The Minimalist Dress That All the It Girls Have Approved for Fall

The minimalist dress has thrived in totally different contexts. Vittoria Ceretti attended the Los Angeles premiere of her boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio’s latest film, One Battle After Another, and opted for a white Tom Ford design from Haider Ackermann’s fall 2025 debut collection.

The look followed the same pattern as Ratajkowski, amping up the energy with a hip-to-floor slit in either direction. Paired with a matching simple clutch bag, black stilettos, and plenty of silver jewelry (including some sparkling ear cuffs that drew the attention upwards), the model banked on the silhouette to create a look that was refined and magnetic; ideal for a red carpet.

What unites these two moments is a minimalist aesthetic philosophy, a manifesto of contemporary sartorial sobriety that’s about essentials, but never boring. While a look seems simple, when truly observed, the craftsmanship shines.

And so, the minimalist dress formula to follow on your own hunt for the perfect fall and winter look: think straight and simple cuts, with the absence of sleeves, and a closed and high neckline. (Perfect, for when the average temperatures start to drop). Consider block colors in on-trend chocolate and rust, or timeless black and off-white. Here’s a piece that you can incorporate into your closet forever, style up to meet this season’s more outre aesthetics and throw on as a one-and-done.

Shop an edit of minimalist-inspired dresses, below.