Meet the jumper dress – your go-to for bridging the seasons and a one-stop shop for comfort, ease and chill-chasing practicality.
Whether you prefer a slouchy style or a figure-skimming fit, dressed up or down, slot gampang menang a knitted dress nails day-to-night versatility – just hone your accessories accordingly. This form-fitting Phase Eight design boasts a clever configuration of stripes that flatters the figure.
However, if you prefer a looser cut, there is a plethora of styles on offer this season that tick all the trend boxes.
PATTERN
Don’t be wary of full-on stripes, just keep accessories simple.Also feel free to bare a little skin – roll back the sleeves, choose an ankle boot – to break up the effect.
Dress, £110, and boots, £139, phase-eight.com..Bag, £33, riverIsland.com
STYLING
Add a black fitted blazer to elevate the look or opt for a camel trench to give your silhouette volume.Pair with sporty white trainers.
SHOES
A pointed toe elongates the leg and is elegant on an ankle boot style.
BODY SHAPE
If you are bottom heavy, opt for a style that is lighter at the top to draw the eye upwards.
ACCESSORIES
Tuck the strap inside a small crossbody bag to change it from easy daytime to a sleek evening clutch.
FOR SIMILAR
Try Warehouse’s space dye V-neck midi dress, £79, warehouse fashion.com or for a looser style check out New Look’s urban bliss camel dress, £28, newlook.com.
DO
…try a hit of colour.A slouchy oversized knit is great in a bold bright while deeper tones work beautifully on slinkier fits.
DON’T
…listen to the fashion myths – horizontal stripes are flattering, as long as they are chosen carefully.Always try on a mix of styles to find the one that works for you.
