Although the LBD will always be held as the number one closet essential for women who choose to wear dresses, pieces with patterns are just as necessary, especially for fall and winter, when the world's color palette becomes a little less colorful.
And fall is just arriving, so it's time to get over your fear of attracting the eyes of passersby and shop this selection of bold dresses with cute and wacky patterns.
Patterned Wrap-Front Dress ($60, H&M)
From afar, this wrap dress gives an aquatic impression. Up close, it's more earthy than you originally would've guessed.
Stilletto's 3/4 Slv Printed Hatchi Bodycon ($22, JCPenney)
Everyone will be envious of you in this beautifully patterned dress, especially after you tell them what a deal it was.
Off The Shoulder Tassel Ruffle Maxi Dress ($49, Target)
After seeing Tiffany Haddish live her best life in a similar dress at the 2018 Emmys, we wanted a vibrantly striped dress of our own.
Dana Buchman Twist Knot Fit & Flare Dress ($23, Kohl's)
Feel like Sally from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" in this chic version of her patchwork dress.
Foliage Print Fit & Flare Dress ($13, Forever 21)
This light blue is not a color you see often in fall fashion. You'll stand out with the color and the foliage design.
Striped Dress With Pompoms ($119, Zara)
Let your inner hippie fly free with this '60s-inspired dress that flows off the body and has an adorable pompom trim.
Yellow Floral Houndstooth Print Super Soft Belted Shirt Dress ($12, Rue21)
What's better than a flannel dress? A flannel with flowers!
A Blast of Color ($69, Urban Outfitters)
The ruched sleeves of this dress bring abstract looks to the table like we've never seen before.
Belle Of The Ball Glitter Dress ($22, Wet Seal)
Shimmer and shine all night long in this black and gold glitter dress that's a conversation piece all on its own.
3/4 Sleeve Elastic Waist Sloth Print Flare Midi Dress ($8, Amazon)
This sloth dress takes animal prints to a whole new level.
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