8 Effortlessly Chic Sweater Dress Outfits to Keep You Cozy This Winter
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· CosmopolitanTis the season for mittens, coats, and one majorly versatile piece of clothing you definitely own: sweater dresses! I know we all think of a sweater dress as a one-and-done outfit, but you can actually get a ton of head-turning outfits out of a single sweater dress.
Consider the sweater dress as the cornerstone for all your winter looks. Date night? A sultry sweater dress moment. Going to brunch? A casual sweater dress situation. Got a game outside? Layer that baby up and be toasty and adorable at the same time. Basically, sweater dresses are the MVP of any winter wardrobe. Best of all, you don't have to spend a ton to find one you can wear over and over again. But! If you do decide you want to invest in a new style, we've rounded up the best of the ones available on the internet so you can feel chic and sophisticated no matter what look you're going for. Read on to get some inspo on how to wear them. Bonus: some of these are even available on Amazon—and who doesn't love two day shipping?
Sneak in a Hoodie
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You actually don't have to choose between wearing your favorite hoodie and your sweater dress. Just layer your sweater dress over your hoodie for a look that feels both casual and cute.
SKIMS SKIMS Cotton Blend Classic Fleece Zip-Up Hoodie in Brick at Nordstrom, Size Large
Crewneck Bow Sweater In Recycled Wool
Rothy's Rothy's The Square Mary Jane in Black at Nordstrom, Size 5.5
Now 38% Off$159 $99 at Nordstrom
Wear a Coordinating Coat
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If you're a fan of bubblegum pink, match your sweater dress with a statement coat in the same hue. And, don't worry, if pink's not your thing, recreating this in any monochromatic color will look just as put together.
Retrofête Retrofête Johanna Dress
TOPONSKY Faux Fur Fluffy Winter Coat
Now 38% Off$70 $43 at Amazon
Kate Spade New York Gay 54mm Gradient Sunglasses
$165 at Nordstrom$165 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Add a Belt and Boots
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Adding a belt, and boots in the same color family makes anything look more polished, but sweater dresses look especially good with this treatment, don't you think?
Striped Midi Sweater Dress
Vince Camuto Cristen Knee High Boot
Incorporate Silver Accents
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Kick things up a notch on all gray sweater dress outfit by adding in some silvery shoes and an accenting bag.
Mini Sweater Dress
Now 55% Off$100 $45 at Eloquii
Cortni Bag
Open Edit Open Edit Nyomi Tall Boot in Silver
Now 25% Off$100 $75 at Nordstrom
Go Retro
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A low slung belt on the hips takes any form fitting sweater dress outfit into a very sultry '70s territory that's super chic (love this for date night, personally!).
Line & Dot Sylvie Midi Dress
Lovers and Friends Jenny Belt in Metallic Silver
Now 29% Off$68 $48 at Revolve
V Sandal
Slip on Some Stylish Gloves
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Feelin' fancy? Pairing a glove with your sleeveless sweater dress feels unexpected and creates drama.
GRACE KARIN Sleeveless Sweater Dress
Long Gloves
Now 25% Off$100 $75 at normakamali.com
Jessica Rich Bootie
Bundle it Up
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Even when you don't want to wear a coat, you'll still be toasty warm in a sweater dress layered with tons of extra add-ons. A cropped puffer vest, scarf, and thigh-high boots all look gorge together—and they're all so comfy!
Hoodie Dress
Ultra Light Down Vest
Corset Boots Noir
Make a Boot Statement
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Let your over-the-knee boots be the focal point of your entire outfit with a pair like these brown ones and a mini sweater dress.
Leesechin Oversized Knit Sweater Dress
Now 73% Off$73 $20 at Walmart
Jeffrey Campbell Corseted Boot
Brandon Blackwood Luna Zip Leather Shoulder Bag
Belle Bakst is a NYC-based fashion editor and content creator. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan, InStyle, Harper’s Bazaar, Brides, and more. When she's not researching this season's best shoes, you can find her vlogging a sample sale, or thrifting in Manhattan. Follow @littlefashionstylist on Instagram and TikTok for outfit inspo, vintage jewelry hauls, and the occasional Bergdorf Goodman selfie.