Knitted dresses are great for a particular type of dressing dilemma. You want to look put together, yes. But you also need to be warm, comfortable, and free to move through an entire day without being conscious of what’s on your body. That’s a tall order and most categories fall short. Knit dresses don’t.
These are knit dresses that actually earn their keep in your wardrobe rotation. Not the boxy, shapeless kind that hang limply off your frame, and not the itty bitty tight kind that need volumizing underwear and a sense of optimism just to get you through dinner. These knit dresses hit a sweet spot in between. They work their effortless look by letting the fabric do all the work. A successful knit is going to have enough stretch to feel comfortable but enough structure to create an appealing silhouette.
We’ve also been intentional about fit. Knits that rib so they skim over your body where they need to and provide ease where you need it. Heavier cable knits that stay put and look curated, not careless. Finer gauge knits that can take you from day to night without a change of pants. The weight of a knit can make or break a dress, and we’ve carefully selected appropriate weights for each dress style.
Speaking of shirt dresses, it’s easier to style these than you’d think. Pairing knit midi dresses with knee high boots is always a cold weather winner. Throw a
belt around the waist to take something relaxed and make it look slightly editorial. Throw a longline cardigan over a lightweight knit dress to feel twice as warm without looking twice as bulky. Knit dresses lend themselves to layering because the fabric is substantial enough to complement other textures.
Lastly, we stuck to colors that would actually work in your wardrobe. Deep, rich neutrals. Some thoughtfully selected darker colors that you can justify wearing year round. No “blog colors” that only photograph well but you never actually wear. We picked knit dresses that you’ll reach for on chilly mornings not just because you want something warm, but because you know it’s the best choice.
