Why The Tube Dress Is 2025's Must-Have Trend — And 15 Of The Best Styles To Buy Now
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Part of the appeal? The tube dress aligns with fashion's current return to stripped-down, sensual elegance. It channels the essence of the '90s and early 2000s without feeling overtly nostalgic — especially when done in modern fabrics or bold primary shades. It's also endlessly versatile. Dress it up with sculptural jewellery and platform sandals or wear it barefoot with slicked-back hair for a beachy, off-duty look.
Of course, no conversation about tube dresses would be complete without a nod to the Wolford Fatal dress—a one-size-fits-all classic that's graced the bodies of everyone from supermodels to stylists. It's still a wardrobe MVP for good reason. It hugs curves without clinging and can be styled as a skirt, midi, or even a strapless top.
Shopping tip: Look for high-stretch blends that won't lose shape over time. Whether you're splurging on a sculptural Alaïa or snagging a Mango or H&M version under £100, the tube dress is this season's most flattering no-brainer.
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Alexis Bennett Parker is the Commerce Content Lead at ELLE.com. In this newly created role, she oversees all shopping-related stories online, from fashion-forward trend pieces to the most coveted beauty buys on the market right now. Alexis has worked in the publishing space for 11 years, and seven of those years have been dedicated to helping shoppers make informed purchases—no buyer's remorse here! Before joining the team at ELLE.com, she worked in the editorial departments of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and InStyle, to name a few magazines. Not only has Alexis worked closely with several brands and tested hundreds of products over the course of her career, but she's also won awards for her work as a shopping journalist. Namely, she was an honoree at the Pynk Magazine Gala in 2023, received the Condé Nast Commerce Content Award for Best Article by a New Hire in 2021, and was included on the Top 40 Under 40 Heir's List in 2018.
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