Midi dresses have remained popular women’s dresses throughout 2024, which isn’t a surprise given that they are a firm wardrobe staple these days. With their practical and flattering length, Australian women continue to view midi dresses as a favourite dress, and welcome new trends in fabric, prints and styles.
Why midi dresses continue to be on-trend
Midi dresses are any dress with a hem that hits approximately midway between the knee and the ankle. So, unlike short dresses, they cover your knees and are a sufficiently modest option to wear to work. Their length also creates a pleasing silhouette, with the dress draping over the hips and upper legs, yet not swamping small frames in the way maxi dresses can. They are also the perfect length to wear to cocktail parties and other evening events, especially sit-down dinners, as they don’t ride up when you sit down.
Midi dresses can easily be dressed up or down, depending on where you’re wearing them. For instance, the same dress worn during the day can easily be transformed for the evening with heels and the right accessories.
Let’s look at what are predicted to be popular midi dress styles in 2025.
Denim midi dresses
Denim midi dresses are currently trending, which is good news as the seasons change. Denim midi dresses work well in spring and summer, and can also be carried into autumn and winter with some sensible layering. This makes the denim midi dress a truly versatile dress option.
A-line denim midi dress styles are looking to be particularly popular, probably because they allow for free movement around the legs, but also taper in at the waist, creating a flattering silhouette.
In cooler weather, you can wear a t-shirt or a basic long sleeve top underneath your denim midi dress to keep your arms warm. And if you need an extra outer layer, add a vegan leather jacket or even a denim jacket (double denim anyone?).
Midi dresses with lace detail
Whether it’s a lace outer layer, or just some lace sleeves, lace on midi dresses is very popular right now. Lace makes a dress look immediately feminine, and is a great detail for special occasion dressing, so if you’re heading to an engagement party, wedding, or a fancy lunch with friends, a lace dress is your friend.
Look out for lace midi dresses in solid colours, like red, white, or black. You’ll even find some lovely floral print midi dresses with lace detail.
Floral midi dresses
Stock up in advance of next spring, because it’s a certainty floral print midi dresses will be trending. Why so certain? Because it’s spring! Floral dresses always look great in spring, particularly those in light, upbeat pastel or citrus hues. This is not to say that you can’t wear floral midi dresses in other seasons, and there are a range of florals that work well for autumn and winter dressing, particularly those with larger, floral prints in rich warm colours, like burned orange, burgundy, olive green and navy. Or those in high-contrast prints like black and white, red and black, and so on.
Bold print midi dresses
Whilst bold print midi dresses are trending right now, it’s expected they will continue to be popular in coming seasons. Right now, we’re seeing bright botanical prints, colourful summer fruit prints, tropical flora and fauna prints, pretty paisley patterns, animal, geometric and other abstract prints.
Stocking up on these bold print midi dresses will serve you well for this, and next, summer seasons. And styled the right way, some of these bold prints, particularly the abstract and geometric print midi dresses, will look great in autumn in winter beneath an outer layer like a fitted blazer or coat.
Midi dresses with asymmetrical hems
Asymmetrical midi dresses will make an appearance over coming seasons. They offer extra visual interest and movement to your dress, as well as look a little more avant-garde than your average midi dress. Asymmetrical midi dresses may have a hem that sits lower at the back than at the front, a hem that is longer on one side than on the other, or two longer hems at the sides and shorter hems at the front and back. It can really vary. Whatever the case, different parts of the leg are on show when wearing an asymmetrical dress, and they really have a feminine flair. So show off your unique personality with an asymmetrical midi dress this year!
Midi dresses in breathable fabrics
Fashion lovers have diminishing patience for wearing uncomfortable fabrics, particularly in warm weather. This is why midi dresses in lightweight and breathable fabrics, like viscose, cotton and linen, are all set to be in vogue in 2025. These fabrics all offer great breathability and are moisture wicking (they draw moisture away from the body, so that you’re not left feeling clammy). To add to that, these fabrics all feel really soft and lightweight, which means you’re certain to feel comfortable. These fabrics can be worn across seasons, but will be most popular in spring and summer 2025.
Shop trending midi dresses at Femme Connection!
Whatever the midi dress trend you want to follow, we have plenty of supply at Femme Connection! See our midi dresses and midi skirts collections. And if you also enjoy other length dresses, we have plenty of short dresses and maxi dresses, to suit different frames.
We also stock a wide range of other women’s clothes, including tops and pants, so explore our website today!