We're sure that, at one point, you owned a sweater dress you wore to death, perhaps styled with knee-high boots or tights. Blake Lively [1]'s Gossip Girl [2] character Serena van der Woodsen provided more than enough inspiration [3] a few years back, after all. But the one-and-done outfit happens to look a little different these days, with midi length versions being introduced in electrifying shades, and ladies on the street coming up with impeccable style rules [4] — i.e. "must layer with shirting underneath." The sweater dress is being reintroduced into our wardrobes as a trend this season [5], which means there are cozy, oversize silhouettes abound for you to shop. That is, right after you take our advice for how to wear them.
Balance a Slitted Knit With Knee-High Boots, So You're Not Showing Too Much Skin
Add Plenty of Accessories and Dark Accents to Your Clean, One-and-Done Outfit
Use One to Create a Monochrome Look With a Longer Length Skirt Underneath
A Gauzy Skirt Will Lengthen the Look of Your Sweater Dress If You're Worried About Going Too Short
Invest in a Midi Sweater Dress With Buttons Down the Front, and Work With a Powerful Bootie
Even If Your Sweater Is Long Enough to Rock With Just Pumps, a Maxi Adds Exciting Volume
Play With Fabrics and Let a Leather Skater Skirt Peek Out From Underneath
Go All-Out Athlete When You Wear Your Hoodie Version With Matching Sneakers
Mix Autumnal Tones For a Look That Screams Fall, Like Burnt Orange and Green
Add Extra Dimension by Layering With Shirting Underneath
Play Up the '80s Vibes in Leg Warmers and Ornate Jewelry
Keep Things Cozy From Head to Toe With Dad Sneakers
Go For Total Sophistication With Your Turtleneck Version and a Longer Length Blazer
Your Legs Can Be Just the Thing to Break Up a Matchy-Matchy Color or Print
Belt Your Knit and Add a Sporty Surprise With a Bomber
Zara Metallic Thread Logo Sweater
Zara Metallic Thread Logo Sweater [7] ($50)
Simon Miller Laurin Dress
Simon Miller Laurin Dress [8] ($490)
Madewell Donegal Button-Sleeve Sweater Dress
Madewell Donegal Button-Sleeve Sweater Dress [9] ($118)
STAUD Shawn Sweater
STAUD Shawn Sweater [10] ($175)
LOST INK Belted Sweater Dress
LOST INK Belted Sweater Dress [11] ($68)
ASOS DESIGN Sweater Dress in Fine Knit
ASOS DESIGN Sweater Dress in Fine Knit [12] ($45)
Nanushka Canaan Dress
Nanushka Canaan Dress [13] ($395)
H&M Hooded Sweatshirt Dress
H&M Hooded Sweatshirt Dress [14] ($30)
CAARA Turtleneck Sweater Dress
CAARA Turtleneck Sweater Dress [15] ($182)
Ming Wang Sweater Dress
Ming Wang Sweater Dress [16] ($340)
GREY Jason Wu Mixed Stripe Merino Wool Sweater Dress
GREY Jason Wu Mixed Stripe Merino Wool Sweater Dress [17] ($550)
Acne Studios Space-Dye Stripe Sweater Dress
Acne Studios Space-Dye Stripe Sweater Dress [18] ($700)
UO Whistler Striped Sweater Dress
UO Whistler Striped Sweater Dress [19] ($69)
Zara Knit Dress With Buttons
Zara Knit Dress With Buttons [20] ($40)
SYJP Oversize Hooded Colorblock Cotton Jersey Minidress
SYJP Oversize Hooded Colorblock Cotton Jersey Minidress [21] ($290)
Forever 21 Colorblock Funnel Neck Tunic
Forever 21 Colorblock Funnel Neck Tunic [22] ($32)
Caara Marik Crème Sweater Dress
Caara Marik Crème Sweater Dress [23] ($200)
Zimmermann Fleeting Bauble Dress
Zimmermann Fleeting Bauble Dress [24] ($960)
Micha Lounge Curve Deep Back Midi Sweater Dress
Micha Lounge Curve Deep Back Midi Sweater Dress [25] ($56)
Aritzia Wilfred Adelaide Cardigan
Aritzia Wilfred Adelaide Cardigan [26] ($198)
Forever 21 Ribbed Cowl Neck Dress
Forever 21 Ribbed Cowl Neck Dress [27] ($35)
UO Addy Colorblock Turtleneck Mini Dress
UO Addy Colorblock Turtleneck Mini Dress [28] ($69)
Mansur Gavriel Funnel Neck Double Face Cashmere Sweater Dress
Mansur Gavriel Funnel Neck Double Face Cashmere Sweater Dress [29] ($1,295)
