High neck white dresses in soft knit for cold days

Angora-blend knit that won’t itch

Does angora scratch? Ours doesn’t. The angora-blend knit we use is soft on the skin and warm even in a room that’s poorly heated, which makes these dresses good for the office, for class or for visiting family in January.

The shades differ a little. Some are a clear white and others are milky, and the milky ones look softer next to beige, caramel and gray. Our knee-length style has a loose cut that slides under a puffer coat without bunching. You can wear its collar standing up or folded in half. Either way, no scarf needed.

One thing to plan for. The fluffy surface adds a bit of volume, so if you like room in a dress, ask our manager about sizing before you order. Angora knit stretches, though, and your usual size normally fits.

Rib knit when you want a closer line

The rib styles hug. Their raised stripes run top to bottom and follow the body, so the midi shows your waist and hips while it covers the knee, and the mini stays snug right up to the collar. We sew that midi for the cold season on purpose, since rib traps heat and gives when you move.

Keep rib knit folded on a shelf. Left on a hanger, it can stretch out.

What goes under and over white knit

Under a high neck white dress, wear skin-tone underwear, and make it seamless beneath the rib. Nothing shows through that way. Over it, a sand or beige blazer with pumps works for the office, and on weekends a long puffer with flat boots is plenty. Because the collar already frames your neck, small earrings are enough. A caramel leather belt and a brown bag warm up all that white.

For a family Christmas, we’d add pearl earrings and low heels to the angora midi. Sizes go from XS to XL, and XL is close to a UK 16.

Frequently asked questions

How do I wash white angora knit?

Hand wash it in cool water with something mild. No rubbing, no wringing. Afterwards it dries spread on a towel.

Mini or midi for the office?

Midi is the easy answer. The mini works too, under a long blazer with opaque nude tights.

Which boots suit a white turtleneck dress in winter?

Beige or brown ones by day. For evening, switch to heeled ankle boots and silver jewelry. White takes any shoe color, from patent to suede, so you can’t go far wrong.

Do you make this collar in other colors and lengths?

We do. See all our turtleneck styles, the wider high-neck range, more white knits or the whites we make for winter.