Five ways to wear the cosiest items in your wardrobe
The thing about getting dressed in the cold and dark is that we’re drawn to anything that resembles a blanket. That’s why our favourite outfits right now involve jumper dresses: long, short, chunky or fine-knit… we’re into it. However we’re wearing them, they’re giving us enough cosy comfort to make it that bit easier to get out of bed pre-sunrise. So, to bring you a little outfitting inspo, here are a few of our favourite ways to style jumper dresses in winter – consider them the ultimate throw-on looks.
Roll with it
The kind of jumper dress that needs the least styling up is the trusty rollneck, and this is our no-fuss, not-awake-enough look that’ll have you cocooned up in seconds. We’ve made this one from 100% wool so it’s ridiculously soft and warm (but not sweaty) and its large rollneck is practically a scarf in itself. All it needs are chunky boots like our zip-up Elm boots and some silver-plated earrings to make it look polished and put together.
Roll Neck Wool Jumper Dress £115, Elm Leather Boots £189, Hazel Hoop Earrings £30
Pile on the jewels
If you’re worried about a knitted dress lacking shape, a V-neck and open collar are a really flattering choice. Plus, the neckline on our Aster dress is the perfect foundation for some jewellery layering, which makes it instantly feel ready for after-work drinks. We’ve gone for lots of gold-plated chains and slung our Balbina bag over the shoulder to carry everything but the kitchen sink.
Aster Knitted Dress £125, Balbina Quilted Bag £49, Elm Leather Boots £189, Lea Necklace £32, Vale Rope Chain Necklace £36
Layer with leather
Want to toughen up your jumper dress? Trade a pair of tights for a texture clash with our buttery soft leather leggings. Our Barnes dress works perfectly for being a little shorter, and its alpaca-infused ribbed knit gives us even more reason to love it. We’ve layered a plain white T-shirt underneath for extra warmth, but its adjustable neckline looks just as good without.
Barnes Half Zip Knitted Dress £125, Leather Leggings £349, Slim Fit Crew T-Shirt £27, Sia Chelsea Boots £169
Add a shirt
Yes, you can smarten up a jumper dress. How? Just add a shirt and the vibe goes from casual to collegiate. Our Scarlett knitted dress has a slimmer fit (with a flattering leg split to break up the shape), but add a colourful blouse underneath and it instantly feels more office-bound than off-duty. This midi length looks great with ankle-high Chelsea boots.
Scarlett Knitted Midi Dress £110, Viola Frilled Shirt £65, Sia Chelsea Boots £169, Albany Leather Bag £110, Lesbos Ring Set £32
Glam it up
All the snugness of a jumper dress with the wow-factor of a party piece? We can’t believe it either, but our Flo dress is something special. The cold shoulder and split hem flash a little skin, but rest assured it’s the comfiest party outfit you’ll ever wear. We’ve gone for gold when it comes to the accessories: platform heels (the all-night dancer’s choice) and some statement drop earrings to shimmy around that high neckline.
Flo Cold Shoulder Knitted Dress £99, Hayne Leather Platform Sandals £115, Sabina Pearl Drop Earrings £40, Rosalie Croissant Ring £36
