The 10 Best Wrap Dresses for Every Occasion
It's time to wrap your head around wrap dresses.
Welcome to The Essentials, our weekly series highlighting a must-have classic, key to building a timeless, pulled-together closet.
Are you on the hunt for a dress that will never, I repeat never, go out of style? Then look no further than the wrap dress. This wardrobe staple has been around for nearly a century, but here's a quick refresher: Diane von Furstenberg reinvented it in the '70s, creating a dress that embodied simplicity and sexiness while also feeling uncomplicated and functional. When the designer landed on the cover of Newsweek in 1976 wearing one of her iconic creations, the wrap dress trend was cemented into fashion history for good.
Today, the wrap dress still remains a great option for accentuating your form and hugging you in all the right places—it deserves to be your go-to when you need a no-fuss look in no time at all. It works for just about any occasion, from formal winter weddings to low-key vacation days. And, in some cases, you can even wear your wrap dresses entirely open as a coverup for your favorite swimsuit. The options are truly endless, which is precisely why we at Marie Claire are so obsessed with it this season.
Our favorite wrap dress picks include a few classics as well as several reimagined alternatives that will keep you on your toes. Keep scrolling to shop the best options to pick up this season.
The All-Season Winner
This dress comes in a few colors, but this easy-to-wear olive shade works no matter the season. It also would look great with a pair of flats or with a pair of heels, so it'll pull double-duty in your closet.
The Summer Standard
Every summer wardrobe needs to include a lightweight wrap dress. This one from TOAST is begging to be packed away on a vacation to southern Italy.
The Wedding Guest Hero
If you have a formal wedding coming up, check out this dress from Reformation. Or, if you're a bride on the hunt for a chilled-out ceremony gown, it comes in white.
The Vacation Pick
My black wrap dress has become my summer go-to because It's the best thing to throw on in a hurry. This option from & Other Stories has a forgiving silhouette that never fails to just look good.
The Romantic Pick
I have been eyeing this dress from Ciao Lucia for weeks now. The wrapped skirt detailing feels so classic.
The Cottagecore-Inspired Pick
Gingham really comes into its own in the spring and summer months. This dress from Lisa Says Gah! is my personal favorite one that I've seen so far this year.
The Wedding Guest Dress
The subtle print on this dress from ELOQUII makes it work for formal or casual occasions this summer. Plus, that color is to die for!
The Gingham Mini Pick
GANNI rules the roost when it comes to perfect mini dresses with playful details. This one comes in a statement-making print and includes a slightly puffed sleeve and tiny ruffles for a fashionable touch.
The Customizable Pick
This dress from Fame and Partners is completely customizable. You can decide your preferred color, fabric type, and the design of the top. Consider it your chance to make your perfect frock.
The Ruffled Pick
This dress from Anthropologie is so romantic, from the silky fabric to the delicate ruffles.
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Julia Marzovilla is the Fashion E-Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she reviews the latest launches from fashion and beauty brands, finds the best on-sale items around the internet, and interviews experts to find the best products in any category to share with her readers. She also creates shopping guides that span every vertical on the site as an expert in everything from the best laptop bags to the best laser hair removal devices.
In her near decade of experience, Julia has both written for several top outlets in the E-Commerce space and worked at major fashion labels. Prior to joining the Marie Claire team, she contributed similar shopping stories to sites such as Bustle, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Who What Wear, and worked as the Trending Fashion and News Writer STYLECASTER. You can find her across the internet at @JuliaMarzovilla. In real life, you can find her creating shopping guides for her friends, cooking or baking in her too-small kitchen, or buying tickets for the next time Harry Styles is in town.
Julia has a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Journalism from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. She lives in New York City, her hometown.
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