EMBRACE COZY ELEGANCE: The Timeless Allure of Sweater Dresses for Midlife Chic
Sweater dresses can be one of those love-hate relationships. The comfy-cozy is what we as women love, but they can also feel too revealing and tight in all the wrong places! Believe me…. I’ve been one to buy and return over and over again! But when you can find a good one, it’s effortless and maybe the most comfortable kind of dress you could wear.
THIS BLOG IS A REPOST FROM LAST YEAR, but updated with NEW LINKS!
Sweater dresses come in a myriad of designs, from chunky knits to very sleek and form-fitting. This diversity allows women of all shapes and sizes to wear them in their own unique way. Regardless of your budget, there’s a sweater dress out there for your taste, lifestyle, and price-point. THE ONE I’M WEARING ABOVE is under $24 and I love it! Definitely colorful and interesting, I’m wearing a small. I styled it with some suede booties and accessorized with a floral scarf in the same colors. MY BOOTIES are here.
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Another sweater dress above, that sadly isn’t available anymore. I’ve styled it first with a faux fur vest like THIS ONE, and second with a colorful oversized sweater like THIS ONE, and BELT. There are so many things you can add over a sweater dress…. jackets, SHIRTS (I would tie them in a knot), pullover sweaters, and of course a fun vest. Remember to use your accessories to add your own personality.
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THIS IS HOW I WOULD STYLE A SWEATER DRESS
For a CASUAL day out, pair it with sneakers, low booties, and denim layers over the top. Adding a casual hat like perhaps a beanie would really give it a laidback look. You could pull the dress in with a belt or not. Leaving it unbelted will give it a more casual vibe for sure.
Another example below, of a more casual sweater dress look. I LOVE the colors here. I would wear it with a little belt. I love the pattern play this coat adds to the whole look. It’s definitely eye-catching and super fun! Also, a great length.
For a DRESSIER evening look, wear some beautiful booties with a heel…. actually anything with a heel is going to look dressier. A blazer, or a FAUX FUR JACKET, a beautiful bag and scarf, and some statement jewelry…. will amp up your sweater dress style. What about this look here…..
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Remember that a looser fitting sweater dress is a great travel look to take you from the airport to going out, once you get to your destination. It’s really a very versatile dress, and can be made to fit your particular style. You could also consider this look when you’re hosting a gathering. It’s super comfy, but will still look very elegant.
Comfort should never mean compromising on style, and sweater dresses effortlessly strike that balance. Whether you’re attending a casual brunch, a work meeting, or a dinner date…. these dresses are a great go-to for looking CHIC while staying cozy. Embrace the sweater dress, and don’t be afraid of them. You can see here, that any body type can pull off this comfy look! Embrace your cozy with sweater dresses!
Hi Shauna! Could you please share the link to your tilted “S” initial gold necklace? Thx! Elaine
Hello Elaine…. here you go. This is not the exact one that I have, but exactly like it. Actually this one is probably better quality. Mine is sold out. HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your family! XO
https://rstyle.me/+7RkodX33rCkgx2bNMX4x-w