Fashion People Won’t Quit Wearing V-Neck Bias-Cut Dresses

I’m all for a good dress trend. Discovering a new silhouette that feels fresh, exciting and in-tune with your mood of the moment is an experience that delights me every time. That’s why I’m always on constant alert for the next big style shift.

This week, I stumbled across a dress that does exactly that. Featuring an arm-baring, bias-cut design, a V-neck finish and an elegant polkadot pattern, I think I might have stumbled across the dress of the season. Laura Harrier agrees—stepping out in an elegant, knee-grazing dress adorned with a pretty front bow, her Réalisation Par Stephanie Dress £220 piqued my interest the moment I saw it.

No sooner had Harrier’s look seared itself into my mental mood board than I experienced a case of fashion déjà vu. Scrolling through Net-a-Porter later that day, I came across a strikingly similar design by cult label Dôen. Its Tahlia dress (£516), also cut on the bias with a deep V-neck and effortless drape, had me doing a double take.

As if the trend was following me, a colleague then pointed out a third piece completing what I now consider the holy trinity of V-neck bias dresses. Rixo’s Sandrine Midi Dress (£235), rendered in a rich navy and falling just below the knee, rounds out the look with timeless polish and easy elegance.

So what is it about this dress that’s having such a moment? The magic lies in its simplicity. Devoid of excess frills or overdone embellishments, the bias cut gently hugs the figure, creating a naturally flattering shape that skims rather than clings. It’s the perfect foil to the voluminous, puff-sleeved milkmaid dresses that ruled summers past—pared-back, modern and refreshingly easy to wear.

And while polka dots are never truly out of style, they’re having an undeniable resurgence. Romantic and playful, they add a charm to this understated silhouette, making it feel especially right for the season ahead.