Shop for Women’s Dresses Online from Ancestry

Dresses are an essential part of every woman’s wardrobe. A dress is truly a unique piece of clothing because it offers both style and comfort. A regular Wednesday in the office, a house party, a festive celebration, or just a lazy weekend around the house - there is a dress for every occasion!

No doubt dresses have changed considerably from the time of heavy petticoats and restrictive corsets. What’s more, they will continue to evolve in the decades to come. Today, dresses are more popular than ever due to their sheer comfort and style.

Whether you are 13 or 30, looking for casual sundresses or work wear, we have it all. Want to find a flattering hemline, the right silhouette, and the perfect fit for your body? Come, explore the complete range of the latest dresses for women at Ancestry.  

Ancestry's Women’s Dress Collection Online Has Something for Everyone

If you are looking for a new dress, you will find it here! We have chic and comfortable dresses for women in various sizes and silhouettes, so you have plenty of options.

Not a fan of the bodycon dress? Try a cotton slip dress instead! Want to beat the heat but look stylish at work? Cotton A-line dresses to the rescue!

Here is a fun little style guide for you so you can make the right decision and wear what makes you feel good. Happy dress-shopping.

1. A Maxi Dress is Perfect for Loungewear

Working from home doesn't mean you have to compromise on style. So, choose maxi dresses that are long and breezy.

And if you’re looking for one, our printed wrap dress with bell sleeves might be just what you need. The soothing pink color adds a touch of femininity, and the viscose fabric provides comfort all day long. If you need to step out during the day, just add a pair of sunglasses, a scarf, and earrings.

2.Brighten Your Day with Dressy Floral Dresses

Floral prints add a touch of freshness to any style. So, your spring and summer wardrobe is incomplete without florals, such as our daisy-printed mustard dress.

The small white daisies offer a playful contrast to the deep mustard hue, while the sheer, lightweight cotton voile fabric keeps the outfit put together yet fun. Style it with a pair of strappy white flats and a white tote bag, and you have the perfect Sunday brunch outfit on hand! Try out the Play Collection.

3.Experiment with Colours and Prints

With dresses, you can experiment as much as you like! At Ancestry, you can find dresses of various fits, styles, fabrics, colors, and prints. Our jovial tiered dress, for instance, is all cotton, and it comes in a colourful ditsy print.  So whether you are planning a summer vacation or just heading out for grocery shopping on a hot afternoon, this tiered breathable dress offers a spring to your step, quite literally so.

4.Try Soft, Calming Pastels

Pastels are perfect for summer outings, busy office days, and formal events. If you want comfort and style 9 to 5, then our pastel love dress is a must-have for you. This sleeveless pintuck dress is made with flowy viscose fabric, and is adorned all around with pastel pink and grey stripes. You can wear it with a black blazer shrug, throw on a sleek jacket, or wear it as is for a stylish look.

5. Want to Look Effortlessly Trendy? Try the Plaid Dress!

Are you a fan of fall and winter? Then you absolutely need a plaid dress in your wardrobe. Plaid dresses have been around since the 80s, and they can be styled as you wish! Layer them with solid jackets, sweaters, and scarves, buckle up some high-top boots, and your perfect winter outfit is ready!

Looking for a new plaid dress? Choose the black and white check midi dress from our new dress collection, called the Shadow Lines. Made using relaxed natural fabrics, this spunky monochrome plaid dress will see you through both work and after hours.

6. The Striped Dress: A Timeless Classic

Classic, clean stripes never go out of style! A striped dress can serve as both workwear and casual wear and can be styled with denim jackets, blazers, scarves, and a lot more.

At Ancestry, you can find the latest fashion dresses for every occasion. Choose our red and white striped dress to add a pop of colour to your day, or go for a more formal-looking black and blue pick.

7. Go Desi with Traditional Indian Prints

At Ancestry, we take great pride in showcasing traditional Indian prints in modern apparel. And we have an extensive range with latest Indian dresses adorned with Ikat, Ajrak, Kalamkari, Dvaita, Collection, in particular, offers comfortable, wrap-style dresses which are tucked in the right places for a polished and flattering look. Most of these are made of cotton, and they are easy to maintain.  Hence, they are a closet must-have!

About Ancestry & Collections of Contemporary Dress Collection

Ancestry was launched in 2018 with a vision of creating apparel with traditional Indian and diverse global influences. We recast historical crafts in contemporary cuts and silhouettes, making fashion evocative as well as wearable.

Whether it is an intricate weaving technique, a century-old craft of printing on fabric, or avant-garde painting style, our products are a fresh take on celebrated world traditions.

Here at Ancestry, you can buy dresses online to serve three major aspects of your lifestyle: work, life, and play. To provide you with maximum comfort, we use only high quality natural fabrics like cotton, cotton voile, and viscose. Hence, all our pieces are extremely easy to care for. All you need to do is gently hand wash them or put them for machine wash separately. Do not use harsh chemicals like bleach or iron them on high heat.

FAQ's

Ques. Are these dresses according to Indian shape & size fitting?

Ans.Yes, the dresses for women here at Ancestry Clothing are designed with Indian body shapes in mind. They are available in a range of sizes to accommodate various body types. Therefore, our dresses will likely fit well and flatter the Indian body shape.

Ques. Do you provide alterations to the dresses?

Ans. No, we don't offer alterations to the dresses currently.

Ques. Are there additional sleeves attached to the sleeveless dresses?

Ans. A sleeveless dress is meant to be as it is. But our collection has multiple other options if a customer wants a dress with sleeves.

Ques. Are there lining added under the dresses?

Ans. Some dresses for women may have a partial lining, others may have a full lining, and some may have none. The lining is often added to a dress for a few reasons, including to provide additional coverage and modesty, to help the dress hang nicely on the body, and to prevent the outer fabric from clinging to the skin. The decision to include lining typically depends on the material and style of the dress and the designer's preference.

Ques. Should Ancestry cover more western dresses for women?

Ans. Ancestry Clothing is for those women who appreciate unique and contemporary fashion with a touch of traditional and cultural elements. Our impeccable dresses are for women of all ages who value quality, comfort, and sustainable style. You will find an impressive balance between western dresses and Indian ethnic wear for women here.

Ques. What is the length of the midi dress?

Ans. A midi dress typically falls between the knee and ankle, with a length ranging from just below the knee to mid-calf or slightly above the ankle. The exact length of a midi dress can vary depending on the style, design, and the individual wearer's height.