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The Key Detail I Look For in All My Knitted Dresses

Since the start of October, I’ve been wearing a handful of items on rotation. Admittedly, one of them is joggers, which I think is justified after neglecting them for the best part of the summer. Another? Knitted dresses—specifically, long-sleeve knitted dresses.

As a dress person who’s prone to feeling the cold, I’m excited at the prospect of being able to wear my favourite garment without having to sacrifice being toasty. So easy to style, I like wearing mine with knee-high boots and camel coats for immediate polish. That said, for days when the sofa proves too tempting, knitted dresses also double-up as an elevated loungewear option—one I don’t mind answering the door in either. Win-win.

While I already have a couple hanging in my wardrobe, with winter rapidly approaching, I’ve decided to treat myself to a new knitted dress or two, prioritising those with long-sleeves to maximum cosy points. Handily, there are so many impressive styles to choose from.

In case you, too, are on the hunt for the perfect long-sleeve knitted dress, I’ve whipped up an edit of my favourite knitted frocks for you below. Yes, there are 27 of them, but what can I say? Brands have outdone themselves on the dress front this year. With a long-sleeve knitted dress in every shape and shade imaginable, scroll below to see them all in their wintry glory. All you need to do is add your go-to boots, and you’re all set.

Such a great colour. 

This is so soft in the flesh. 

Could the neckline on this dress be any cuter? 

I’ve had my eye on this dress for weeks. 

Just think how great this dress will look with tan suede. 

The perfect after-dark knit dress. 

A-line shapes are hard to come by in knitted dresses. 

The deep blue shade will really make rust tones pop. 

This dress repeatedly sells out. 

Who said your long-sleeve knitted dresses had to have long hemlines? 

The gold buttons on this knitted dress make it feel so premium. 

Another Jacquemus design I can’t stop thinking about. 

I have a fuller bust, and I always gravitate towards this neckline. 

Simple but so effective. 

Can’t settle on one colour? Wear both! 

The black version of this dress has already sold out—click quick! 

Brighten up autumn days with this sunny yellow knit. 

Add cable-knit textures and I’m completely sold. 

The tie-belt will give you the most flattering shape. 

One word: excellent. 

The polo collar makes this mini really stand out. 

The ultimate cold-weather throw on. 

There’s so much to love about this knitted midi. 

From my new shopping obsession, eBay Brand Outlet. 

Ombré knitwear is a new trend this season, but one I’m very much enjoying. 

Thigh-splits get a winter-over. 

I want this entire outfit. 

Next Up: The Dress-and-Boot Combos That Work Every Time