Trend Envy: The Sweater Dress

Smart, seasonless and sophisticated

By Melanie Chokron
Published: Dec 18, 2007

How to look off-duty chic for fall? Global warming and seasonless dressing seem to be blurring the boundaries for establish cold-weather wear. DAME happily announces that the trendy sweater dress might be the answer.

Runways featured endless interpretations of knits for Fall ‘07—from big knit sweater coats to luxurious cardigans, sweater dresses are the casual option to winter easy luxury.

Whether you slip them on over skinny jeans or opaque tights, avoid the bulky styles, opt for soft textured or fine gauge yarns. Restrict your color palette and pick the soft neutrals.

If you’d like to create contrast, pair with shiny accessories like a structured tote bag and a great pair of lace up boots or pumps for work. Use a belt for the fine slouchy silhouettes. Ultimately, it’s an expressive piece and completely up to your interpretation.

(from L to R, Knitted Sweater Dress $580; "Let it Go" Cardigan $420, Waffle Knit Sweater Dress $630; all from netaporter.)

Style expert Melanie Chokron, a Paris native, is the co-owner of Fashion Glue , a consultancy specializing in trend spotting, brand development and distribution & marketing for the fashion industry.

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