White knee-length dresses for winter knits and summer days

Rib knit for the office and the drive home

The ribbed one stretches, so you can move freely at your desk and behind the wheel. Its hem stops at the knee, which suits work and class. White also brightens your face when everything outside is gray. That’s no small thing in November.

It keeps more warmth than a thin knit does. In a cool office you won’t need a sweater over it. We’d wear it with low suede boots during the week and white sneakers on Saturday, under a beige coat or a puffer that ends mid-thigh.

An angora-blend turtleneck for a freezing morning

Our second winter dress is a soft angora-blend knit with a high collar. It doesn’t itch. The cut is loose and the sleeves are long, so a puffer or a coat goes over it and nothing bunches underneath.

How do you wear the collar? Pull it up, or fold it in half, and your neck stays warm even if you forget the scarf. Beige boots and a chunky scarf make the everyday version. For the office, try a long vest on top. White likes pale accessories, though a dark bag gives you contrast if that’s what you’re after. Because the fit is relaxed, go by your bust measurement and take your usual size, anywhere from XS to XL.

Eyelet and bare shoulders once summer returns

The third white knee length dress is a summer-collection piece. Decide on it now and order when the warm season brings it back to the catalog. It’s white eyelet with an off-shoulder line and a short sleeve. We’d take it on vacation, on a walk along the beach or to a summer party. Your collarbones are on view already, so a necklace would be one thing too many. Small earrings are enough.

In town it goes with white sneakers or sandals. By the sea, add a straw hat and a woven bag.

From here you can see every pale shade we sew on the white dress page, or compare hem heights across the knee-length styles in other colors.

Frequently asked questions

What underwear works under a white dress?

Nude, not white. Under the eyelet it won’t show through.

Can a guest wear one of these to a wedding?

Please don’t. White is for the bride, and that holds even for a short knit. You’ll find colors at the same hem height among our knee-length picks for wedding guests.

How do I wash the white knits?

The rib knit goes in on delicate at 30 °C. Lay it flat to dry and it’ll keep its length. Wash the angora blend by hand with a mild soap, without rubbing or wringing, and lay it on a towel.

Is there a shorter version in white?

Yes, a few. They’re collected on the page of short white styles.