Dresses Style Guide
Dress for every occasion this summer with our women’s dresses edit. From day to night, to everything in-between, you’re certain to find a dress online here to suit. Think ultra formal dresses for the 9-5, while a bold, white dress is the answer for after-dark adventures.
Looking to make a statement? Embellished and embroidered sequin dresses are just the ticket. Take your pick with new-season dresses in the latest prints such as animal, polka dots and florals, while leather dresses are guaranteed to elevate your everyday outfits. Whatever your taste, you’ll find dresses for women in every silhouette, style and shade imaginable here.
What is an A-line dress?
Endlessly elegant and forever in style, an A Line dress will forever be one of our favourite styles thanks to their unique shape, which is fitted at the hips and progressively widens towards the hem, thus the namesake “A” in its name.
This season, try an A-Line leather dress with your fav heels to work or for a head-turning spin on occasionwear.
What is a cocktail dress?
Perfect for formal and semi-formal occasions alike, a stunning cocktail dress is perfect for dressing up. Turn it into an outfit with some Karen Millen signature jewellery.
How to wear a shirt dress?
Shirt dresses are so stylish, there’s no need for accessories, wear them by themselves whether you’re after minimal aesthetics or opt for a maximalist patterned shirt dress. This season, our formal dresses specialise in shirt dresses, with utility details, modern shapes and elegant fabrics for every office.
How to wear a leather dress
Depending on the occasion, a leather dresses can be dressed up or down to your liking. The perfect transitional piece for every wardrobe, the leather dress can be either be worn smart or for street style vibes. Throw on a soft long sleeve blouse under a sleeveless black leather dresses for a monochrome throwback.
Smart dress code at work? A leather dress can, of course, be dressed up. Think smart utility details, wrap shapes and rich hues
How to wear a formal dress to work
Breath confidence in a stunning Karen Millen formal dress complete with intricate details, stunning fits and on-trend colours.
Whether your office has a formal dress code or it keeps it smart/casual, a black work dress is a wardrobe staple, perfect for last-minute outfit ideas, whether this is winter or summer. A black work dress provides you with a blank canvas for accessories such as jewellery and scarves.
Navy work dresses serve a similar fashion, providing you with a bit more colour with the optional pattern and stylish details.
As the skies get bluer and the temperature gets hotter, ensure you top up on a luxury summer work dresses for optimal style and comfort. This season, opt for on-trend colours with bright hues playing a huge part
