Winter casual dresses in warm knits with long sleeves

Which knit is warm enough for which day

We sew a lot of these in a dense rib we call mustang. It keeps the heat in, which is why we made the black zip-front mini with a stand collar from it. You open the zipper as far as you like. Closed, the collar covers your neck.

Angora blend is softer. Our red turtleneck midi in it replaces a couple of layers under a puffer or a coat. And jersey? That’s the easy one for milder days, like the black mini with two rows of ruffles on the skirt.

The white knee-length rib dress sits somewhere in between. It stretches enough that you can drive in it, and it’s warmer than thin jersey, so a cool office won’t call for a sweater underneath.

Tights, boots and the coat over a mini or a midi

Most of these are minis or midis, and the hem decides the rest. With a mini, we’d go for opaque tights and tall boots. A midi takes ankle boots or loafers just as well.

Red needs the least help. The rib wrap dress with a flared sleeve comes in red and in blue, and with either one we’d keep the tights black and the coat plain. Over the milky angora wrap, try a light coat and beige boots, because dark outerwear swallows that pale shade.

Three lengths on some of the minis

A few minis can be ordered at 80, 88 or 93–94 cm. That’s a perk of sewing them ourselves. Go shorter if you’re petite or you wear over-the-knee boots, and take the longest if you’d like your knees covered at work. Just write the length in your order comment.

Not sure which is yours? The shortest looks best with high boots, and the middle one is the safe pick for most heights.

What about size? The wrap and zip styles go by the bust, while a close-fitting angora midi goes by the hips. We make the whole range from XS to XL.

Frequently asked questions

Can I wear a winter casual dress to the office?

Sure. The knee-length rib style or any midi with ankle boots looks right at a desk. We’ve gathered more of them under winter dresses for work.

How do I wash an angora-blend dress?

Use cool water and a mild soap, and do it by hand. Don’t rub or wring it, and dry it flat on a towel.

Are these dresses made of wool?

No, and we’d rather say so up front. There’s no wool in our fabrics. What keeps you warm is the density of the rib and the softness of the angora blend.

Where do I find dressier cold-weather styles?

Open the full winter range, browse our sweater dresses, or see everyday dresses for other seasons.