Once the fall season hits, sweater dresses enter into my wardrobe rotation. In the cooler weather I struggle with wanting to be cozy and comfortable, but still look stylish when going out. A sweater dress is a great compromise, especially when deciding what to wear out to dinner. Wearing a sweater dress keeps you snuggly warm while adding a bit of personality to your look. Plus there is minimal effort to put a look together.

I absolutely love to style a sweater dress with knee high boots. This is my favorite way to wear them. Layering in tights adds additional texture and warmth. You can also wear them with socks. Socks with shoes is a big trend this season. By adding in a cute pair of socks, you can instantly turn this classic look into a fashion forward moment.

Sweater Dress Outfits

The good thing about styling a sweater dress is the endless options available. Plus they come in a variety of lengths to suit any style. I’m going to share some options and inspiration for how to style a sweater dress.

I’m a huge fan of a shorter length dress with knee high boots. The extra leg coverage from the boots keeps you warm while balancing out the outfit. You can even try thigh-high boots which are trending now!

For midi-length knit dresses, you can really wear any style of boots. While I think that knee high boots with a midi dress are so chic, I also really love to wear ankle boots with this longer dress style. Just showing a hint of leg can be very stylish!

For more dressier occasions you can’t go wrong with a pair of classic pumps. Wear this with or without tights but I really love the patterned tights that are trending now!

How To Style a Sweater Dress

Sleeveless Sweater Dress

Wear your sleeveless midi length sweater dress with knee-high boots for a chic brunch look. I love the balance between the longer length and sleeveless top. Showing the arms while the rest of your body is covered makes this tastefully sexy. Adding a belt adds extra interest to the outfit.

 

Wear it with a Belt

When in doubt, add a belt! To break up your outfit and add additional color and texture, add a belt that matches either your shoes or your bag. No need to match all three! The addition of the belt creates the illusion of a smaller waist.

 

Midi Dress with Ankle boots

The longer midi length style is so versatile and easy to wear. You can wear this with ankle boots to show just a hint of legs, or go for full coverage with knee high boots. This dress type is so easy to style, you can even wear this with sneakers or loafers! Wear this to brunch, an evening with friends, or family dinners out. This is a great option for transitional dressing.

 

Mini Sweater Dress and Boots

 

A sleeveless mini dress with boots makes for stylish Thanksgiving outfits. The shorter length makes wearing it with knee-high boots such a statement. Plus the boots keep your legs a bit warmer. I love this outfit for dinner with friends too. It’s casual but in a very elevated way. The dark chocolate brown tones mixed in with a bit of black makes this an elegant and effortless look.

 

Midi Dress with Knee High Boots

For extra coverage wear a long sleeve midi dress with knee high boots. Add a trench coat or wool coat for an easy to pull off,  effortless look. This is a great work to weekend look for those of us who still dress for the office.

 

Jacket Style Sweater Dress

Finding a sweater dress with a bit of a special detail is a fun date night look. This dress is almost like your favorite lady jacket but in a longer dress length. A contrasting trim, or collar, and buttons adds a special touch that makes wearing this look easy. With all the added detail, keep your accessories to a minimum.

 

Red Sweater Dress With Neutral Accessories

As we enter into the holiday season, I’m thinking of reds and greens. Why not wear a red sweater dress (or any bold color)  but pair it with neutral browns. This keeps the looks warm and quiets down the otherwise bold red color.

 

Sweater Dress and Sneakers

Dresses and sneakers are the easiest casual outfit combination. Wearing sneakers with your dresses also gives you more stying options and extends the versatility of your wardrobe. If your sneakers have a color in them, try wearing that same color in your accessories.

 

Turtleneck Sweater Dress and Knee High Boots

My favorite way to wear a sweater dress! There are so many different dress and boot combinations. I love adding a similar length coat to add additional styling layers.

 

How to Style a Sweater Dress For a Party

Sweater dresses come in all shapes and styles. I love a maxi length dress for a dressier party outfit. Wear an off-the-shoulder style paired with pumps or boots depending on how fancy you want to get. Both looks make for great party outfits.

 

What to Wear Under Your Sweater Dress

Shape wear is essential to completing your look when it comes to styling sweater dresses. Some slim fitting sweater dresses can be unforgiving. They can show every curve and line. Having good shape wear keeps your look polished and pulled together (literally!). There are so many to choose from but this bodysuit has been my go-to for years.