32 Gorgeous And Warm Sweater Dresses For People Who Just Really Hate Pants
The no-pants revolution begins NOW.
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1. A soft ribbed turtleneck dress so you'll feel up to your neck in gratitude when you spend all day looking polished *without* dress pants.
Promising review: "This dress fits PERFECTLY. I am always skeptical with Amazon clothing purchases. This dress is an extremely soft (almost cashmere-feeling) sweater material. It hugs my curves so nicely! It's snug, but definitely not tight." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in sizes XS-XXL and 14 colors).
2. A cozy cutout dress for anyone who couldn't bare to look at their black jeans any longer. This doesn't come with a cape, but you get the picture.
Get it from Torrid for $48.23 (originally $68.90; available in sizes M-6X).
3. A backless knit sweater dress to give your wardrobe a whole new twist: you're giving your pants a two week notice.
4. An off-the-shoulder fine knit dress, because you'll be able to wear this a hundred different ways: with tights, leggings, or even Those Who Must Not Be Named. Only when you're feeling desperate.
Get it from H&M for $17.99 (originally $29.99; available in sizes 0-14 and two colors).
5. A thick velvety dress with a chic waist tie that'll ~pull you together~ in a minute flat whenever you're in a mid-morning crisis. Pull this over head. Fini.
Promising review: "I love the material of this dress, as it is rare to get something so durable at this price and on Amazon. It's very classy. It's perfect for fall and winter formal events with some tights! It keeps you warm! Rolling the sleeves up looks great too if you do get a little too warm." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $23.55+ (available in sizes S-XL and four colors).
6. A cinched cowl neck dress so you stay just as cozy as you were when wrapped in your blanket burrito. Leaving the house is 100% less scary when you have this.
7. A soft knit tunic dress for meeting you in the *middle* when you have to get ready for work, but can't bear to put on slacks. This + tights = win, win.
8. A super thick striped mini dress, because this'll snuggle you all darn day without letting you so much as shiver. Can sweats do this? NO.
Get it from Free People for $168 (available in sizes XS-L and two colors).
9. An oversized wool-like turtleneck dress with POCKETS that'll make even winter winds shake with fear. I'd like to see snow pants keep us this warm.
Promising review: "This is by far one of my favorite Amazon clothing purchases. The sweater material itself is soft and thick, and the quality of the design is great. Pair this with over-the-knee boots and you have a great fall/winter look. After wearing this out for one night, I received a handful of compliments. I highly recommend this dress." —Brittany
Get it from Amazon for $33.99+ (available in sizes S-XL and five colors).
10. A marled cinched dress so you can show up to work in something other than your onesie. I support it, but people are beginning to talk.
Get it from Forever 21 for $22.90 (available in sizes 1X-3X).
11. A plaid cowl neck dress for a look that screams "as if!" when confronted by the idea of wearing tight denim.
Promising review: "I receive compliments each time I wear this dress. I bought the ivory and black plaid. The fabric is like a nice sweater fabric. It's super comfortable. I love it. It seems very reasonably priced to me." —DallasGirl
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in sizes S-3XL and nine styles).
12. A colorblock turtleneck dress, because this'll feel like a big hug after a terrible week of wearing pants. This is here to comfort you.
Get it from Missguided for $22 (originally $45; available in sizes S/M-M/L).
13. A cashmere-like midi dress that'll say "I'm a professional" even if most of your bottoms are buried somewhere under your bed with the rest of your forgotten things.
Promising review: "I love this dress. It's a very well-made dress and incredibly comfortable to wear!" —Lighthouse
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in sizes XS-XL and 23 colors and styles, in short and long sleeves).
14. A striped flared dress so you can win Best Dressed at the office without ever even thinking about wearing a suit.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this dress. The material is very substantial. It's not so heavy that it doesn't wear well, but not thin and flimsy either. It's very well-made. I give it two thumbs up." —Sarah from Minnesota
Get it from Lane Bryant for $79.95 (available in sizes 10/12-26/28, in regular and petite, and two colors).
15. A ribbed knit tank dress to layer over anything from your favorite T-shirt to sweater. Aka you'll think of a million combinations and never have to resort to boring tops again.
Promising review: "I love the way this fits and feels. The material is very soft and warm. It's perfect for fall/winter with a T-shirt underneath, leggings, and boots. I like it so much I'm ordering another in a different color." —amkm
Get it from Amazon for $20+ (available in sizes S-XL and five colors).
16. A fitted turtleneck dress for feeling impossibly comfy from the neck down, despite any *chilling* weather forecasts. This and thick tights > weak denim.
Get it from Nasty Gal for $20 (originally $40; available in sizes 2-8 and two colors).
17. A knit midi dress, because this'll call it a wrap on ever dealing with disappointing bottoms again. Why dwell on the past when you can win style AND comfort?
18. A fluffy V-neck dress that'll ~soften~ the blow of facing freezing winter mornings. You'll barely notice the transition between this and your fleece pajamas.
Get it from Asos for $41 (available in sizes 0-12).
19. A simple turtleneck dress so you can rely on a basic that won't ever go out of style. It's you two against the world now. Feel free to toss all pants out the window.
Promising review: "This was an awesome price for a super comfortable dress. The fabric is similar to the turtlenecks and tees from J.Crew and Banana Republic. It's breathable, and great for layering. If you wear opaque tights or leggings, the fabric proves to be a great weight for all year long. Also, I like how the turtleneck itself has just the right amount of stretch." —EW
Get it from Amazon for $15.98+ (available in sizes S-XL and 10 colors).
20. A plush chenille dress for the ultimate feeling of luxury every time you wear this. I'd like to see your jeans mimic a cozy blanket.
Promising review: "This is the softest sweater dress I've ever felt! It fits as pictured and looks super cute when belted around the waist. I loved it so much that I bought it in another color." —lizardbreath48
Get it from Nordstrom for $32.98 (originally $55; available in sizes XS-XL).
21. A belted knit dress, because this'll quickly become your one-and-done option whenever you go out at night. Can it be? A snug night look? I'll pass the tissues.
Promising review: "I love, love, love this dress! I got a medium and it fits perfectly. The material is great quality. It is thick enough to be a winter dress, but could be worn in any season. The belt is great, it helps create a waistline and breaks up the all-black dress." —Gregory Glaze
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes S-XL and 10 colors).
22. An off-the-shoulder ribbed dress that'll help you shrug off any worries about not dressing warmly enough. Feeling cold is CANCELLED.
Get it from Boohoo for $25 (originally $50; available in sizes 12/14-20 and three colors).
23. A buttoned scoop neck tunic so you have a reliable staple that's perfect over the only bottoms we'll tolerate: leggings.
Promising review: "I wasn't expecting too much from this since my two previous clothing purchases were a bit of a letdown. But not this! It fits perfectly and is soft and thick. There's no need for a cami under this! I want to buy one in every color! I wore it to work today and it was super comfortable." —Randall McCormick
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in sizes S-XXL and 14 styles).
24. A textured mock-neck dress for an option you'll never ~flake~ on, especially the moment you realize how great life is when you don't want to rip your outfit off the minute you get home.
Promising review: "This is very thick, but in a good way. It has held up well through the wash. It’s cozy and comfy enough for lounging, but it's also perfect for the office with boots and leggings.
Get it from Anthropologie for $88 (available in sizes XS-XL and in regular and petite).
25. A layered tunic dress with trendy elbow patches, because this'll work well into spring while it's still cold. Meaning: you never have to go back to high-waisted jeans again.
Promising review: "This is now my favorite dress. It was a perfect fit. The sweater material is really soft. The sleeve patches are micro suede and the pattern pieces are soft flannel. The dress is a to-die-for combination of comfort, chicness, and coziness! I want one in ever color!" —Christen
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in sizes S-XXL and three colors).
26. A twisted rib knit dress that'll make your slacks go green with envy when they realize this is about to become your new best friend.
Get it from Express for $41.94 (originally $69.90; available in sizes XXS-XL and three colors).
27. A soft bodycon midi dress so you don't feel ~ruffled~ every time you need to look extra polished at work.
Promising review: "This is quite possibly my new favorite sweater dress! It looks exactly as pictured and is well-made. It's not too thick so you can wear it when it's still a bit warm outside, but it is thick enough to not need a slip underneath. Overall, this is a great dress!" —Sparkle_Princess
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in sizes XS-XXL and nine colors).
28. A striped below-the-knee knit dress for making anyone who disagrees with us *read between the lines*: you can still look sophisticated without owning a pantsuit.
Get it from Target for $42.99 (available in sizes 0X-4X and two colors).
29. A buttoned long-sleeved dress, because this'll stick by your side no matter how cold the night gets. Did your leather leggings ever do this? I DON'T THINK SO.
30. A lace-up V-neck dress that'll convince everyone to take your side once they catch on to your trendy upgrade.
Get it from Tobi for $34 (originally $85; available in sizes S-L and four colors).
31. A striped ribbed pencil dress so you can make it clear to all your bottoms that they're on thin ice. In fact, you may just wear this all week. And that is totally fine.
32. A thick button-down cardigan dress with chic pearl buttons for looking like an impeccable adult, despite your lack of pinstripe trousers. I think the battle is clearly won.
Promising review: "This dress will make you feel like you are the person in charge. The sweater has a nice sheen and the knit fabric lays nicely on the body without bulkiness. The style and color combos alone make the dress versatile, but its pearl buttons add the 'class' factor." —Jacqueline Z.
Get it from Eloquii for $139.90 (available in sizes 14/16-26/28 and two colors).
When people try to tell us we "have to get dressed" and that pants "aren't so bad":
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