxi allows just that. Wear this versatile pieces below heavy coats, and with HeatTech underneath.

The Billowy Floral Find

Like all of Khaite’s designs, the Edgar dress boasts that unmistakable New York cool that’s hard to come by, especially in a dress. Show off the fluid floral print with patent-leather boots, or Mary Janes.

The Velvet Must-Have

Velvet brings a regal warmth to holiday dressing that feels both timeless and modern. Slip on this draped velvet midi from Cos and let the molten sheen capture the light.

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The Red Plissé Midi

Tibi is driven by the principles of “Creative Pragmatism,” which is a guide concepted by founder Amy Smilovic that aims to approach wardrobing in both an inventive and functional way. This red mididress epitomizes that idea with its plissé-crepe that moves as you do and vivid hue—comfortable for all-day wear without sacrificing style.

The Essential Turtleneck Dress

There are a few dress silhouettes that make our must-have lists season after season and what they have in common is that they’re always the most wearable, versatile pieces to own. This everyday turtleneck style from Skims is a good example of something you’d find in our wardrobes. Wear it with everything from leather loafers to suede boots.

The Autumnal Floral

Fashion alert, fashion alert! Khaite’s Resort 2026 collection just dropped, and it’s full of goodies to wear now and later. An immediate must-have is the Taja dress: it’s a double-layered chiffon slipdress, perfect for wearing beneath trench coats, shearling, and knitwear.

The Semi-Sheer Checked Dress

What’s ultra flattering, slightly see-through, and checked all over? Damson Madder’s Marissa dress. This piece features long sleeves and a comfortable fit, making it flawless for transitioning from day to evening.

The Artist’s Gown

According to CJR himself, this dress was influenced by Robert Morris’s sculptures—just take a look at the contoured silhouette and structured neckline. It guarantees you’re the best-dressed guest at any event, be it a church wedding, afterparty, or holiday gathering.

The Pleated Plaid Dress

Zara’s plaid dress seems to exist between the two intents that stem from the print: country and preppy. It can lean more backwoods when worn with lug-sole boots and a barn jacket, or more heritage if styled with Mary-Jane pumps and a blazer. Your choice.

The Modern Sweater Dress

Wrapped in effortlessness, this knitted dress from Banana Republic is proof that cozy can still be chic. The soft knit skims the body just so, creating a silhouette that feels both undone and polished. Think of it as your all-day, every-occasion style.

The Velvet Gown

Refined decadence is found in TWP’s velvet gown. Its deep, light-catching sheen brings depth and dimension to every curve, while its fluid, asymmetric fall exudes ease. Double up on texture by pairing with a ponyhair pump.

The Powder Pink Nightie

Cut from a washed silk satin and accented with delicate lace, Chloé’s lingerie-inspired dress oozes the kind of alluring romance summoned in Regency-era novels. Keep this vibe going by styling with square-toe ballerinas or lace-up flats.

The Funnel-Neck Knit

The black turtleneck dress, in our opinion, is the wardrobe equivalent of a quick-witted comeback; quietly confident and always on point. From power lunches to weekend dates, consider Cos’s funnel-neck option for your fall and winter rotations.