Mini sweater dresses with long sleeves for cold months

Rib, angora or cotton under a winter coat

Rib is the warm workhorse. Our dense rib knit stretches and sits close to the body from shoulder to hem. Under that kind of fit, wear smooth seamless underwear. You won’t need extra room in the size either, because the fabric gives.

Angora-blend knit feels softer and does the job of a sweater. A red one has ruffles along the hem that move as you walk, and a white one has a slit at the front. Add thick tights and tall boots and you can wear either in January.

Prefer something smoother? We cut a few keyhole minis from cotton jersey, 95 % cotton and 5 % elastane. It stretches, it doesn’t itch, and it’s the one fabric on this page you can also wear in summer with sneakers. For a New Year’s party, though, look at the purple lurex knit. It shimmers with every move, so small silver rings are plenty.

Collars, keyholes and a hem length you choose

High necks are everywhere on this page. Some are classic turtlenecks, and one black rib dress has a stand collar and a front zip. Unzip it a little or a lot, depending on the day. Others have a small keyhole cut just below the collar. It sits high, which keeps a short dress from feeling too bare at the office.

Because we sew everything ourselves, our ruffled black jersey mini and that black zip rib dress come in three lengths, 80 cm, 88 cm or a longer 92–94 cm. The shortest looks right with over-the-knee boots. The longest covers your knees. Just tell us which one when you order. Is one mini sweater dress enough for both work and a dinner out? With a blazer by day and heeled booties at night, it usually is.

Rib and jersey like to dry flat and live folded on a shelf, not on a hanger. For the same knits at other lengths, see all our sweater dresses, or go by color with black knit styles and red ones.

Frequently asked questions

How short is the mini, exactly?

It ends above the knee, and that’s true of every style here. On the black styles with a length option, 80 cm is the shortest and 92–94 cm the longest.

Do I need a bigger size for a close rib fit?

Stay with your usual one. Rib stretches, and if you go up, it won’t hug you the way it’s meant to.

What do I wear with it to the office?

Thick tights, a straight blazer and boots on a low heel. A turtleneck version looks the most businesslike.