Artistic, Dramatic & Functional: 6 Ways to Wear the Draped Dress This Season

Dresses were the prevailing category on the spring/summer 2025 runways. And it makes sense—it’s an effortless yet effective item of clothing that can be worn for daytime or throughout the night, at work, and for play. For those who gravitate toward the more dramatic one-and-done styles, the draped dress is the silhouette to embrace this season.

Vogue’s Favorite Draped Dresses:

There was Mattieu Blazy at Bottega Veneta with his bright orange, cascading ruffled jersey dress, and then Stella McCartney with her frothy, lavender-blue option, featuring a cape! At first glance, these styles can appear more fanciful than everyday, but there’s a way to combine the runway and the routine. The chicest draped dress outfits bridge the gap between fanciful and casual, offering an artful twist on an otherwise easy wardrobe staple.

There’s a one-shouldered asymmetric option from Abadia that can be paired with cotton tote bags and mesh flats. Slip into a floral midi from Victoria Beckham, then add pearl earrings and strappy suede sandals for summer date nights. Go the off-duty model route, and style a draped white mini dress with clogs and a woven basket bag—an ensemble we feel Bella Hadid would approve of.

Those are just some of the options to play with. Ahead, find six draped dress outfits to carry you through this season and the next.

With Mesh Flats and a Cotton Tote

Abadia’s black dress is cut into a one-shoulder asymmetric shape, making it require little else, besides fishnet mules and a big cotton tote bag, to complete the look.

With Pearl Earrings and Chocolate Brown Accessories

The perfect base? A floral-print, floor-sweeping dress. Go high and low by pairing it with pearl, dangling earrings, Everlane’s strappy sandals, and a leather and woven raffia top-handle bag from Neous.

With a Braided Bag and Flip-Flops

A bohemian-inspired maxidress from Zara and minimalist flip-flops strike the perfect balance between put-together and effortless ease.

With Macramé Details and Sporty Sneakers

Toteme’s T-shirt dress is the item of the summer, if you were to ask us here at Vogue. Add an element of interest with a crafty macramé tote, then ground the look with a trending cord pendant and classic white sneakers for practical polish.

With Ballet Flats and an Oversized Tote Bag

Róhe’s cobalt blue dress is vivid enough to be a statement-maker on its own. Keep the accessories pared-back with Khaite’s classic soft ballerina flats and The Row’s work-appropriate tote.

With Clogs and a Braided Bag

Jane Wade’s draped, asymmetric white dress offers an edgier, cool-girl take on the dress style. A woven shopper and wooden clogs give it a Euro summer feel.