With the last of the warm fall days behind us, it’s officially time to start prepping your wardrobe for the impending cold ahead. Apart from making sure you have a well-rounded collection of outerwear and winter accessories at your disposal, getting through the next few months unscathed requires stocking up on a range of knitwear that will work hard in your everyday lineup. The key? Invest in pieces that are spun from durable fabrics and designed to last for seasons. While oversized jumpers and cardigans are the obvious pickups, there are also plenty of sweater dresses on the market worth adding to cart.
For all intents and layering purposes, a sweater dress may have more to offer than you may think. If the season’s change coincides with your official return-to-office date, a loose-fitting sweater vest dress can be worn solo with tights or paired over trousers in a similar shade for a Phoebe Philo-esque ensemble. Those who prefer a more traditional approach can’t go wrong with a second-skin knitted dress. The handmade ‘Zuri’ maxi from the Kim Kardashian-approved brand JBD has the power to transcend seasons and trends. For a trendier take, consider opting for a cutout or tie-detail style that sets it apart from the rest.
Regardless of your aesthetic, there’s a sweater dress for you. Ahead, find a well-curated selection of the best sweater dresses on the market—plus outfit inspiration to help you wear each style effortlessly.
Second Skin
In an instance where you still want to feel equal parts sexy yet all covered up, nothing marries the two quite like a second-skin sweater dress. Clinging to your body in an unintentionally insulated manner, these fitted styles come in different lengths with a range of necklines, making some better for layering than others. Don’t be afraid to underpin mini or midi lengths with tall, over-the-knee boots. To create definitive proportions, just add a longline trench or overcoat.
Zuri Maxi Dress
The ultra-fitted sweater dress of our dreams.
Kent Colorblock Dress
Fans of Staud’s two-tone rib-knit dresses will love this buttonless version just as much.
Rubi knitted V-neck dress
This is a wear-anywhere situation.
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
A second-skin knit dress in a pop of color is a great place to start.
Trending Cutouts
Cutouts were everywhere this spring and summer. Keeping up the momentum for the latter part of the year, brands of all sizes have begun adding these strategically-placed details to their sweater dresses and they’re as chic as one would expect. Showing up at the neckline, yoke, and in the case of Christopher Esber, essentially all over, the skin-baring feature is what sets the trendier styles apart from your tried-and-true classics.
Cut-Out Fitted Knitted Dress
Don’t pack up the flossing trend for fall, just yet. Instead, invest in Adamo’s fitted sweater dress with a cutout yoke and halter tie details.
Ribbed Midi Flounce Dress
David Koma
Embrace the scantily-clad trend with David Koma’s neon-colored midi dress. The fluted hem gives the otherwise bold piece a more timeless feel.
Cutout Sweater Dress Noir
Every well-dressed woman needs a black sweater dress in their arsenal. Might as well make it one with cutouts.
Giving the Cold Shoulder
Skin-baring necklines were all the rage many seasons ago, so it makes sense that the trend would be back in a more subtle way. Follow the lead of the style-set and invest in a maxi or mini sweater dress with exposed shoulders. The chic silhouette is a great option for going from desk-to-dinner when quick changes are nearly impossible. Take it a step further and find one that has luxe details or an eye-popping hue to switch up the vibe entirely.
Triana Off-The-Shoulder Sweater Dress
Amur’s ‘Triana’ dress is defined by the cable-knit detailing and the revealing front split.
Micah Cutout-Detail Dress
Take on two trends in one design with an off-the-shoulder cutout midi dress.
Long-Sleeve Ribbed-Knit Dress
Jacquemus’ iteration is well suited for more formal occasions when a polished look is a must.
Not Your Father’s Sweater Vest
Forget everything you know about traditional sweater vests. What once started as a trend of the collegiate variety, has transformed into an ultra-chic alternative to the turtleneck mini dresses that are so popular season after season. Between layering it over a collared top and slipping it over tights, there are endless styling options that don’t include leaning into the varsity feel.
Lurex Monogram Sleeveless Pullover
Louis Vuitton
Nothing says a forever piece like Louis Vuitton’s classic sleeveless pullover.
Wales Bonner’s sleeveless dress is a great fitted option, if baggy silhouettes aren’t really your thing.
Merino Wool Sweater Dress
Dries Van Noten
A true wardrobe icon that is meant to last in your cold weather lineup.
Balanced Proportions
When it comes to mini sweater dresses, the key is balancing proportions. Case in point: the rise of the long-sleeve turtleneck micro mini. Making up for in details what it lacks in length, the very specific silhouette has been making rounds in street style. Wear yours with OTK (over-the-knee) boots or a longline trench to transition yours into the freezing temperatures.
Cable Knit Backless Turtleneck Dress
Danielle Guizio
There’s a good chance you’ve come across Danielle Guizio’s backless turtleneck dress while scrolling through Instagram.
Jady Cotton Sweater Mini Dress
The peek-a-boo cutout across the chest separates Rta’s Jady mini dress from the pack.
Roll-Neck Knitted Dress
Everyone loves a timeless roll-neck sweater dress.
Shelby Ying Hyde Shelby Ying Hyde is a Brooklyn-based shopping and fashion contributor BAZAAR.com, with bylines on The Zoe Report, Teen Vogue, Essence, Nylon, Elite Daily and more.
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