Our Favourite Wrap Dresses Right Now

A good wrap dress works because it does the fitting for you. The tie at the waist means it can flatter a real range of shapes without anyone needing to size up or down for hips or bust, and that adjustability is the whole point of the silhouette. The ones worth owning are cut with enough skirt to move properly, a bodice that sits with some structure rather than collapsing flat, and a wrap front that stays closed with the tie doing the work, not a hidden snap doing it for them. Fabric matters more than pattern here. A jersey or a fluid crepe will fall and skim, while anything too stiff will fight the wrap and gape at the chest instead of sitting neatly across it. Check how it behaves when you sit down and reach forward, not just standing still in front of a mirror, because that is where a badly drafted one shows itself.

Length is where most of the personality sits.

A midi wrap dress reads as considered daywear or smart evening wear depending on what is layered with it, while a mini pulls the same shape into something looser and more nightlife facing. Sleeve length changes the mood again, with long sleeves pushing it towards autumn and cooler office wear, and short or no sleeve versions doing the summer lunch and holiday work.

Styling one is less about reinventing it each time and more about changing what surrounds it. A pair of boots and a leather jacket thrown over the top takes it into daytime territory, while heels, a clean clutch and minimal jewellery push the same dress towards evening without needing to change the dress at all. For work, a wrap dress in a firmer fabric with a blazer over it reads properly put together without looking like it tried too hard. For warmer months, sandals and a straw bag are really all it needs.

Where it earns its place is in exactly that flexibility. It suits a wedding guest brief, a dinner, a first date, a Monday in the office, all from the same shape, which is what makes it worth the space it takes up on a rail.

Top Picks

JASMINE’S PICK THREDUP (US)Fame and Partners x Free People Cocktail Dress - Wrap: Burgundy Dresses - Used - Size

$279.99 THREDUP (US)

QUINN’S PICK HELLO MOLLY (US)Dewdrops Neck Wrap Maxi Dress Green

$109.95 HELLO MOLLY (US)

HARPER’S PICK DRAPER JAMESWendy Wrap Dress

$147.50 $59.00 DRAPER JAMES

SYDNEY’S PICK SHOPBOPSIMKHAI Skyla Wrap Dress Sangria

$445.00 $311.50 SHOPBOP

BROOKLYN’S PICK CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITEDChicSew V-Neck Sleeveless Satin Wrap Tea Length Sheath Mother of the Bride Dress

$139.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED

THREDUP (US)Skies Are Blue Casual Dress - Wrap: Tan Solid Pattern Dresses - Used $21.99 THREDUP (US)

THREDUP (US)ASTR The Label Cocktail Dress - Wrap: Blue Print Pattern Dresses - Used $42.99 THREDUP (US)

THREDUP (US)Zesica Casual Dress - Wrap: Tan Dresses - Used $33.99 THREDUP (US)

THREDUP (US)Fame and Partners x Free People Cocktail Dress - Wrap: Burgundy Dresses - Used - Size $279.99 THREDUP (US)

THREDUP (US)Reistor Casual Dress - Wrap: Gray Graphic Pattern Dresses - Used - Size X $36.99 THREDUP (US)

THREDUP (US)Express Casual Dress - Wrap: Black Solid Pattern Dresses - Used - Size X $19.99 THREDUP (US)

THREDUP (US)Nic + Zoe Casual Dress - Wrap: Blue Tropical Pattern Dresses - Used - Size X $55.99 THREDUP (US)

HELLO MOLLY (US)Dewdrops Neck Wrap Maxi Dress Green $109.95 HELLO MOLLY (US)

THREDUP (US)Ann Taylor LOFT Casual Dress - Wrap: Black Paisley Pattern Dresses - Used - Size $28.99 THREDUP (US)

SELDOM SEEN STYLESSpring and summer fashion new short-sleeved cross-border color rhombus sequins split hip wrap sexy dress $55.69 SELDOM SEEN STYLES

W CONCEPT (US)Rope Wrap Dress Pink $111.00 W CONCEPT (US)

RENT THE RUNWAY3.1 Phillip Lim Shirt Dress with Wrap Skirt Blue-white-print $495.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

LARROUDESashi Wrap Dress In Black Floral Silk - S / Black $625.00 LARROUDE

CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITEDChicSew Pretty Wrap V-Neck Mother Of The Bride Dress With Long Sleeves Chiffon Ankle-Length Gown $131.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED

SELDOM SEEN STYLESWomen's Elegant Wrap Maxi Dress Long Sleeve V Neck Ruched Waist Split Evening Dress with Pockets $52.85 SELDOM SEEN STYLES

W CONCEPT (US)FREI WRAP DRESS $183.00 W CONCEPT (US)

DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONSUltra Sparkle Wrap Front Dress - Black - Large Child - Dance Dress SQ11734 $67.95 DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONS

DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONSMesh Wrap Dress - Wisteria - Intermediate Child - Dance Dress D8423 $59.95 DANCEWEAR SOLUTIONS

LINTICOCrossover V-Neck Wrap Stretch Midi Dress MARNIE - Navy Blue/Charcoal Black $159.90 LINTICO

W CONCEPT (US)Wrap Silky Cotton Dress [Black] (251207SBK) $192.00 W CONCEPT (US)

HARVEY NICHOLS USAlice + Olivia Alisa Printed Stretch-cotton Mini Wrap Dress - Multicoloured - 6 (UK 10 / S) $708.41 HARVEY NICHOLS US

LINTICO100% Linen Wrap Front Drawstring Waist Midi Dress MARIELLE $129.90 LINTICO

ZEAGOOSmart Casual Tailored Wrap Midi Dress with Belt $49.99 ZEAGOO

SHOPBOPGood American Denim Wrap Shirt Dress Indigo266 $168.00 SHOPBOP

CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITEDChicsew Mother of The Bride Dress Classy Off Shoulder Crepe Sheath Midi Gown Modern Wrap Detail $113.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED

W CONCEPT (US)Rose Embroidery Wrap Stretchy Dress [Black] $165.00 W CONCEPT (US)

CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITEDClassy Mother of The Bride Dress Fancy Satin Long Sleeve Fit-and-Flare Tea-Length Wrap Formal Dress $149.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED

THE LUXURY CLOSETSaint Laurent Paris Vintage Black Tweed Wrap Midi Dress $868.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET

RENT THE RUNWAYDiane von Furstenberg Ana Wrap Dress Multicolored-blue-print $38.00 RENT THE RUNWAY

SHOEMALL.COMMasseys Printed Dress and Wrap Set Multi Sets 16W $55.97 SHOEMALL.COM

THE LUXURY CLOSETDiane Von Furstenberg Pink Printed Jersey and Cotton Jewel Wrap Dress $181.00 THE LUXURY CLOSET

SELDOM SEEN STYLESWomen's Dark Navy Denim Halter Neck Wrap Ruched Maxi Dress Sleeveless Backless S M L MiniHey HH8230 $79.90 SELDOM SEEN STYLES

LARROUDESashi Wrap Dress In Black and White Striped Cotton - XL / Black $550.00 LARROUDE

CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITEDChicSew V-Neck Draped Wrap Shoulder Chiffon Ankle Length A-Line Mother of the Bride Dress $149.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED

ZEAGOOFlower Lace Puff Sleeves Wrap Dress $41.99 ZEAGOO

ZEAGOOGlitter Sequin Tie Waist Wrap Dress $59.99 ZEAGOO

DAILY SALE, INC.Women's Summer Wrap V Neck Bohemian Floral Print Mini Dress $37.00 DAILY SALE, INC.

ZEAGOOZeagoo Womens Glitter Dress Wrap V Neck Ruffle Hem Swing Dresses - Red / 2XL(14) $37.94 ZEAGOO

CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITEDGorgeous Mother of The Groom Dress Modern V-Neck Satin Wrap A-Line Long Train Formal Evening Gown $159.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED

ZEAGOOCasual Wrap Flowy Pleated Midi Dress $56.99 ZEAGOO

GODDIVAGoddiva Scuba & Chiffon Balloon Sleeve Wrap Midi Dress $85.00 GODDIVA

CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITEDChicSew High Neck Sleeveless Satin Asymmetrical Wrap Midi Mother of the Bride Dress $139.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED

CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITEDChicSew V-Neck Sleeveless Satin Wrap Tea Length Sheath Mother of the Bride Dress $139.99 CHICSEW TRADING CO., LIMITED

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HARVEY NICHOLS USNever Fully Dressed Vienna Printed Chiffon Mini Wrap Dress - Black - 6 (UK6$128.80 $64.40 HARVEY NICHOLS US

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HARVEY NICHOLS USNever Fully Dressed Vienna Leopard-jacquard Midi Wrap Dress - Blue - 10 (UK10 / S)$128.80 $64.40 HARVEY NICHOLS US

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DRAPER JAMESWendy Wrap Dress$146.81 $69.00 DRAPER JAMES

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BANANA REPUBLIC FACTORYSoft Luxe Knit Wrap Midi Dress$99.96 $79.97 BANANA REPUBLIC FACTORY

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HARVEY NICHOLS USDiane Von Furstenberg Avi Wrap-effect Jersey Maxi Dress - Dark Navy - L (UK14 / L)$494.60 $247.30 HARVEY NICHOLS US

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SHOPBOPSIMKHAI Skyla Wrap Dress Sangria$445.00 $311.50 SHOPBOP

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NATORIAkiko Printed Cotton Silk Twill Kimono Wrap Dress$650.00 $325.00 NATORI