When I think of dresses, the first word that comes to my mind is versatility. Capable of being worn during the day or night, during spring, summer, autumn and winter, women’s dresses that transition to any season are definitely among our favorite wardrobe essentials.

Ranging in varying hemlines, dresses can be short mini dresses that hit above the knee showing off a little leg, midi dresses that hit just below the knee or calf, or maxi dresses that provide long and flowy comfort.

When it comes to comfort and style, women, these dress styles offer the most versatility across seasons:

1. Fit and flare
The fit and flare dress style is fitted in the bust and waist with an A-line skirt

2. The sheath
Sealth dresses are semi fitted through the bust, waist, and hips, but provide loose comfort.

3. The shirtdress
This dress can be casual or dressed up with heels. It mimics a traditional dress shirt style fits buttoning over the bust and all the way down to the hips, typically with a tie at the waist.

4. Mini dress
A mini dress looks smart in any season. Pair it with sandals in the summer; a scarf, tights, and light jacket in the fall or spring, and knee high boots and a cardigan in winter for different looks each season.

5. Maxi dress
Maxi dresses are ideal for wearing loose in the summer and layering all other seasons. Just add accessories (i.e., long necklaces, heavy knitted cardigans, delicate floral scarves, shawls, or tapered jeans to stay warm.

6. Midi dresses
Midi dresses can be paired with open toe boots or wedges in summer or springtime. While adding a wrap jacket or wear over a short sleeved t-shirt for a casual evening look in autumn or spring when the weather is transitioning.