The Knitted Dresses To Invest In Now – And How To Style Them
A knitted dress is the ultimate cold-weather outfit. Discover our roundup of this season’s styles, plus how to wear them
It’s easy to fall in love with the knitted dress. Soft, cozy and comfortable, it’s become the linchpin of effortlessly chic fall wardrobes and requires little in the way of styling to leave you feeling put together. Plus, thanks to its day-to-night versatility and the fact it doesn’t easily wrinkle, a knitted dress deserves a spot on every packing list for stylish city breaks.
It’s no wonder brands and designers revisit the style season after season – it’s an easy, street-style-approved fall-outfit formula, after all. You just need to find the perfect dress to match your personal style – and our edit has plenty of shapes and shades that are worthy of your attention.
KHAITEClarice merino wool-blend turtleneck mini dress$1,120.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizex small - out of stocksmall - out of stockmedium - out of stocklarge - out of stockx large - out of stock
BRUNELLO CUCINELLIRibbed alpaca and cotton-blend midi dress$899.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizexx small - out of stockx small - out of stocksmall - out of stockmedium - out of stocklarge - out of stockx large - out of stock
One of the first things to consider is the fabric. To nail the brief of something snuggly, natural fibers deserve to be a top priority. The Row’s ribbed ‘Danielas’ dress is made using charcoal wool that’s weighty enough to fall beautifully to the floor but still hold the exaggerated shape of the fluted cuffs. Store it folded to avoid stretching out the shoulders with a hanger and, when it comes to styling, slip a leather trench coat on top. Elsewhere, another knit to note is Khaite’s Merino wool ‘Clarice’ mini, which has a chic turtleneck and softly flared skirt.
If you’re in the market for a knitted dress that’s a little more evening-ready, Jacquemus should be your first port of call. From the Le Chouchou collection, which showgoers watched from little white row boats in the grounds of the Palace of Versailles, the ‘Dao’ dress has a glamorously high, thigh-grazing slit and is so finely knitted that it sensually hugs every curve. Meanwhile, Isabel Marant’s cable-knit ‘Nazae’ dress has delicate collarbone cutouts and comes in a mini length that looks stylish paired with this season’s trending knee-high boots. One for fancier events, Pucci’s maxi dress is emblazoned with striking Fiori Di Loto blooms, which debuted in the 1960s and look just as mesmerizing in photographs as they do in person. Complement the high neck with a chunky chain necklace, or draw the eye down to it with sculptural earrings.
PUCCIOpen-back jacquard-knit turtleneck maxi dress
PROENZA SCHOULERNiki layered pleated jersey and ribbed-knit midi dress$507.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size0 - out of stock2 - out of stock4 - out of stock6 - out of stock8 - out of stock10 - out of stock12 - out of stock
JACQUEMUSDao brushed ribbed-knit maxi dress$248.00View Product DetailsSelect a Size32 - out of stock34 - out of stock36 - out of stock38 - out of stock40 - out of stock42 - out of stock44 - out of stock
FFORME+ NET SUSTAIN Ainsley wool-blend midi dress$720.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizex smallsmall - out of stockmedium - out of stocklarge - out of stockx large - out of stock
If a dose of color is what’s missing from your winter wardrobe, turn to the man who works magic with a bold, painterly palette: Henry Zankov. Knitted in vibrant blocks that have the same impact as one of Henri Matisse’s ’50s collages, Zankov’s ‘Lyndsey’ dress has a minimalist silhouette to balance the boldness of the clashing shades. Layer a neutral turtleneck beneath it on extra-chilly days and add chunky boots. Alternatively, stick to one shade – but make it one of this season’s hottest. Dôen’s chocolate-brown ‘Estella’ style is sweetly ruffled at the neckline and cuffs. It will look beautiful with Mary Jane ballet flats, or you could add a pair of androgynous loafers to create a cool contrast.
TOTEMEMesh-paneled knitted maxi dress$246.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizexx small - out of stockx small - out of stocksmall - out of stockmedium - out of stocklarge - out of stockx large - out of stock
POLO RALPH LAURENBluen intarsia-knit and recycled crepe de chine turtleneck maxi dress$250.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizex small - out of stocksmall - out of stockmedium - out of stocklarge - out of stockx large - out of stock
DÔENEstella ruffled pointelle-knit alpaca-blend midi dress$160.00View Product DetailsSelect a Sizex small - out of stocksmall - out of stockmedium - out of stocklarge - out of stockx large - out of stock
LE KASHATsalgar organic cashmere turtleneck maxi dress
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