3 reasons why you need sweater dresses in your Fall/Winter wardrobe

One and done. This phrase has become synonymous with dresses because of the convenience they deliver. When it comes to style, separates are fun and make for maximum creativity however they also require a dose of decision making. And some mornings, our brains are just not energized enough to decide whether to wear that beige cropped cable-knit sweater or a ruffle sleeve blouse with our favorite black pair of pants. It's on days like these that dresses come into play, to simplify the routine while also ensuring we have a full outfit on before leaving the house. Dresses come in an extensive range of lengths, fabrics, and cuts and there is definitely something for everyone in every season. For Fall and Winter specifically, sweater dresses have become a staple in many wardrobes, mine included! Sweater dresses are made of knit materials that offer tons of versatility for everyday as well as special occasion dressing. Here are 3 reasons why you should seriously consider adding sweater dresses to your wardrobe if you haven't jumped on that bandwagon already.

1. Sweater dresses are cozy

We all love to insulate ourselves from the cold temps when they hit. And for most of us, sweaters are the go-to piece to stay warm. It's easy to throw on your favorite fleece hoodie or knit turtleneck when the air starts to cool off. The great news is that sweater dresses offer the same level of comfort as sweaters, except they require no pants or skirts - the one-and-done factor. You can get a sweater dress as substantial or light as you like to suit your style and insulation preferences. Because I live in Minnesota, and we typically see harsh temps in the Winter, I like to go for heavier knits to ensure I stay comfy and keep my blood circulation going!

Fashion blogger Farotelle wearing a neutral outfit that consists of a black fitted turtleneck dress, a long camel cardigan with a belt, and tall brown leather boots. There's snow in the background.

This neutral color-blocked look features a simple black turtleneck sweater dress paired with a long sweater cardigan for an easy layered effect. I added a belt for a touch of polish and finished the look with knee-high brown boots for total coverage in the snowy weather. I have to say that this was so cozy, I was able to skip the coat!

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2. Sweater dresses are a no-brainer

I spoke about the one-and-done aspect of dresses that we all love. Sweater dresses are no different in that they give us the convenience to get dressed quickly without having to get in the excrutiating debate of clothes matching. Most sweater dresses are dressy enough to be worn alone, and they also lend themselves really well to layering.

Fashion blogger Farotelle wearing a midi green sweater dress with a wide brown belt, a brown crochet sweater, and brown tall boots. She's holding a brown leather handbag and wearing sunglasses.

Fashion blogger Farotelle in a sitting position and wearing a midi green sweater dress with a wide brown belt, a brown crochet sweater, and brown tall boots. She is wearing sunglasses.

Fashion blogger Farotelle leaning against a stone wall and wearing a midi green sweater dress with a wide brown belt, a brown crochet sweater, and brown tall boots. She's holding a brown leather handbag and wearing sunglasses.

Striking color-blocking should not be exclusive to the warm seasons. In this look, I wore a simple moss green sweater dress that I adorned with a contrastive brown crochet sweater and an extra wide brown belt. I went for tall brown boots to accentuate the color-blocking and give the look a coordinated flow.

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Fashion blogger Farotelle wearing a sage green sweater dress with a black wide waist belt and a black moto leather jacket. She has sunglasses on and is wearing a black crossbody bag.

Fashion blogger Farotelle wearing a sage green sweater dress with a black wide waist belt, a black moto leather jacket, and black combat boots. She has sunglasses on and is wearing a black crossbody bag.

Fashion blogger Farotelle in a streetstyle outfit that consists of a sage green sweater dress with a black wide waist belt, a black moto leather jacket, and black combat boots. She has sunglasses on and is wearing a black crossbody bag.

Spicing up an outfit in January doesn't get easier than throwing a leather jacket on top of it. And that's exactly what I did with this maxi sage green sweater dress. I wore it with a black waist belt to give it definition and combat boots for the streetstyle cool factor. And finally I grabbed my black moto leather jacket for both a cozy and layering effect.

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3. Sweater dresses add texture to an outfit

Just like sweaters come in a variety of yarns and fabrics and details, sweater dresses also come in a variety of options. Some offer polished ribbing detail that is eaay to pair with other knits. Some sweater dresses also come with distinctive cable-knit detail. Others come with classic patterns such as stripes or Fair Isle.

Fashion blogger Farotelle wearing a striped gray and beige sweater dress with a beige coat and a gray belt. She is also wearing brown leather gloves.

Fashion blogger Farotelle wearing a striped gray and beige sweater dress. She is holding a blue striped handbag.

Fashion blogger Farotelle wearing a striped gray and beige sweater dress with a beige coat, a gray waist belt, and gray tall boots. She is also wearing sunglasses and brown leather gloves. She has a striped blue handbag.

For this workwear-inspired look, I went for a striped midi sweater dress. What drew me to that number was the striking yet neutral striped pattern. Gray and beige are mainstream neutral tones we all love and that go with just about any color. For this look, I opted to stick to the dress color palette so I wore a gray belt, gray suede boots, and a light beige coat. The stripes are the real accent of this polished attire and help to blend the colors and textures together.

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Fashion blogger Farotelle wearing a monochrome burgundy red outfit that consists of a burgundy sweater dress with a matching belt and a matching wool coat. She is holding a bugundy rounded handbag.

Fashion blogger Farotelle wearing a monochrome burgundy red outfit that consists of a burgundy sweater dress with a matching belt and matching tall boots. She is holding a bugundy rounded handbag.

This burgundy monochrome look is as effortless and polished as it is cozy. I went for a classic, no-fuss ribbed sweater midi dress that I paired with matching tall leather boots and a matching wool coat. While this outfit is great for making a statement, it's also super wearable.

Love this look? Make it your own with these versatile sweater dress picks!

How do you like to style your sweater dresses? Comment below!

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