31 Fall Midi Dresses: From Milkmaid & Denim Styles To Plaid & Leopard Prints

Summer is for itty-bitty Sabrina Carpenter-approved mini dresses and flowy maxi dresses. It’s the time for easy-breezy linen and beachy crochet. But the season is quickly speeding on by. As we prepare to tuck away our summer fashion must-haves, we’re also making room for our fall wardrobes. And with no doubt, as the weather gets cooler and the leaves start falling, the new signature style will be the midi dress. Luckily, there’s tons of fall midi dresses (in tons of styles) from our favorite retailers ready to be swooped up now.

Many summer dress styles can transition from summer to fall, but keep an eye out for fall-appropriate fabrics, sleeve-lengths, colors, and prints. Right now, you can find milkmaid dresses in trending leopard print rather than dainty florals, drop-waist dresses in earth tones like green and mauve rather than pastels, and shirtdresses in bold plaid rather than gingham. Look out for midi styles in slightly heavy knits, denims, poplins, and corduroy, too.

The calf-length frocks make for great transitional wardrobe staples. Wear your midi dress on its own, styled with fall sneakers, chunky loafers, and ballet flats, or pair it with tights and Charli XCX-approved knee-high boots as the temperature drops. Then you’ve got yourself the perfect fall outfit. So whether you’re looking for a long-sleeve midi dress to do cool-weather activities in or a satin midi dress for your upcoming fall weddings, we rounded some of the best new arrivals at your favorite retailers, from Abercrombie & Fitch to Zara.

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J.Crew Fitted Knit Mockneck Dress with Poplin Skirt

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J.Crew Fitted Knit Mockneck Dress with Poplin Skirt, $, available at J.Crew

Free People Two Timin Midi Dress

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Free People Two Timin Midi Dress, $, available at Free People

Ann Taylor Stand Collar Belted Midi Shirtdress

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Ann Taylor Stand Collar Belted Midi Shirtdress, $, available at Ann Taylor

Ganni Yellow Shiny Gingham Midi Dress

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Ganni Yellow Shiny Gingham Midi Dress, $, available at SSENSE

Anthropologie Long-Sleeve Sheer Pleated Midi Dress

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Anthropologie Long-Sleeve Sheer Pleated Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Abercrombie & Fitch Emerson Poplin Puff Sleeve Midi Dress

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Abercrombie & Fitch Emerson Poplin Puff Sleeve Midi Dress, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch

Quince Cotton Cashmere Ribbed Long Sleeve Crew Midi Dress

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Quince Cotton Cashmere Ribbed Long Sleeve Crew Midi Dress, $, available at Quince

Eloquii Oversized Denim Midi Dress

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Eloquii Oversized Denim Midi Dress, $, available at Eloquii

Hill House Home The Ellie Nap Dress

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Hill House Home The Ellie Nap Dress, $, available at Hill House Home

Damson Madder Bluebelle Midi Dress

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Damson Madder Bluebelle Midi Dress, $, available at Damson Madder

Everlane The Midi Dress in Everyday Cotton

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Everlane The Midi Dress in Everyday Cotton, $, available at Everlane

Favorite Daughter The Phoebe Strapless Midi Dress

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Favorite Daughter The Phoebe Strapless Midi Dress, $, available at Nordstrom

Madewell V-Neck Balloon-Sleeve Maxi Dress

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Madewell V-Neck Balloon-Sleeve Maxi Dress, $, available at Madewell

Wilfred Brielle Dress

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Wilfred Brielle Dress, $, available at Aritzia

Zara Pleated Asymmetric Dress

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Zara Pleated Asymmetric Dress, $, available at Zara

Reformation Everlyn Dress

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Reformation Everlyn Dress, $, available at Reformation

Forever 21 Plus Size Rosette Plaid Midi Dress

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Forever 21 Plus Size Rosette Plaid Midi Dress, $, available at Forever 21

Aligne Gabriella Cord Dress

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Aligne Gabriella Cord Dress, $, available at Aligne

LPA Salmah Dress With Detachable Shawl

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LPA Salmah Dress With Detachable Shawl, $, available at Revolve

H&M Midi Shirt Dress

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H&M Midi Shirt Dress, $, available at H&M

Asos Design Curve Ruffle Off Shoulder Midi Dress

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ASOS DESIGN Curve Ruffle Off Shoulder Midi Dress, $, available at ASOS

Sézane Numa Dress

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Sézane Numa Dress, $, available at Sézane

Dôen Marielle Dress

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Dôen Marielle Dress, $, available at Dôen

Levi’s Otto Western Denim Midi Dress

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Levi’s Otto Western Denim Midi Dress, $, available at Urban Outfitters

Farm Rio Khaki Flower Bird Embroidered Midi Dress

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Farm Rio Khaki Flower Bird Embroidered Midi Dress, $, available at Farm Rio

Gap Mixed Media Ballet Dress

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Gap Mixed Media Ballet Dress, $, available at Gap

Bloomchic Boho Print Tie Knot Puff Sleeve Dress

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Bloomchic Boho Print Tie Knot Puff Sleeve Dress, $, available at Bloomchic

& Other Stories Crinkled Midi Dress

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& Other Stories Crinkled Midi Dress, $, available at & Other Stories

Mango Asymmetrical Pleated Dress

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Mango Asymmetrical Pleated Dress, $, available at Mango

Anne Klein Soft V-Neck Tiered Midi Dress

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Anne Klein Soft V-Neck Tiered Midi Dress, $, available at Tj Maxx

Banana Republic Cruz Poplin Maxi Dress

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Banana Republic Cruz Poplin Maxi Dress, $, available at Banana Republic

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