As temperatures drop and most of the world remains on restrictions due to COVID-19, this seems like the perfect moment for a fresh look at a wardrobe classic: the knit day dress (or sweater dress, as we like to call it). These timelessly chic and wonderfully comfortable dresses are tailor-made for the times we’re in. They’re versatile, cozy, and chic – and this fall winter 2020-21 season, there are gorgeous options at every price point. Our correspondent Jeanette Settembre breaks it all down for us. It’s sweater (dress) weather and these are the top 12 absolutely best designer fashion knit day dresses for fall winter 2020-21 right now.
the knit day dress is the wardrobe staple of the moment
Knitted day dresses are a warm way to elevate your day time look while staying cozy and looking stylish in staples that will keep you warm this winter.
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Especially now, when some are working from home, some are commuting, there are pod gatherings and socially-distanced cocktail hours, home school and school drop-offs – and Thanksgiving on the way! – we all need hard-working wardrobe pieces that give us freedom of movement and confidence.
The best designer knit day dresses and sweater dresses from the fall winter coright now.
Enter the knit dress. Whether it’s for indoors or out – work from home or from the office – and Zoom or IRL – these are the chic companions you need this fall and winter.
the best designer fashion knit day dresses of fall winter 2020-21
Whether you’re taking a Zoom call, dining outdoors or simply being seen stepping out, these are the polished knits you’ll want to upgrade your wardrobe with.
1. Everlane Cashmere Turtleneck Minidress
We begin our list of the best designer fashion knit day dresses and sweater dresses this fall winter with this premium cashmere turtleneck dress in loden green from Everlane. It’s the perfect work look. The modern, relaxed fit falls just above the knee. Wear it solo as a dress – or pair it with a cropped wide leg trouser and block-heeled day boot.
BUY NOW: $180.
2. Thebe Magugu Roll-neck striped wool dress
This green and white knit dress is from Thebe Magugu’s AW20 collection, Anthro 1. The designer is a rising star – he won the prestigious LVMH Prize last year. Crafted in the designer’s native South Africa from wool with a ribbed roll neck, the dress features a fitted bodice and a knee-high skirt knitted with thicker stripes to enhance the flared silhouette.
BUY NOW: $635.
3. Proenza Schouler Button-Back Long Sleeve Midi Sweater Dress
This slinky silk-blend dress from Proenza Schouler in an auburn-brown shade called fatigue is an elegant investment piece that will serve as a timeless staple for your fall and winter wardrobe. Buttons line the sleeves and shoulders, and it comes with a removable belt.
BUY NOW: $1,190.
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4. Sandro Polo Style Knitted Dress
Sporty meets sleek in this Sandro knitted dress with a polo collar zip in crisp winter white with black stripes at the neck line. It features a flared skirt and short sleeves paired best with sneakers for the woman on the go.
BUY NOW: $295.
5. Simon Miller Rib Wells Long Sleeve Dress
This long sleeve rib dress in sepia brown is the quintessential fall color. It’s made with a scoop neck and bell sleeves for a look that feels relaxed and looks polished.
BUY NOW: $198.
6. Anthropology Niza Knit Skirt Set
Chase away the blues of 2020 in this mood-boosting sky blue knitted two piece set. It comes with a button down cardigan and pull-on skirt. Wearing it is guaranteed to brighten up your day and, perhaps, bring a little sunshine to everyone you encounter.
BUY NOW: $135.
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7. Nanushka Canaan Dress
This navy ribbed knit turtleneck sweater dress exudes sophisticated style. It’s designed for a loose fit and belted for a cinched waistline.
BUY NOW: $385.
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Soft structure and clean lines define Daniel Lee’s Bottega Veneta, reflected in the slouchy silhouette of this chocolate-brown sweater dress. It’s crafted in Italy from a seamless wool knit with a wide rib shaped with a roll neck and falls to a mid-calf length. Style it with a statement clutch and mules to tap the house’s signature aesthetic.
9. Vince Ribbed Wool and Cashmere Blend Wrap Dress
It’s the one style that flatters all. This ribbed wool and cashmere-blend wrap dress is splendidly seasonal in the color stone, a warming neutral hue. Wear this simple number from fall to winter and in the early days of spring. The soft slim fit dress can be styled with a pair of mules or combat boots for a more casual streetwear look.
BUY NOW: $445.
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10. COS Organic Cotton-Wool Mix Knitted A-Line Dress
This knitted dress is all about comfort and function. It features an A-line skirt with a knitted body and relaxed fit made for relishing comfort foods around the holidays in beige.
BUY NOW: $125.
11. Staud Chalet Turtleneck Sweater Dress
This midi dress from the Scandi-style brand Staud comes in a relaxed silhouette with a turtleneck in a supple bouclé knit. It’s cinched with a belt.
BUY NOW: $315.
12. Loro Piana Merano cashmere sweater dress
Combine the easy elegance of a sweater dress with the comfort of a hoodie with this Loro Piana hooded knit dress. Perfect for walking on the beach, running errands, or stepping out to dinner in sporty style.
BUY NOW: $2, 675.
the best designer fashion knit day and sweater dresses of fall winter 2020-21
Those are our top picks of the 12 best designer fashion knit day dresses and sweater dresses this fall winter. What’s your favorite?
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Jeanette Settembre is a New York City features writer and editor specializing in lifestyle, food, and travel. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, WSJ Magazine and Architectural Digest, among many other publications. Jeanette started her career in journalism as a features reporter for the New York Daily News, where she edited Entertainment and wrote the Sunday food column “Eats Beat.”
