18 best sweater dresses for cozy and chic fall outfits in 2022

October 1, 2022

Bundling up doesn’t have to mean covering up your cute fall outfits.

Instead, trade your sundress for a sweater dress and you have an all-in-one outfit perfect for apple picking, pumpkin patches and everything else that screams fall 2022.

Not all sweater dresses are the same, with some made of cashmere for a silky-soft feel, others made of warm wool for the upcoming winter and others with a flannel feel that look great over tights and paired with booties.

We rounded up all of the above and more, taking note of price range and size inclusivity so that everyone can experience the ease and style of a perfect sweater dresses this season.

Read on for the best autumnal sweater dresses, from brands like J.Crew, Bloomingdale’s and more.

A woman in a turtleneck sweater dress — Quince

The most luxe fabric with an affordable price tag? Quince has it here. Get this long-sleeved sweater dress made of 100% Mongolian cashmere, now for just $99.

A woman in a black sweater dress — Saks Off Fifth

Vince knows how to craft a sophisticated sweater dress. This one is oh-so easy to accessorize, with a plain black body that glides over curves and a nice V-neckline at the top.

A woman in a red and black plaid dress — Francessca’s

Plaid? For fall? Groundbreaking. We do indeed love this pattern for autumn, especially in this cozy mock-neck sweater dress sold at Francesca’s for under $40.

Add a little ruffle of fun to your wardrobe with this sweater dress from J.Crew. The style is perfect for fall, as the long sleeves keep you nice and cozy while the wide neckline and shorter skirt is still fun and flirty.

A woman in a half black and half brown dress — Windsor

Why choose one color when you could have two? This split sweater dress is a great choice for those that love fall colors like browns and oranges, while also accessorizing with black books, scarves and more.

This sweater dress from Steve Madden is a great find. It will keep your neck nice and toasty, with a high turtleneck style and a cute, flattering fit and flare body.

A woman in a gray sweater dress — Reformation

Time to reset your closet for fall with Reformation. This wool sweater dress is a staple that will last through fall into winter, made of 100% traceable NATIVA wool from a sustainable farm.

The seasons come and go live revolving doors, but fall is now here to stay for a while, which means this sweater dress is in season. We love the green color, but it does also come in black for different fall look.

We’ve officially crossed over from summer to fall and now it’s time for this dress to shine. Sold at Shein, the crossover neckline is great to wear turned up like in the photo, or pushed off the shoulder for a more sexy night out look.

A woman in a black and white sweater dress — Abercrombie

Don’t mock the trusty sweater dress. This mock-neck style from Abercrombie invokes some Mod elements that we love, especially when styled with the go-go boots above. The dress also comes in black, light blue and another pattern in brown.

A woman in a black sweatshirt dress — Alo Yoga

Escape the city to go look at the leaves and then come back for a night on the town in this comfy Cityscape sweatshirt dress from Alo Yoga. While not a sweater dress per say, it did make the list as a fall dress essential.

A woman in a beige sweater dress — Naadam

Get cozy in cashmere this fall, with a long cashmere sweater dress from Naadam. This one comes in neutral colors to match any jacket and boots, with a V-neck to add some shape.

A woman in a navy sweater dress — Draper James

Put some pep in your step with this take on a sweater dress. The Draper James style has both a wool sweater dress and a cute checkered cotton lining, peaking out over the collar and the bottom hem of the dress.

A woman in an orange sweater dress — Ann Taylor

Get all ready for pumpkin season with a dress to match. The bright orange sweater wrap dress is perfect for fall, with not only the color but the cozy style too, complete with a belt to wrap around and a cute collar, too.

A woman in a navy dress with red trim — Kate Spade

Kate Spade knows how to dress, no matter the season. This sleeveless sweater dress is a great transitional item, worn when the fall days are still sunny but warm enough to withstand a breeze.

A woman in a green sweater dress — Macy’s

This dress was created for Macy’s and also for you. The turtleneck style is warm and luxurious for fall and winter, now sold in both green and in black.

A woman in a taupe sweater dress — Target

It’s a new day and a new season, so celebrate with a new dress. This style is sold at Target, as part of their A New Day brand. It comes in inclusive sizing from an XS to an XXL as well as in extended sizes from a 1X to 4X.

A woman in a blue sweater dress — Nordstrom

Say “oui” to this style from French Connection. The light blue dress will look stunning against a background of contrasting fall leaves, plus the silhouette from the sleeves is another style perk.

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