Sweater dresses for women

A long sweater

The sweater dress is an elongated sweater in dress form: it offers the softness and warmth of a knit, with the look of a complete outfit in one piece. It's the ideal piece for autumn and winter days, both at the office and at weekends. It can be worn with opaque and boots, or trainers for a more casual style, and can be belted to accentuate the waist.

The other dresses

Dresses and jumpsuits also come in these styles:

• Short dresses.
• Long dresses.
• Wrap dresses.
• Evening dresses.
• Jumpsuits.

All the dresses are gathered on the dresses and jumpsuits page.

Collar, length, and knit

The roll neck, like on the Vero Moda Gemma or COMMA, protects the neck from the cold and adds an elegant touch. The round neck or V-neck, lighter options, can be worn with a necklace or scarf. The short sweater dress, above the knee, is worn with knee-high boots; the long dress, midi-length, with ankle boots. The ribbed knit, with fine vertical ribs, hugs the silhouette; the chunky knit, looser, offers a cocooning effect. The Holebrook, from the Swedish knitwear brand, features a generous knit.

Material and care

Wool, whether alone or blended, like in the COMMA ribbed knit dress, is the warmest and breathes naturally. Blending with synthetic fibers or viscose adds softness and makes care easier. The sweater dresses Desigual, with colorful patterns, and Guess, with logos, are on-trend. You wash a wool dress by hand or on a wool cycle, in cold water, and lay it flat to dry, never hanging, so it doesn’t lose shape. Store your knits folded rather than on a hanger.

Good deals

Good deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals show the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and sent within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a steady order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, end-of-year holidays, winter sales, spring French Days, followed by summer sales and back-to-school.

Frequently asked questions

How to wear a sweater dress in winter?

With opaque tights and boots, the sweater dress creates a warm, complete outfit. For a more casual style, pair it with trainers, and a belt accentuates the waist on loose styles.

Which sweater dress to choose if you have a belly?

A straight or slightly flared cut, in a fine knit that glides over the body, doesn’t accentuate the belly. Avoid very tight ribbing and prefer a V-neck, which elongates the bust, over a thick roll neck.

Short or long sweater dress: how to choose?

The short sweater dress, mid-thigh, is worn with tights and knee-high boots. The long version, at the calf or ankle, pairs with ankle boots or trainers and offers better warmth.

Which knit to choose to stay warm?

Knit fabrics containing wool are the warmest, while cotton and viscose are suitable for mid-season. A thick ribbed knit, like that of COMMA, retains heat better than a fine knit.

How to wash a sweater dress without it pilling?

Wash it inside out, on a wool or delicate cycle in cold water, and lay it flat to dry so it doesn’t lose shape. Small pills can be removed with a lint remover, without tugging at the knit.