This Anti-Trend, Throw-On Dress Will Unlock So Many Chic Winter Outfits

When the temperatures plummet, warmth and coziness quickly jump to the top of the list of daily dressing priorities. And year after year, the knitted dress stands out as one of the simplest ways to tick off both the style and comfort boxes. Consider the knitted dress your loyal cold weather dressing friend—it'll keep you warm even in the chilliest winds, and can be used as the basis for so many looks, transforming before your eyes with just a few clever styling tricks.

This season, high-street brands and designers alike have outdone themselves in creating an impressively wide variety of knitted dresses, so that you're sure to find a style that will integrate seamlessly into your winter wardrobe. From the roll-neck mini to the supremely elegant, floor-sweeping maxi, there's a dress to suit every mood and occasion.

The good news doesn't stop there. Some of our favourite tastemakers have provided brilliant outfit inspiration, using accessories to transform an easy, throw-on dress into an effortlessly refined look. Their Instagrams prove that trainers and a leather jacket can keep things casual, but adding a long wool coat, a chunky necklace and on-trend knee-high boots will create the perfect evening outfit.

I've done some digging to break down a few of the best looks I've seen—and plan on recreating this winter—and the most tempting knitted dresses available now. Here's what I found.

HOW TO STYLE A JUMPER DRESS FOR WINTER 2024:

1. WHITE MIDI DRESS + BLAZER

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Style Notes: Textured knit dresses perfectly exude the quiet luxury aesthetic, and adding a tailored blazer is a great way to add some structure to a loose dress.

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2. BLACK MAXI DRESS + RED ACCESSORIES

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Style Notes: Coco proves that with a few clever accessories—in this season's trending red—a knit dress can be expertly styled for smarter occasions.

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3. MINI ROLL-KNECK DRESS + AVIATOR JACKET + TRAINERS

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Style Notes: Brave the bare legs and go for a mini knit dress this season, paired with a shearling-lined jacket for extra warmth.

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4. BLACK MINI DRESS + LONG COAT + TALL BOOTS

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Style Notes: Dawn gives a masterclass in how to make a mini knit dress look effortlessly sophisticated—just balance the short hem with a floor-sweeping coat and on-trend knee-high boots.

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SHOP OTHER KNITTED DRESSES FOR WINTER 2024:

This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Freelance Fashion Editor

Jess Kelham-Hohler is a freelance writer, editor and content strategist. She has been a contributor forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2023. Currently based in London following six years in Washington D.C. and New York, she was previously the Digital Editor for Soho House Co, an international group of private members’ clubs for creatives. She has interviewed a range of artists, creators and more, including Alighieri founder Rosh Mahtani, photographer Misan Harriman and fashion editor Lindsay Peoples Wagner. Today, she writes primarily about fashion, travel and culture for various publications, and has worked as a copywriter and content strategist for brands such as Belstaff, Olivela and Equinox.