A pinafore dress is one of the most layering friendly garments in existence. Over a shirt, over a turtleneck in winter, over a simple tee in summer. It changes character completely depending on what you put underneath and that versatility is genuinely useful. We love the more structured styles with bib fronts and the softer, more relaxed slip style options. These are the pinafores we think are worth adding to a wardrobe that values pieces able to earn their keep across multiple seasons.