With fall on its way, many women are starting to think about their cold-weather clothing items and the specific pieces they will want to incorporate into their wardrobes this year. A very popular fall clothing item for women is the cowl neck dress.

A cowl neck dress is a dress with a particularly shaped neckline; the neckline has extra fabric than a regular dress that creates an elegant drape down the front of the wearer’s neck. Cowl neck dresses are both sexy and classic, giving a little something extra than a dress with a standard neckline.

When choosing a cowl neck dress, you will want to consider when in the year you will be wearing it the most, and for what type of occasions. Although cowl neck dresses are often considered to be fall pieces, and often come as cowl neck sweater dresses, they are very versatile and can be worn in other months as well. If you are looking for something different to wear in the spring or summer, purchase a cowl neck dress in a lightweight material such as cotton or linen.

One of the most versatile cowl neck dress styles is a sleeveless one in a neutral color such as grey or navy made out of a heavy cotton material. You can easily wear this item with just a pair of sandals and fun jewelry during the summer months, and come fall, throw a cardigan over it with some flats. This dress will even last you through the worst winter weather; layer it over a long sleeved turtleneck with tights and knee-high boots.

Another element of the perfect cowl neck dress for you will be deciding what type of cut you wish your dress to have. Cowl neck dresses are available in fitted, body hugging styles, casual styles made out of loosely fitting, flowing fabrics, and designs that fall somewhere in the middle. Again, you will want to consider the occasions for which you will be wearing the dress to help you decide which cut to purchase.

Cowl neck dresses (sometimes spelled cowlneck dress, as two words instead of three) can be purchased at women’s stores such as Express, Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, and Talbots. If you are looking for a particular cut, color, or fabric, you may want to do an online search for “cowl neck dresses” on the Internet as this will be much more time-effective than going store to store in search of the perfect cowl neck dress.