If you value comfort when it comes to what you wear, sweater dresses might be your next obsession. No, they aren’t just for lounging at home. If you pick the right one and style it with the right accessories, you can make a chic or edgy outfit. To make things easier for you, we’ve put together five outfits for any occasion. Whether you have a date night planned or lunch with the girls, grab our picks below.
Club hopping
Do you have a night of clubbing planned but want to be comfortable? This velvet sweatshirt dress is your best bet. Because of its short length, opt to wear thigh-high boots with this. Add some color to your outfit with this red bag. Since it’s a sling, you’ll be able to dance worry-free.
Look 1: Dress, P2,295, Zara; Boots, Stuart Weitzman; Bag, P2,799, Charles & Keith.
Lunch with the girls
If you’re heading to lunch with your friends, pick up this embroidered dress from Sacai. This piece has pops of white and red that you can incorporate to other elements in your outfit. For footwear, this pair from Dr. Martens will keep the outfit edgy while complementing the color palette. To hide the fact that you didn’t fix your hair, throw on a thick knitted headband.
Look 2: Dress, Sacai; Headband, P349, H&M; Shoes, P7,990, Dr. Martens; Socks, Forever 21.
Date night
Cop this red sweater dress for your next date night. You can also wear it off the shoulder for a sexier look. Pair this with comfortable pumps like one with a square heel. To keep the focus on the dress, go for a simple black clutch. Because of the dress’ deep V neckline, you can wear a statement necklace like this chain piece from Topshop.
Look 3: Dress, Maison Margiela; Heels, P4,495, Aldo; Clutch, JW Anderson; Necklace, Topshop.
Errands day
You can also reach for a sweater dress when you have a day of running errands planned. Keeping the outfit casual and relaxed, pair is with your favorite pair of white sneakers. These high top ones from Converse are an option you can consider. To keep your hands free, switch out your handbag for a backpack.
Look 4: Dress, P1,595, Bershka; Sneakers, P2,490, Converse; Backpack, P2,276, Nose.
Casual Fridays at work
Do you have casual Fridays at work? Perfect opportunity to wear this sweater dress. Aside from the tiger patches and hood, it has every girl’s favorite thing: pockets. Keep your Friday comfortable by wearing these black slides from Melissa. You can also accessorize with the hat trend that celebrities have been loving. Finish off your outfit with a black bag and you’re ready to end your work week.
Look 5: Dress, P2,995, Mango; Shoes, P2,895, Melissa; Hat, P995, Stradivarius; Bag, River Island.
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