Bodycon sweater dresses in rib and angora-blend knit

Angora-blend knit that warms like a sweater

One thing first. Nothing here is knitted by hand. We cut and sew these dresses from knit fabric, which is why they lie so smoothly on the body.

The warmest are the angora-blend midis with a turtleneck and long sleeves. We make them in beige, gray, black, powder pink, milky white and red. That knit is soft to the touch and doesn’t scratch. With the red one, take the larger size if you’re between two. The collar won’t press that way, and the skirt falls straight.

A high collar and a heavy necklace don’t get along. Long earrings or a bracelet look better.

Rib knit, leg slits and a keyhole

Rib is the other half of the page, and it comes in more shapes. Several black and red midis with a turtleneck are slit at the leg. There’s a blue midi with a V-neck. And there are sleeveless rib midis in black and white that you can wear all year, alone or over a thin turtleneck.

Shorter? The keyhole mini in black is mostly cotton, with 5 % elastane for stretch. A seam runs under the bust and marks the waist, and the opening is small and placed high, so the dress isn’t revealing. We sew the same cut in pink and white.

One dress doesn’t fit the sweater label. The green lurex midi glints with metallic thread, so it’s meant for parties more than for Mondays.

Getting a second-skin fit right

How tight is too tight? If the knit strains across your hips when you sit, go up a size. We make every knit bodycon dress in XS to XL, and the hips are the measurement to check first. An M is about a UK 10–12. Smooth underwear without seams matters more here than with any other cut.

Pick your fabric, then your length. For a wider look, see every sweater dress we sew, fitted dresses beyond knits and the full rib range.

Frequently asked questions

Is a bodycon sweater dress comfortable all day?

The knits stretch, so sitting at a desk or on a train is fine. Midi length helps there too.

What’s the safe way to clean angora-blend knit?

In a basin of cool water with a soft detergent, using your hands only. Don’t rub or wring it, and let it dry flat on a towel.

What goes over a fitted knit in winter?

A straight coat or a long puffer. With the turtleneck styles the scarf can usually stay on its hook.

Is this cut right for the office?

A turtleneck midi with a brown blazer and loafers is. The keyhole mini works too, where the dress code is relaxed.