Once adored by Kate Moss and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, this dress returns this summer in its best interpretation: a minimalist midi dress that creates the most expressive looks with the least effort.
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A minimalist midi dress is a must-have for this warm season. With a rounded neckline, elegant shoulder line and a clear silhouette, it's the perfect piece for a low-key aesthetic. This piece harks back to the nostalgic fashion of the 1990s, an era shaped by brands like Helmut Lang and Calvin Klein.
Kate Moss. WWD/Getty Images
Today, this silhouette is chosen by modern fashionistas, from Emily Ratajkowski to Bella Hadid. However, in her heyday, it was Kate Moss who became one of the main ambassadors of this trend. Her looks – at first glance simple – always had character.
Jennifer Aniston and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Patrick McMullan/Getty Images
Another undisputed icon of minimalism was Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, whose name is once again actively heard in the fashion context after the release of Ryan Murphy's Love Story series. Her style – restrained, verified and impeccably precise – this season is shaping the demand for clothes in neutral shades and from noble fabrics. Loose white shirts, perfectly straight gabardine pencil skirts and, of course, minimalist dresses.
Gucci fall-winter 2026/2027
Miu Miu fall-winter 2026/2027
Prada fall-winter 2026/2027
The recent fashion season's revival of this trend was hard to miss. Gucci's collection featured dresses that fit the body like a second skin; Miu Miu offered shortened versions of a looser, almost A-line silhouette; Prada, on the other hand, focused on fitted models with slits in the brand's technical nylon. And while the aesthetic of these dresses remains minimalist, they can be styled in a myriad of ways – from day to evening, from understated to more experimental.
Below is a selection of the best minimalist dress options you can invest in now.
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