17 Best cardigans to wear with dresses | 2024 Outfit Ideas
Yes, you can keep dresses in your wardrobe year round – they aren’t just for the warmer months anymore! Pair a cute dress with one of the many cardigan styles, and a pair of leggings or tights for a warm and cozy yet stylish winter look. Or wear a lightweight cardigans with a short sleeve dress in the heat of the summer when the air-conditioned offices and stores are so frigid.
I’ve pulled out the best cardigans to wear with dresses this year to make those cardigan outfits easy to style. Here are 17 unique ways to wear cardigans with dresses year round.
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1. Maxi dress with a mid-length cardigan
Combine a maxi dress with long or short sleeves with a coordinating mid-length open-front cardigan. Add booties, a long necklace, statement earrings and a matching tote purse for a super cute outfit.
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2. Bodycon t-shirt dress with a cute sweater cardigan
The bodycon style of dress is very flattering. Pair it with a v-neck snap-front striped cardigan, strappy heels, a small purse and earrings.
3. Sweatshirt dress with a statement cardigan
A sweatshirt dress is so warm and comfortable, but can still look trendy. This is one of 9 ways to style a sweatshirt dress I shared recently.
4. Pencil dress with a short cardigan
For a professional or semi-formal occasion, this wrap side-ruched pencil dress paired with patent heels and a short open cardigan fits the bill. The dress comes in quite a few colors as well.
5. Plaid shirt dress
Plaid is such a classic look, especially in the fall. Pair this shirt dress with leather booties and a satchel purse, plus a fitted navy cardigan.
6. Velvet dress with bolero layer
A velvet dress is perfect for a winter wedding, formal holiday party, or any other special occasion. The bolero jacket, clutch purse and strappy heels pair perfectly.
7. Tiered ruffles t-shirt dress with oversize long cardigan sweater
Pick a bright ruffled t-shirt dress for a pop of color paired with a cozy cardigan for a casual cardigan pairing.
8. White ruffle tank dress with button-down crew neck cardigan
Pair a clean white tank dress with leggings and a light colored crew neck cardigan, like this mint-colored option.
9. Striped mariner dress
Look preppy with a striped mariner dress. Wrap the sweater over your shoulders or around your waist.
10. Maxi dress with a chunky open front cardigan
Maxi dresses were made for summer. Pair one with a chunky cardigan as a layer when going indoors. A straw tote and sandals complete the outfit.
11. Denim shirt dress
A denim shirt dress is so versatile. Wear it with leggings. Wear it with tights, a belt and a cardigan, like shown below. Wear it open as a long jacket. Wear it with sneakers while you run errands. There are just so many ways to style this dress.
12. Wrap polka dot sleeveless high-low dress with crocheted cardigan
This dress is perfect for a summer wedding or any dressy occasion, paired with a light cardigan, heels and a clutch purse.
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13. Tweed sheath dress with blazer cardigan
The blazer cardigan is a newer style of longer cardigan perfect for a professional outfit, such as this tweed sheath dress with high heels.
14. Lace sheath dress
Spring or summer formal wedding or special occasion? This gorgeous lace sheath has you covered.
15. Pleated skirt dress with cardigan vest
This burnt orange pleated skirt dress is perfect for fall, paired with a cardigan vest, plaid scarf, leather bag and boots.
16. Asymmetric hem midi dress
Need a business professional look? Try this asymmetric hem midi dress with a fitted and draped cardigan, finished off with a laptop tote and classy heels.
17. Striped straight t-shirt dress with cozy cable-knit cardigan
A simple striped t-shirt dress comes in many different colors and can be dressed up with a cable-knit cardigan.
These are some really fabulous outfit ideas! Seriously, I don’t even think I could pick a favorite.
Thank you Joanne – Happy New Year!