Welcome back to 25 Days of Winter Fashion! Cyndi of Grace+Beauty and I have teamed up to bring you 25 winter outfits, and today is Day 8.
Sweater dresses are super popular this fall and winter, and I love this wearable trend. When I saw this grey Cozystitch Sweater Dress on sale at the LOFT a few weeks ago, I snapped it up. Today it is $25 off, bringing it down to $64.50.
What I love about a sweater dress is that you can wear it by itself with boots or pumps and a key accessory such as a scarf or a statement necklace, or you can layer it up with a poncho, a fur vest, or a leather jacket.
To illustrate my point, I styled this dress three different ways.
3 Ways To Wear A Sweater Dress
First I put on my sweater dress with black tights, black wedge knee-high boots, and I added a necklace and bracelets. I’d wear this to church or to lunch with friends. (Yes, it’s that necklace again!)
By the way, the tights I’m wearing are by Spanx, and I swear by them. They are the only tights I wear.
Outfit Details: Cozystitch Sweater Dress, on sale for $64.50 | similar quilted clutch, $48 | similar wedge boots, $275 | sunnies on loan from Eye Heart Shades (get 15% off at EHS with code JLSHANE15!!!) | Spanx Bodyshaping Tights, $20 | similar tri-tone bangles, $35 + 20% off
Then I decided to take it up a notch with this black faux shearling vest from White House Black Market. I switched out the purse for this fun teal clutch that came from LeTote, and I also changed out my bracelets.
This shearling vest is a bit spendy (I nabbed it when I had a 25% off coupon) but the quality is outstanding. I’ve ordered several shearling vests in my search for the perfect one, and this is by far the nicest I’ve tried. That said, I returned it because $$$. And there’s something about the black fur that I feel is harsh and aging.
I’m on the hunt for a more casual version that’s more affordable but fits as well as this one. I don’t think I’ve found it just yet, although I have a grey and cream one in my closet that I’m going to style next week. That said, if your budget allows, this is a fabulous piece to have. It would be just as nice dressed down with a long-sleeve tee and jeans.
Outfit Details: Cozystitch Sweater Dress, on sale for $64.50 | Faux Shearling Vest, $180 | similar wedge boots (cheaper option; budget option) | teal clutch via LeTote | S&D Maylee Ring, $29 | Artisan Stretch Bracelets, $49 and Ally Double Wrap Bracelet, $39 (earn Dot Dollars on purchases from my Stella & Dot boutique) | Spanx Bodyshaping Tights, $20 | Kate Spade Laurie Sunnies, $150
Another fun way to wear a sweater dress is to add a poncho or blanket scarf to the outfit. This is the Bonfire Poncho from LOFT.
This outfit is so cozy, yet still chic. I love it.
51 Responses
Love the sweater dress on you. Looks beautiful!!!
Thanks, Jan!
What a chic sweater dress and loving all three ways you styled it!!
Marta
http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com
Thank you!!
I’m absolutely in love with the structure of this sweater dress.
Alex – Funky Jungle
It really has a nice shape, doesn’t it? I’m eyeing up those other colors. 🙂
Love sweater dresses!!!!!
Jaymie
http://www.jaymieashcraft.com
Me too, I think I need more. 🙂
I love this look! It is trendy and comfy all at the same time ! i am going to have to try this look for work
Thank you!! Definitely a good work look. 🙂
what a great dress, love all the styling options.
xo
PinkSole
Thanks, Rachelle!
So fun to see all the ways you have styled this! It looks great on you.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Thanks, lady! xo
Wow, I love all three looks but I think the vest style is my favorite. The knit of that dress is awesome. Thanks for hosting!
Thank you, Kelsey!
I love that dress! I’ve been really into dresses this winter, which isn’t my norm, but I’ve been enjoying the new look. I love all three styling options, but I especially like the vest ensemble. And that teal tote!! Love!
*I meant that teal CLUTCH. Pass the caffeine. 🙂
Haha, I knew what you meant. 🙂 I totally didn’t get enough caffeine today. Time to make another cup of coffee.
You look so pretty! I love your sweater dress!
Brittany,
http://www.lawyerlookbook.com
Thank you, Brittany!
Count me in as a fan of sweater dresses and this one is no exception!
BTW – it’s not too late to join this RAY-BAN GIVEAWAY I am co-hosting for SUNGLASSES SHOP of UK till the 22nd of Nov!
Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
NICE! I’ll check out your giveaway.
Love it, thanks for teaching me how to do it. Would black booties with a little fringe be OK, too?
Sure! 🙂 I might try that look with leggings for a more casual look.
I like everything about that sweater dress Jo-Lynne. I can’t say which way I like it best. Question: Does the sweater dress ride up or cling to the tights when you walk? I actually looked at the Spanx tights at Kohl’s, but did not purchase them. Next time, I will!
Have a blessed day!
Hey Ginger, no, it stays put pretty well. I do feel like it shows lumps and bumps, though, so I prefer it with a layer over it – jacket, poncho, vest, anything. This was the only shot of it by itself that I was willing to post. The rest looked lumpy. 😉
Thanks Jo-Lynne! I think I’ll refrain from buying a sweater dress since I definitely don’t like lumps or bumps showing either.
Thanks for showing us some options! I love seeing different ways to wear the same thing–totally extends my wardrobe! Gotta love that! I like the dress by itself (I would add a scarf, probably) and with the vest the best. The poncho style looks good on you but I know I would feel super bulky in it. I think the jean jacket option would be cute too.
I was thinking that I wish I’d done a scarf with it. 🙂 ENDLESS possibilities. 🙂
I love a sweater dress – I wear a dress to work everyday !! And in the winter I am always looking for cute sweater dresses – I love the one you styled I will certainly have to try it on when I am at the mall next. I will have to give the Spanx tights a try – I typically wear the HUE luster tights because they do not stick to any of my dresses. I noticed someone else asked if the Spanx tights stick to your dresses – do you find that they do ?
I think my favorite look you did is with the vest (bummer you had to return it, but for that price you need to be 100% happy). I think my other favorite look would be the one you didn’t post – with the jean jacket. On “jeans day” at work I typically will wear a jean jacket with one of sweater dresses — it’s the cutest look ! Thanks for sharing.
I don’t notice them sticking. 🙂 And I can’t wait to style it with the jean jacket. Maybe for Sunday!
Wow, I love all three looks!! Especially paired with the vest!
Thanks, Penny!
All three looks are very cute, but the one with the vest is my favorite. Love it!
Thank you!! xo
I LOOOOVE this sweater dress! I think I might have to get it in the deep ruby color. And I have the perfect leopard waist belt to go with it! I really like the different ways you styled it! 🙂
I love the ruby. And the teal. And…. I kind of want one of each! LOL.
Oooh, I really like that dress in teal. Are you wearing a medium?
YES! It’s a medium.
You look stunning, the vest is my favorite look.
Thanks! I love that one too. I think it’s the teal bag. It really pops. 🙂
Such a great look! I love that sweater dress. They are a staple for me in the winter.
Thank you! Yes, I can see the draw. 🙂 I have my eye on a few more… I’d like to have one with a turtleneck.
Love love love that sweater dress! You have styled it so well and I could see myself wearing something similar. I’ve pinned this one!
Thanks, Colleen!
That’s a great dress! I love all of the styles, but especially the one with the vest. I hope you find a vest that you completely love. Whenever I hesitate about an item, I let it go. We need to be happy in our clothes (and have peace of mind about the cost).
All three looks are great! I have never even thought about wearing a vest with a dress but that is a great look. Thanks for sharing! ???? I also like the shirttail hem line of that dress. The little details mean the most. ????????
All three are gorgeous looks and I’m obsessing over the poncho!
I am actually wearing this dress today in the camel shade. It’s a trial run to see if it might work for Thanksgiving. If my light lunch doesn’t produce a “food baby” that causes this dress to cling to unflattering body parts then it’s a GO! I love how you styled it and I am wearing it today in a similar to your basic way with heeled boots and a long pendant necklace. I wanted to try a blanket scarf with it but the heat tends to be on the warm side in the office and I was afraid of being uncomfortable. Also going to try it with my leopard print heeled booties.
That sounds adorable!