All year long, I look forward to layering season, counting down the summer dresses until the day finally comes. You know when it’s time: Suddenly, you open your closet and wonder how to wear a sweater over a dress that day. You’ll coexist joyfully with all your knits for a couple months, but then all that cozy dressing you looked forward to starts to inevitably feel a little stale. (Sweater, jeans, scarf, boots, repeat.) That’s where I come in.
I’ve spent my entire career—nay, my entire life—trying to solve fashion’s most frequently occurring problems, including this one. And the solution can be as simple as wearing a knit sweater over a dress. During the colder months, spring dresses are an untapped resource and a great way to give your favorite jeans a break.
Sweaters and dresses are an easy combo that’s chic and cozy, with that throw-on-and-go type of ease. When done right, the fashion tip makes seasonal layering feel totally refreshed and is great for transitional weather. Ahead, I’m rounding up all my favorite styling tips for how to wear a sweater over a dress.
Double Down on Knits
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