A Sweater Dress Is The Answer To All Your Holiday Season RSVPs
The holiday season is a busy time. With all your outdoor fall activities like tailgating and apple picking, a busy work schedule, plus Thanksgiving and Christmas parties looming on the horizon, your wardrobe needs to prepare! Since you're RSVPing "yes" on all your invites this holiday season, you're going to need a piece that can attend all the fun, without looking like an outfit repeat. Enter: the sweater dress for fall and winter festivities. It's comfortable, fashionable for work and play, and can stand up against the chilly weather.
by Sidney Burds
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Layering Master
How do you transition from summer to fall like a pro? Layering! This may be a tank sweater dress, but throw on a long-sleeve top on underneath for warmth, and you have a perfect fall piece. Plus, dark mustard yellow is gorgeous color year round. It complements a tan in the summer, and when the weather gets chilly, it is festive with all those beautiful falling leaves. This midi-length, rib knit sweater dress works with any fall wardrobe and will definitely be a outfit go-to for all casual and dressy events, depending on how you style and accessorize. ($48)
Things that a sweater dress should be: cozy and comfy. Without a doubt this belted, plus size sweater dress by Lost Ink checks both those boxes, and then some more. It's elegant, timeless, and flattering on anyone. Wear it with a trendy pair of ankle booties and scarf for a fall winery date with your friends and be sure to snag some pictures for your Instagram. ($68)
Nothing says fall like a chunky knit sweater dress, and this style's pattern detailing gives it a unique edge above the rest. The print is reminiscent of a vintage sweater style, but the dress cut and bishop sleeves make it modern. We love it paired with riding boots as pictured, and even recommend adding a brown or black Western belt to help define the waist on the days you're not stuffing yourself full with holiday treats. ($198)
Sweater dresses are great in so many ways, but they often lack a wide range in color selection. Among the sea of black, tan, and grey sweaters, stand out in this hot coral number, cleverly named "Fiesta." The neon trend is hot for fall 2018, and if you've been dying to try it, this cable knit sweater dress is a fabulous way to knock that trend out of the park! ($168)
Whoever said you can't wear white after Labor Day obviously didn't know what they were talking about. A white sweater dress is the ideal way to carry your love of the LWD into cooler months without looking out of place. This long-sleeve sweater dress style has sweet button shoulder details and looks great with chunky dad sneakers for a laidback look. ($98)
Who said a sweater dress can't be sexy?! This red hot sweater dress will keep you warm and your date nights steamy all autumn long. It's a slim fitting style with long sleeves, high neck, and midi length, with a jaw-dropping side slit that demands attention. The saying "Look good, feel good" has never rung so true. ($128)
Sometimes sweater dresses can be hit or miss because of length. You petite ladies out there don't want to look like you're drowning all season in unintentionally oversized sweater dresses that end up being midi instead of mini, and the tall ladies (speaking from experience) struggle to find sweater dresses that actually look like dresses, not tops. We are pleased to announce your struggle is over! This cute dress is from Abercrombie & Fitch and it comes in petite, regular, and tall fit with sizes XXS-XL for each fit! And at this price and three color options, it's time to stock up. ($68 $34)
Want a timelessly chic fall dress? Go for a black turtleneck sweater dress. It's incredibly flattering, pairs well with all the fall and winter trends happening right now, and will be the most versatile piece in your wardrobe. The added thigh slit gives this overall classy option a flirty hint of sass that you can play up with a pair of thigh high boots. ($76 $38)
Sweater dress for the club, say what?! Yes, it is a thing, and if you're a lover of all the '90s trends that have popped up (overall dresses, mom jeans, and crop tops to name a few) then you'll love this blast from the past. Go all '90s with strappy jelly heels, statement earrings, and a holographic bag, or if you want to take this dress into 2018 grab sock ankle booties and a leather jacket. ($75)
The holidays call for lots and lots of family time indoors eating comfort food and naps by the fire. Stay cozy all season long in this curve-hugging, turtleneck sweater dress from Urban Outfitters. It's a stylish way to stay comfy as you lounge with the family watching football or old family films. Just add chunky socks and a pair of fur lined slippers and you're all set! ($79)
