Layering is a must during these trying winter times. And while there are many ways to pile clothes on top of one another, we’re favoring simply slipping on dresses over pants to make it through the season.
Topping off pants with dresses is nothing new. Designers and street style stars have been doing it for a long time (with varying degrees of success), but it does demand a little bit of skill. You have to make sure your dress of choice suits your bottom half. If you’re rocking a minidress, go with high-waisted pants. Want to max out? Your pants should be longer than the hem of your dress, otherwise what’s the point?
Just make sure you place a turtleneck or thin sweater underneath your dress to protect you from the cold. Feel free to add in leggings under your pants and you can even throw a jacket on top of your outfit for real hygge vibes.
Check out the slideshow above for cool dress-pant combos you’ll get plenty of mileage out of this winter.
2020 Dress Pant Pairings
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Combo #1
Zara Faux Leather Dress, $69.90 at Zara
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Combo #1
& Other Stories Velvet Tie Dye Tailored Trousers, $99 at & Other Stories
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Combo #2
Ganni Seersucker Check Mini Dress in Deep Lavender, $100 at Ganni
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Combo #2
Vivienne Westwood Long George Wool Slim-Fit Pants, $600 at Net-a-Porter
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Combo #3
& Other Stories Corduroy O-Ring Zip Dress, $89 at & Other Stories
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Combo #3
Simon Miller Cyrene Pants in Sea Horse, $150 at The Frankie Shop
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Combo #4
Topshop Black and White Bubble Textured Midi Check Dress, $95 at Topshop
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Combo #4
Pixie Market Winona Leg Zipper Jeans, $30 at Pixie Market
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Combo #5
Reformation Sigmund Dress Es, $248 at Reformation
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Combo #5
Violeta by Mango Ribbed Flared Trousers, $29.99 at Mango
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Combo #6
Dries Van Noten Dantia Dye Dress, $416 at Need Supply Co.
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Combo #6
Zara Pants With Front Seam, $69.90 at Zara
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Combo #7
Pixie Market Yellow Printed Mock Neck Dress, $142 at Pixie Market
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Combo #7
Farrow Brigette Cropped Flare Pant, $88 at Need Supply Co.
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Combo #8
Universal Standard Michelle Cupro Shirt Dress in Orchid, $130 at Universal Standard
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Combo #8
Universal Standard Moro Pocket Ponte Pants in Olive, $80 at Universal Standard
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Combo #9
Laura Ashley UO Exclusive Anna Tie-Neck Dress, $49 at Urban Outfitters
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Combo #9
& Other Stories Corduroy Kick Flare Trousers in Red, $79 at & Other Stories
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Combo #10
Ulla Johnson Emelyn Dress, $345 at Ulla Johnson
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Combo #10
Nili Lotan Jenna Pants, $325 at Shopbop
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Combo #11
Richard Quinn Orange Floral Dress, $735 at SSENSE
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Combo #11
Nanushka Chimo Faux Leather Wide-Leg Pants, $420 at mytheresa.com
