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'As a fashion editor, I live in "throw-on-and-go" dresses. Here are 10 I'm loving right now.'

Sometimes you just need an outfit you can pop on quickly and feel pulled together with very minimal effort.

The 'throw on and go' dress, or TOAG, is a concept coined by Aussie personal stylist and content creator Tina Abeysekara.

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She essentially gave us a name for a style women have been turning to in the throes of outfit panic for decades.

Whether it's a summery kaftan or an office-ready shirt-dress, it's all about the appeal of having one piece that's simple to style — just add shoes and a bag and you're out the door.

Personal stylist Tina Abeysekara wears an orange midi dress.Personal stylist Tina Abeysekara. Image: Instagram/tinaabeysekara.

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TOAG dresses aren't just a fallback option for me — they're a go-to staple. I've compiled half a closet's worth of dressier and more casual styles that bring ease to the whole process of getting ready. I've also noticed they're the outfits I'm most often complimented on.

Writer Tamara Holland styles maxidresses.Wearing two favourite styles from Kinga Csilla (left) and Kivari (right). Images: Instagram/@_tamaradavis_.

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As autumn approaches, I've been on the lookout for TOAG options that can work for this transseasonal weather — for me, that means sleeves and a longer hemline. No extra layering required.

Here are 10 effortless dresses (with sleeves!) that won't require more than five minutes to nail your outfit.

Shop throw-on-and-go autumn dresses.

Calli Telsia Midi Dress, $159.95.

Calli shirtdress.Image: Supplied.

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Daughters Of India Kyra Midi Dress, $179.

Daughters of India Kyra Midi Dress.Image: Supplied.

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Ceres Life Long Sleeve Yoke Detail Midi Dress, $149.99.

Ceres Life denim midi dress.Image: Supplied.

Forever New Penelope Printed Midi Dress, $132.99.

Forever New Printed Midi Dress.Image: Supplied.

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NA-KD Tie-Front Kaftan Dress, $67.20.

NA-KD black midi dress.Image: Supplied.

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Kmart Long Sleeve Denim Tea Maxi Dress, $35.

Kmart denim maxi tea dress.Image: Supplied.

H&M Tie Belt Kaftan Dress, $69.99.

H&M tie-waist kaftan printed dress.Image: Supplied.

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Rove Alma Midi Dress, $219.

Rove Black Cotton Midi Dress.Image: Supplied.

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M&S Printed V-Neck Midi Shirt Dress, $77.99.

M&S Printed shirtdress.Image: Supplied.

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Bohemian Traders Tulips Ruffle Maxi, $340.

Bohemian Traders ruffled maxi in print.Image: Supplied.

Which dress is your favourite? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Feature image: Supplied/Tamara Holland; Rove Byron Bay; Bohemian Traders.

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