Knit Dresses

Knit dresses

A knit dress is one piece, one decision, and it moves with you. Forcast knit dresses come in fitted, ribbed, Milano knit, ruched, V-neck, halter neck, check and printed styles, in sizes 4 to 18. They are cut for women who want a dress that looks tailored at a desk and is still comfortable on a long commute.

Choosing a knit dress

Milano knit styles like the Heloise Milano Knit Dress are the firmest and hold a clean line, which makes them the pick for corporate offices. A fitted or ribbed dress, such as the Lourdes Ribbed Knit Dress, sits closer to the body and suits a business casual dress code with a blazer over the top. Ruched styles skim rather than cling. Halter neck, cut out and printed knit dresses are built for evenings and weekends rather than the boardroom.

What to wear it with

A structured piece from jackets and blazers sharpens a knit dress for work, while a long cardigan or a coat from outerwear softens it for the weekend. Knee boots suit a fitted midi in winter and a heeled sandal suits a ribbed dress in summer. A belt gives a straight knit dress a waist, and simple jewellery is all it needs to finish.

Fabric and fit

The range includes wool blend, cotton and rib knits. Rib has the most stretch and recovers well; Milano knit is smoother and more structured. Because knit stretches, fitted styles will show the line of whatever you wear underneath, so choose smooth underlayers. If you are between sizes and prefer a skimming fit, size up; for a closer fit, take your usual size.

How to shop

Compare your bust, waist and hip measurements to the size guide before you order, and think about length as well as fit, since a midi reads differently at work than a short style does. For more texture across the rest of the wardrobe, browse the wider knitwear range, and for the same shape in other fabrics, see work dresses.