Say goodbye to linen dresses—everyone will be trading them for this chic trend by autumn.
No need to be concerned—linen dresses will always be fashionable, but they tend to drift out of vogue as summer transitions to autumn and re-emerge with the first hints of spring. If you’re fond of wearing dresses, you probably begin looking for upcoming autumn dress trends around July or August. Just in time, Monica Barbaro was seen sporting what is likely to be the most significant dress trend of autumn: satin and taffeta styles. While promoting her new film, One Night Only, in NYC over the weekend, Monica donned a black satin minidress with a high square neckline. While satin dresses aren't a novel concept, the styles of 2026 are distinguished by their thicker duchess satin and taffeta fabric, which is becoming increasingly popular. The structure of Barbaro's A-line dress from NYC brand Lein certainly makes it stand out among the typical little black dresses. She made it suitable for summer by pairing it with high-heeled mule sandals. It’s a straightforward outfit, yet the dress adds a special touch. This serves as evidence that this is a trend you can embrace well before autumn arrives. Continue scrolling to see the trend endorsed by Monica and shop for stylish taffeta and heavy satin dresses to enhance your summer and autumn wardrobe.
The Dress Trend on Monica Barbaro
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(On Monica Barbaro: Lein Beau Dress (£1294); Gianvito Rossi Sofia Mule 95 (£750))
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