Okay, we’ve all had that one aunt or neighbor who refuses to retire their sweater dress from the 80s. You know the one—oversized, appallingly patterned, and just begging to be taken out back and put out of its misery.
But what if I told you sweater dresses are making a big comeback this season? Yes, the muumuus of yesteryear are being revamped into sleek, sophisticated knits that deserve a place in your lineup.
Before you go running for the hills, hear me out. This isn’t your grandma’s sweater dress situation.
Why The Sweater Dress Is A Must-Have
Effortless Cool
There’s something so insouciantly stylish about throwing on a sweater dress and going about your day. With its comfy, slouchy silhouette, it’s like wearing a fabulous, oversized sweater as a dress. It’s the height of that “I woke up like this” vibe we all aspire to.
Warmth & Style
Unlike bodycon dresses that require you to pack on the goosebumps once the mercury drops, a good sweater dress is warm enough to get you through those temperamental transitional months. Look chic and stay toasty—a win-win!
Versatile Styling
While sweater dresses are fabulous solo with just a pair of booties, they also layer beautifully. Pop an oversized blazer or leather jacket on top for an edgier feel. Or go the girly route with a slinky silk camisole peeking out from underneath.
How To Work The Look
A Striped Dream
This season, get your hands on a striped sweater dress for an instant dose of cool. Sporty yet sophisticated, stripes are where it’s at. Consider this ribbed version that’s giving me all the nautical vibes:
Style it with tall boots and a biker jacket for an unexpectedly edgy look, or let the stripes do the talking by keeping the rest of your outfit pared-down and simple.
Subtle Cutouts
For a slightly sultry sweater dress look, seek out styles with peekaboo cutouts. Think keyholes, cold shoulders, or a cheeky slit up the side. These subtle glimpses of skin give the cozy sweater dress a flirtier, more alluring feel.
The genius part? With its long sleeves and weighty knit fabric, you can get away with those racy cutout without freezing. Just add tights and booties to balance out the bare skin.
Bold Hues & Prints
And of course, no knitwear renaissance would be complete without embracing eye-catching patterns and hues. DML(that’s “daring maximalist look”) is in full swing for sweater dresses this fall.
Punch up your wardrobe with a zesty shade of lemon, tangerine, or fuschia. Geometric prints like argyle and checkers are fair game too. These dresses are the perfect antidote to the cold-weather drabs.
Looking to temper the intensity? Tame your sweater dress down with flat booties and a cropped denim jacket. On the flip side, full glam is achievable too—pair your patterned knit withmatchy heels and sleek outerwear.
Ready to slay in the sweater dress comeback? Check out our sleek and sexy knitted number that will have you looking hot, not frumpy!
