Frankie Shop Dress and Skirt Guide: 15 Picks for 2026

The Frankie Shop makes its strongest dresses this season in wool knit. The new Alira Knit Brooch Dress in Grey ($610) and Tilda Bicolor Turtleneck Sweater Dress in Light Grey ($570) are both 100% wool, mini length and cut in XXS to XXL, and they join Coveti’s mini dresses edit beside shirt dresses, maxis and a long run of skirts.

The label is better known for suiting than for dresses, and that shows in the best pieces here: they are cut with the same slouch as the jackets and work as layering pieces first. If you already own the brand’s sweaters, the Frankie Shop knitwear guide covers the jumpers and cardigans that sit over the slimmer dresses below.

A little context helps. The Frankie Shop was founded by Gaelle Drevet, who is French and from Lyon (FashionUnited, 2022). Press dates the brand to 2014, with its Lower East Side doors opening in 2015 by the brand’s own account, and the brand says the label “became synonymous with smart, oversized suiting”. Dresses and skirts came later than the blazer, the tailored trouser and the oxford shirt that FashionUnited names as founding pieces, which is why so many of them borrow tailoring details.

Which Frankie Shop dresses are worth buying in 2026?

The knit dresses are the clearest buys, followed by the shirt dresses and a small group of long, fluid styles for warmer days and travel.

The Frankie Shop knit dresses

Both new arrivals are short, wool and built for the colder months. The Alira is cut in ribbed wool knit with a turtleneck and an oversized fit, finished with a brooch that gives the plain grey something to look at. It is made in China and joins the Pre-Fall 2026 collection. The Tilda is the quieter of the two: a two-tone turtleneck sweater dress in Light Grey, also 100% wool and mini length. Wear either one over sheer tights and flat boots, and the proportions look intentional rather than short.

If you want a knit dress already in rotation on Coveti, the Maxime Knit Sweater Dress in Black ($500) is the more classic sweater dress, sold in Black, Brown and Dark Grey Melange. It sits naturally under a long coat and reads as the off-duty partner to the Alira.

The Frankie Shop shirt dress

The shirt dress is where the brand’s oxford shirt heritage turns into a dress. The Bloom Organic Cotton Shirt Dress in Olive ($590) is a midi in organic cotton, also stocked in Charcoal and White, and it works year round with a knit thrown over the shoulders. The Corella Adjustable Back Shirt Dress in White ($480) has an adjustable back, so you can pull it in for a cleaner line and leave it loose on hot days.

Maxi and kaftan dresses

For length, the Iliya Drop Waist Maxi Dress in Burgundy ($670) is the most considered shape in the range, with a lowered waist that keeps the skirt full. It also comes in Olive and Cream. The Ostuni Sheer Silk Kaftan Dress in Black ($660) is the holiday piece: sheer silk, easy to pack and best over a swimsuit at the beach and over wide trousers in town. It is also available in Emerald.

Does The Frankie Shop make jumpsuits?

Yes, two Frankie Shop jumpsuits are currently on Coveti, one tailored and one in denim.

The Mayan Wide Leg Jumpsuit in Black ($650) is the one to buy if you like the brand’s trousers. The wide leg carries the same line as the pleated suiting, so it can stand in for a suit at dinner with a blazer on top. It also comes in Ivory. The Jas Denim Jumpsuit in Dark Indigo ($420) is the weekend version, closer to workwear, and looks right with trainers and a short jacket.

Frankie Shop skirts: a mini-guide to every length

The Frankie Shop skirt range is wider than its dress range, with pencil, midi, sheer, maxi and mini styles across wool, leather, faux leather and silk. Search interest in a Frankie Shop skirt now matches interest in the dresses, so the full skirts edit deserves the same attention.

Pencil skirts

Start here if you wear tailoring to work. The Maybelle Wool Front Slit Pencil Skirt in Light Taupe Melange ($410) has a front slit that makes walking easy, and it pairs with a matching blazer for a soft skirt suit. The Maybelle also comes in a faux leather version in Sage, plus there is a crackled pencil skirt, the Taney, in Brown for a glossier finish.

Midi skirts, including leather

The Savil Leather Midi Skirt in Black ($800) is the investment skirt of the range, also stocked in Dark Brown. Leather at midi length reads polished with a knit and relaxed with a T-shirt, which is why it earns its price. For a tailored wool look, the Viviana Chevron Tailored Midi Skirt in Black ($410) has a chevron pattern and suiting finish, and it comes in Dark Navy too.

The Frankie Shop sheer skirt

The Peri Sheer Midi Skirt in Black ($330) is the sheer skirt most people are searching for. It is a midi, so the transparency sits low and stays wearable, and Coveti stocks it in Black, Brown, Red, Pale Yellow and Desert Sand. Layer it over bike shorts in summer and over opaque tights in winter. The Lenore Semi Sheer Midi Skirt and the Aurora Sheer Mesh Skirt in Beige Glen Plaid are the alternatives if you want less transparency.

Maxi skirts

The Elie Silk Fluid Maxi Skirt in Ivory ($470) is silk, fluid and long, and it looks best with a heavy knit for contrast. It also comes in Navy. The Ella Maxi Skirt in Dark Plum is a cheaper entry into the shape.

Mini skirts

The Leona Croc Faux Leather Mini Skirt in Black ($290) is the playful end of the range, with a croc texture that works with an oversized blazer and loafers. It also comes in Grey. The Arosa Belted Mini Skirt and the Peoria Faux Suede Mini Skirt round out the short options.

How do Frankie Shop dresses and skirts compare?

Use this table to match each piece to how you will wear it. Prices are Coveti USD prices.

How do you style a Frankie Shop dress with tailoring and outerwear?

Put an oversized jacket over a slim dress and keep the shoes flat. That single rule covers most of the range, because the brand designs its dresses and skirts to sit under its own suiting.

Over the Alira and the Tilda, a long wool coat is the obvious partner. Our Frankie Shop coats guide covers the long and double-breasted shapes that clear a mini hem by a good margin, which is the proportion you want. For the shirt dresses and the pencil skirts, reach for a blazer instead. The Frankie Shop blazers guide walks through the cuts, and the full blazer category is the place to shop them.

The trick with an oversized blazer over a skirt is to let the jacket be longer than feels natural and to show a little of the hem below it. With a pencil skirt, close the blazer; with a midi, leave it open so the skirt moves. Our guide on how to wear an oversized blazer goes further on sleeves, shoulders and belts.

Knitwear does the rest. A chunky jumper over the Elie silk maxi, and a fine knit tucked into the Savil leather midi, both give you weekend outfits without touching a jacket. Browse the full knitwear category for pieces that sit well over a skirt waist.

How does Frankie Shop dress and skirt sizing work?

Frankie Shop dresses and skirts use letter sizes, generally XXS to XL, with some styles in XXL. The brand’s chart maps XS, S, M, L and XL to UK 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14, and to US 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. Both new knit dresses run from XXS to XXL.

Many pieces are labelled “Oversized fit”, including the Alira, while the brand’s per-product fit line sometimes reads “Fit: True to size”. The brand gives no general advice to size down. Coveti lists Frankie Shop in the brand’s own letter sizes, so check the size guide on each product page and contact Coveti if you are between sizes. Our Frankie Shop size guide has the full conversion, and Coveti’s own returns policy explains what happens if the fit is wrong.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Frankie Shop dress to buy this season?

The new Alira Knit Brooch Dress in Grey is the strongest buy. It is 100% wool, mini length with a turtleneck and an oversized fit, and costs $610 on Coveti.

Does The Frankie Shop sell a shirt dress?

Yes. Coveti stocks the Bloom Organic Cotton Shirt Dress in Olive, Charcoal and White, plus the Corella Adjustable Back Shirt Dress in White.

Which Frankie Shop sheer skirt should I buy?

The Peri Sheer Midi Skirt is the main sheer style. It is a midi, so it stays wearable, and Coveti stocks it in Black, Brown, Red, Pale Yellow and Desert Sand.

Does The Frankie Shop make jumpsuits?

Yes. Coveti stocks the Mayan Wide Leg Jumpsuit in Black and Ivory at $650, and the Jas Denim Jumpsuit in Dark Indigo at $420.

Do Frankie Shop dresses run large?

Many pieces are labelled oversized fit, but the brand gives no general advice to size down. Check the size guide on each Coveti product page and contact Coveti if you are between sizes.

What should I wear with a Frankie Shop skirt?

Pair it with an oversized blazer and flat shoes, and let the jacket run a little long. A chunky knit over a silk maxi skirt works for weekends.