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The best denim dresses for your capsule wardrobe

The humble denim dress is set to become your new staple

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Set to become your new hero as we head into spring, a humble denim dress will be the hardest working piece in your capsule wardrobe. It's a versatile, transeasonal, easy-to-wear style that can be thrown on when you're in a rush, and still look effortlessly chic.

Better still, you can wear a denim dress for all occasions; just switch up your shoes (denim dresses look fabulous with knee-high boots on chillier days) and accessories and you're good to go, whether you're off to the office or heading out to brunch or drinks with friends.

Our edit of the best denim dresses to shop now includes a range of maxi, mini, midi and denim shirt dresses from a mix of high street and designer brands. The likes of M&S, Boden, Anthropologie and Aligne already have some stylish denim dresses in their collections, and we expect to see more landing in the coming months.

From day dresses to workwear, consider your transitional wardrobe sorted.

The best denim dresses to buy now

John Lewis Denim Shirt Midi Dress, Blue

Denim Shirt Midi Dress, Blue

John Lewis Denim Shirt Midi Dress, Blue

£59 at John Lewis

This flattering belted shirt dress will become your new workwear staple. It's selling fast, so snap it up now and wear it on repeat over the coming months.

Arket Belted Denim Dress

Belted Denim Dress

Arket Belted Denim Dress

Now 40% Off

This shirt style dress is such a chic choice, and we reckon it looks decidedly more expensive than its price tag. It's transitional season ready, and its big pockets and chunky cuffs give it a utility edge. The belt cinches in your waist for some flattering definition, too. It's one we know we'll feel great in.

H&M Tie-belt Denim Shirt Dress

Tie-belt Denim Shirt Dress

H&M Tie-belt Denim Shirt Dress

Another chic shirt dress – there are plenty on our list because it's such a versatile style. This option comes in either light or dark blue and features press-studs down the front and a slightly dipped hem. It's excellent value for a piece that promises to work very hard in your wardrobe.

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Scamp & Dude Washed Black Denim Dress

Washed Black Denim Dress

Scamp & Dude Washed Black Denim Dress

Best known for their signature leopard print and lightning bolt designs, Scamp & Dude also has a great denim dress among its ranks (two denim dresses, actually, as we also love this indigo plait style). It's a faded black for a change, and fabulously flattering thanks to the self-tie belt and long front zip. It also has pockets – always a big tick for us.

ba&sh Willow Dress

Willow Dress

ba&sh Willow Dress

Now 42% Off

ba&sh's relaxed Willow denim dress features a chic ruffled collar and tiered skirt – pair it with a western belt and knee high boots. Not a fan of dark denim? It's also available in blue.

Albaray Denim Ruffle Shoulder Dress

Denim Ruffle Shoulder Dress

Albaray Denim Ruffle Shoulder Dress

Albaray's denim dress with frill detailing gives us major designer vibes, but with a much more affordable price tag. We love its pintuck detailing and ruffled shoulders, and its detachable belt so you can wear it in different ways.

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Aligne Gabriella Denim Midi Dress

Gabriella Denim Midi Dress

Aligne Gabriella Denim Midi Dress

Aligne's sell-out Gabriella Denim Midi Dress is back in stock, and this time it's available in a range of denim washes, including a light and mid blue, black and ecru. It's the throw-on-and-go dress you'll turn to time and time again, thanks to its easy-to-wear organic denim, relaxed shape and flattering empire waist. It's a yes from us!

COS Denim Midi Shirt Dress

Denim Midi Shirt Dress

COS Denim Midi Shirt Dress

This is a classic denim dress reimagined by fashion editor-favourite COS. Crafted from an organic and recycled cotton-blend denim washed in an indigo hue, it features a traditional pointed collar with a concealed placket and five-pocket skirt. Effortlessly cool.

Nobody's Child Denim V-Neck Button Through Midi Tea Dress

Denim V-Neck Button Through Midi Tea Dress

Nobody's Child Denim V-Neck Button Through Midi Tea Dress

Nobody's Child's signature tea dress has had a denim update. This style is oh-so-flattering with short, puffed sleeves, a cinched-in waist and V-neckline. Wear now with knee high boots, and come spring pair with box-fresh white trainers.

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Pilcro Puff-Sleeve Seamed Denim Midi Dress

Puff-Sleeve Seamed Denim Midi Dress

Pilcro Puff-Sleeve Seamed Denim Midi Dress

Now 30% Off

Crafted from recycled cotton, this playful, prairie-inspired denim midi features dramatic puff sleeves and swish-worthy skirt, complete with open back and tie detailing. We love.

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