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Best jumper dresses to see you through this winter
They're as cosy as they look 🐻
Jumper dresses are having a real *moment* in the spotlight lately. Ashley Graham was just spotted in one, and all the coolest girls in our feeds are wearing them right now too. Plus, the high street is all over the trend (yay to that.)
Taking the cosy appeal of the trusty jumper and cancelling out the need for trousers, sweater dresses are basically our key to surviving winter. All you really need to do is slip it on and go. Just add some bangin' new boots, and maybe a camel coat.
Whether you're looking for a city-slicker black dress to wear to work, or a slinky cutout dress to wear to a holiday cocktail party, we've found all the best knitted styles at every price. (Psst - if you're doing more dress shopping, why not browse our edits of Christmas party dresses, winter wedding guest dresses, and the best blazer dresses to add to basket?)
Ready to pick out your new go-to? Scroll down to see the Cosmopolitan fashion editors' top picks for jumper dresses this season.
This relaxed black jumper dress is selling fast on River Island's website, and it's not hard to see why. The rollneck design is ultra cosy, and as a bonus, this dress is made with partially recycled materials.
If tight and slinky isn't your thing, may we recommend COS's perfect relaxed-fit version. It's effortless Scandi chic.
This new-in wool dress from H&M is slick enough for the office, a holiday meal, or a show. It's the ultimate versatile investment.
Modern day Cindy Lou Who would approve. Part cardigan, part Barbie pink...and those feathers!
This incred black knitted midi looks like a much higher priced designer piece. That's thanks to special details like a bias cut hem, fluted sleeves, and the crisscross keyhole neckline.
All this animal print dress needs is some comfy, chunky boots and hoop earrings. Boom. Instant outfit.
This. Is. The. Dream. It's made with a loose, flattering fit, but there's still some skin on show with the leg slit and the v-neck. We love the collar detail and the chic colour.
Dorothy Perkins Curve High Neck Slouchy Knit Midi Dress
This curve-friendly midi is flying off the (virtual) shelves: 139 people have added it to their basket today. Maybe it's because it's the *perfect* autumn green, or because it's currently half off...either way, this one's a high street hit.
This long grey knitted maxi dress offers maximum elegance for minimal budget. Thanks, Mango.
The perfect green colour on the perfect knitted dress...three cheers for & Other Stories.
This ribbed knitted dress is sleek enough to take you anywhere this winter. Just add leather accessories.
Hush has created the ultimate wear-anywhere jumper dress. It's stylish but slightly loose-fitting, so you won't feel restricted.
Hellllooo, date night. This off the shoulder knitted dress is slinky and sultry - just add some sparkly jewellery.
How perfect is this Phase Eight dress for work? The dark red colour will go with everything - especially your gold jewellery.
If it's in your budget, this designer splurge is bang-on trend. The metallic threads running through the knitted fabric make it perfect for party season - and for slightly less formal workplaces.
This dress from Nobody's Child has the best of both worlds: a slouchy relaxed fit, but also a tie belt to cinch it in at the waist.
Aligne is every London fashion editor's secret spot for sustainable, stylish staples. This sexy mock-neck dress is crafted with LENZING™ ECOVERO™ viscose, and we love the price, too.
The mocha brown colour of this knitted maxi dress is ultra-flattering, and we like how the model is wearing it with sporty accessories.
Dorothy Perkins Dropped Shoulder Slouchy Jumper Dress
This camel dress is part of DP's second collaboration with singer and presenter Kimberley Walsh, and it's been a big hit with shoppers so far.
The wintery-boho feel of this designer dress is perfect for apres-ski evenings, or special holiday meals with family.
Maddy Alford is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK, covering fashion content online and in print. Maddy specialises in shopping galleries and first-person reviews of the best fashion buys, from jeans and jewellery to wedding dresses, gymwear, and winter coats. She also writes op-eds on on pop culture, viral fashion moments, travel journalism, fitness, and the LGBTQ+ community's relationship with style. Maddy is also a fashion stylist who has worked on over 100 photoshoots at Hearst, including those starring Raye, Niall Horan, and Lena Dunham. Previously, she has worked in fashion PR and e-commerce, including stints at ELLE US and UK, Net-a-Porter, InStyle, and Time Out New York. Maddy has ten years of experience in the fashion industry in both London and New York City, after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. She is passionate about second-hand shopping, inclusive fashion, running on Regent's Canal, and finding London's cosiest pubs.
Courtney Smith is Fashion Assistant at Cosmopolitan UK and Women's Health UK, where she works across both print and digital. She has been in the fashion industry for over nine years, initially as a model and later as a fashion assistant and writer in media. When she is not assisting on shoots with the likes of Tom Daley and Raye or bringing about a surge in online hula hoop sales, she can be found at the ponds getting in some quality time with her one true love: swimwear.
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