54 Best Sweater Dresses of 2024

As we bid adieu to temperate afternoons and stash away our open-toe sandals, it’s time to replenish our cold weather wardrobes. What is contained within a well-curated autumnal closet? Well, lots of cashmere knits, of course, trench coats, cardigans, and other fall hero accessories, like over-the-knee boots and suede bags. Better yet, dresses, specifically the best sweater dresses, are one of those rare items that combine cosiness with put-togetherness. Beyond the ease of wear (they go with practically everything), sweater dresses pack a lot of versatility in a single piece, whether styled for relaxed moments with comfortable smoking loafers or amplified with modern pumps and jewelry for events or date night.

Vogue’s Sweater Dress Edit

• The Classic Ribbed Midi: Loulou Studio Hobas mididress, $645
• The Asymmetric Scarf Hybrid: Burberry wool blend scarf dress, $3,490
• The Must-Have Turtleneck: Banana Republic midi sweater dress, $300
• The Embroidered Maxi: Siedrés stretch-knit maxi dress, $485
• The Bold Print: Zankov Leigh striped maxi dress, $1,095
• The Everyday Layer: Christopher Esber Monument long dress, $1,100
• The Go-To Zip-Up: Mango zip knitted dress, $80
• The Luxe Floor-Length: Khaite Valera dress, $1,680
• The Merino Mini: Veronica Beard Cassidy turtleneck mini dress, $498

The vast range of designs and silhouettes available play into the sweater dress’s universal appeal, from essential midi lengths with crew necklines, and basic black or grey shift styles to of-the-moment options like mixed-media shapes from Simkhai and Jil Sander. Whether you gravitate toward statement stripes and graphic prints from Staud or Zankov, neutral turtlenecks and preppy polos from Vince, or even asymmetrical picks from Ferragamo or Brandon Maxwell, our lineup has something to suit every need. Shop 54 of the best sweater dresses, from floor-sweeping to maxi lengths, ahead.

Classic Midis

If there’s one sweater dress you’ll never regret investing in, it’s the midi variety. Simple and luxurious, styling possibilities are endless in any silhouette, be it a mock neck, button-front, or oversized, calf-skimming style. And even better, these sumptuous styles come with the feel of a warm and cozy blanket, worn outside. Find them from Maria Mcmanus, Alex Mill, and Allude.

Asymmetric Styles

Artfully draped dresses and blouses were spotted countless times on the runways, from Bottega Veneta to Toteme to Carven. With this evolution came asymmetric hemlines, like Helmut Lang’s fluid mididress and Cult Gaia’s ribbed-knit turtleneck dress, designed with exaggerated long sleeves.

Turtleneck Dresses

Come fall and winter, a turtleneck is a given for staying warm and sophisticated. Why not extend that into a full look? Simply pair a turtleneck sweater dress, whether crafted of heavyweight wool with ribbed detailing, a fluttery stretch-knit midi silhouette, or a delicate and feminine cashmere option with knee-high boots for a minimal effort, high reward look.

Maxi Dresses

A maxi is the ultimate sweater dress for shielding yourself from the cold, and of late, long and lean styles have stood out on designer runways from Khaite to Chloé to Saint Laurent. Style yours with lug-sole boots for a utilitarian offset. Or go the elegant route with minimalist footwear and sculptural jewelry.

Statement Dresses

Juxtaposing the pared-back minimalism we’ve all come to know and love is statement dressing with designer offerings from Sea, Comme des Garçons, Loewe, playing with stripes, graphic patterns, and bold hues. There’s Zimmerman’s gradient polo dress, Staud’s rainbow mohair stripes, and Christopher John Roger’s multicolor knitted sweater dress, for starters.

Mixed Media

Jil Sander, Staud, Christopher Esber, and more have delivered an incredibly fresh-for-fall take on the sweater dress via mixed-media styles for pre-layered ease. From cashmere and liquid silk combos to the timeless ribbed knit pleats and wool combo, these styles span casual, professional, and dressy aesthetics.

Polo and Prep

Class is in session! Though it takes inspiration from the ’70s, the ribbed polo dress is one of the season’s must-try sweater dresses. Variations range from second skin to fit-and-flare to loose and relaxed. Take your pick and finish with a sleek pair of boots or loafers.

Floor-Sweeping Dresses

Ever since Saint Laurent’s dresses skimmed the floor in 2022, we’ve been seeing floor-sweeping styles take over the market, particularly with dresses. Below, sweater dresses that do just that, with a neutral style from Khaite, a fuzzy favorite from The Garment, and a cableknit option from House of Dagmar.

Mini Lengths

The weather may be changing, but that doesn’t stop the fashion crowd from playing with mini lengths, when worn with tights and tall boots, of course. Mini sweater dresses, from Isabel Marant to Veronica Beard, are a great option for transitional dressing. Make sure to layer yours beneath sweeping coats and luxe accessories, like snoods and scarves.