Dresses That Work With the New Garment Styles

One of the best things about the new garment styles? So many more dresses just work now — styles that used to need sleeves added or layers underneath. If you're refreshing your dress collection, here's what to look for and a few of our favorite silhouettes.

The fit rule for dresses

Same idea as tops: you want the shoulder to sit wide enough to cover the new sleeveless garment top, and a neckline that isn't cut too low. Square, modest-scoop, and high necklines all work beautifully.

Sleeveless midi dresses

The everyday win — covered enough for the new garments, cool enough for summer, and dressy enough for church or a luncheon.

Tiered & flowy maxi dresses

Forgiving, breezy, and they move with you — great for events, vacation, and warm Sundays.

Square-neck dresses

The neckline of the moment: feminine and naturally covered. Perfect for showers, date nights, and photos.

Shirt-dresses

Belt for structure or wear loose. In linen or cotton they're an easy, polished throw-on.

Wedding-guest & event dresses

With the new styles, more event and wedding-guest dresses work without alterations — a relief if you've got a summer of celebrations ahead.

Shop dresses or new arrivals — fresh styles drop constantly, and we don't restock.

Tiana Fabrizio Roberts co-owns Brooklyn Blush and helps women build wardrobes they love — new garments and all.