13 ways to wear fuss-free day dresses

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One-and-done numbers to make winter dressing a breeze

It’s that time of year again: days are shorter; weather is temperamental and the urge to hibernate is real. 

Rather than taking to the sofa with a weighted blanket, why not co-opt comfort with a fuss-free frock? 

Whether a cosy knit iteration or desk-to-dinner multi-tasker, simply add a pair of boots and carry on with your day. Looking for one piece with zero effort? You’re in luck. We found thirteen.

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Part Two dress, Itso Me, €129.95

1. Part Two mock polo neck long sleeve midi dress, Itso Me, €129.95 

'Asperu' dress, Munthe, €429

2. 'Asperu' dress, Munthe, €429 

Studio knit dress with feather trim, Massimo Dutti, €249

3. Studio knit dress with feather trim, Massimo Dutti, €249 

Polo neck knit dress, H&M, €39.99

4. Polo neck knit dress, H&M, €39.99 

Part Two dress, ItsoMe, €159.95.jpg

5. Part Two print kimono sleeve midi dress, Itso Me, €159.95 

6. A model walks the runway at the Ulla Johnson show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows Fall/Winter 2022 at the New York Library on February 13, 2022, in New York City.

Striped Round Neck Belted Midi Column Dress, M&S, €54

7. Striped round neck belted midi column dress, M&S, €54 

Missoni Stripe Knit Dress, RRP €750, Kildare Village €375

8. Missoni stripe knit dress, Kildare Village, RRP €750, Village price, €375 

M&S Collection animal print round neck midi column dress, M&S, €54

9. M&S Collection animal print round neck midi column dress, M&S, €54 

Belted hoodie dress, Paisie,€152.28

10. Belted hoodie dress, Paisie, €152.28 

Knit openwork sweater dress, Mango, €59.99

11. Knit openwork sweater dress, Mango, €59.99 

Great Lake keyhole silk dress, Whistles, €389

12. Great Lake keyhole silk dress, Whistles, €389 

‘Teresa’ wave jacquard knitted maxi dress, RIXO, €350.jpg

13. ‘Teresa’ wave jacquard knitted maxi dress, RIXO, €350 (limited sizes left) 

STYLE NOTES:

• HOODIE DRESS: Look to British brand Paisie’s reimagined oversized sweatshirt with a waist-cinching buckle, side slits and delicate sleeve ruching.
• SWEATER DRESS: Streamline the silhouette with an A-line openwork knit style. Add your favourite ankle boots.
• T-SHIRT DRESS: Layer over a tissue-thin polo neck with printed trousers and patent brogues.
• FIT AND FLARE DRESS: Check out Cork boutique Itso Me’s Part Two dress collection, especially its monochrome fit and flare frock with kimono sleeves.