Got it in one: 10 ways to wear knit dresses

"No gimmicks. No styling hacks: just a simple style staple with big fashion energy."
Got it in one: 10 ways to wear knit dresses

No gimmicks. No styling hacks: just a simple style staple with big fashion energy.

The one-and-done appeal of a knit dress needs no explanation, especially when the mercury dips. 

Choose a style, pair with a coat and boots and wear endlessly all season. 

No gimmicks. No styling hacks: just a simple style staple with big fashion energy. 

One that says, ‘Do your worst, weather. I’ll still look incredible.’ 

Looking for the one? We found 11 styles that marry fashion and function.

A model walks the runway at the Jil Sander autumn/winter 2023 show
A model walks the runway at the Jil Sander autumn/winter 2023 show

A model walks the runway at the Jil Sander autumn/winter 2023 show.

GET THE LOOK:

Find your favourite fit below.

Ribbed Slim Midi Dress, & Other Stories, €99
Ribbed Slim Midi Dress, & Other Stories, €99

1. Ribbed slim midi dress, & Other Stories, €99 

Rib knit mini dress, H&M, €29.99
Rib knit mini dress, H&M, €29.99

2. Rib knit mini dress, H&M, €29.99 

Responsible roll-neck wool dress, Arket, €99
Responsible roll-neck wool dress, Arket, €99

3. Responsible roll-neck wool dress, Arket, €99 

Reiss ‘Maria’ knitted button-through bodycon dress, Brown Thomas, €270 
Reiss ‘Maria’ knitted button-through bodycon dress, Brown Thomas, €270 

4. Reiss ‘Maria’ knitted button-through bodycon dress, Brown Thomas, €270 

Power-shoulder Merino wool maxi dress, COS, €125
Power-shoulder Merino wool maxi dress, COS, €125

5. Power-shoulder Merino wool maxi dress, COS, €125 

OMBRÉ KNIT MINI DRESS, ZARA, €39.95
OMBRÉ KNIT MINI DRESS, ZARA, €39.95

6. Ombré knit mini dress, Zara, €39.95 

MÉLANGE RIBBED MIDI DRESS, COS, €115
MÉLANGE RIBBED MIDI DRESS, COS, €115

7. Mélange ribbed midi dress, COS, €115 

Knit maxi dress, Maje, €295
Knit maxi dress, Maje, €295

8. Knit maxi dress, Maje, €295 

Knit dress with zip at the neck and shoulder detail, Massimo Dutti, €129
Knit dress with zip at the neck and shoulder detail, Massimo Dutti, €129

9. Knit dress with zip at the neck and shoulder detail, Massimo Dutti, €129 

REMAIN BIRGER CHRISTENSEN Sylia ribbed-knit midi dress, NAP, €280
REMAIN BIRGER CHRISTENSEN Sylia ribbed-knit midi dress, NAP, €280

10. Remain Birger Christensen ‘Sylia’ ribbed-knit midi dress, Net-a-Porter, €280 

STYLE NOTES:

  • CREATE SHAPE: Cinch a pullover style with a tonal belt. Try a stretchy rib for instant curves. Create balanced proportions with a pear-friendly fit and flare silhouette.
  • ZIPS AND BUTTONS: Add definition and create length with placement zips and buttons. Look to Massimo Dutti’s hooded styles and the reimagined cardigan at Reiss for inspiration.
  • LET IT ROLL: COS makes the cosy roll neck into a fashion must-have thanks to statement details like power shoulders and a maxi hemline.
  • HEM INDEX: Try biker boots with minis; pointy kitten heels with maxis and ‘90s minimalist boots with classic midis.

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