Not to worry—linen dresses will always be in style, but they are one of those dress types that annually fade from relevance as soon as summer changes to autumn and make their return at the first sign of spring. So if you’re a dress wearer, you likely start seeking out the future autumn dress trends at some point during July or August. Just in time, Monica Barbaro was spotted wearing what’s sure to be autumn’s biggest dress trend: satin and taffeta styles.
While out promoting her new film, One Night Only, in NYC over the weekend, Monica wore a black satin minidress with a high square neck. I’m aware that there’s nothing groundbreaking about satin dresses. What sets the satin dresses of 2026 apart from the typical versions is that those made of thicker duchess satin and taffeta are rapidly rising. The structure of Barbaro’s A-line dress by NYC-based brand Lein certainly set it apart from all the other LBDs out there. She made it summer-appropriate by pairing it with high-heeled mule sandals. It’s as simple as an outfit gets, but it’s also as special as an outfit gets thanks to the dress. Let this serve as proof that this is a trend you can start wearing long before autumn even begins.
Keep scrolling to see the Monica-endorsed trend for yourself and shop chic taffeta and heavy satin dresses for your own summer and autumn wardrobe.
The Dress Trend on Monica Barbaro
On Monica Barbaro: Lein Beau Dress (£1294); Gianvito Rossi Sofia Mule 95 (£750)
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The sky blue colour trend isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.
Be quick! This won’t stay in stock for long.
Not far from a neutral, this pale pink shade is so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.
The chartreuse colour trend remains the season’s favourite shade.
This also comes in chocolate brown.
Layer this up with necklaces or style this on its own.
Shop this whilst it’s on sale.
