Coveting: Fall Must Have #4, The Sweater Dress

Dahlings, this time of year is so hard for me because there are so many delightful goodies to be had. But I must be strategic about my purchases since last time I checked I was still working for a non-profit. Geesh. So here I am coveting so many fab pieces to create the perfect Fall/Winter wardrobe. Lately I've been really desiring a sweater dress. I have a grey turtleneck one that I got from Macy's last year but it's bit form fitting and let's just say, it's a little too much to wear to the office since I got a little junk in my trunk, if you catch my drift. But I digress. I want a more relaxed fit sweater dress that I can wear on the weekends with a pair of flat boots or dress up with opaque tights and either a pair of booties or pumps. Honestly, the sweater dress is a must-have cold weather staple, and if you haven’t noticed, they are popping up all over the place at varying price points. Not only are they comfortable but they come in many different fabrics and in a variety of styles. It can be worn so many different ways; with a funky scarf and ballet flats for an easy weekend look, as a tunic - the shorter lengths look amazing with skinny jeans or over leggings for dinner or with a belt to change the silhouette completely to accent your waist. I noticed most of the sweater dresses in the stores tend to come in muted neutral colors, which may not complement everyone's skin color. I think you can't go wrong with a creamy color. I wouldn't suggest gray for everyone,which is a really big color this season. But don't be shy, go for a bright color if you want and pair it with gray or brown opaque tights or leggings making sure to match the color of your shoes to the leg wear to tone it down. I'm dying for a purple one myself. I should also caution that you  need a clean silhouette underneath your sweater dress. Wear a nice smoothing camisole or shapewear underneath to  flatten any potential bulges. Where to buy? Every where Dalhings! The stores are over flowing with sweater dresses! You can't escape it. Here are few online spots for inspiration or purchases, if you're so inclined: Tulle, Old Navy, Nordy's, try Anne Taylor Loft 's version for a more dressier look.

The Final Word: The sweater dress is about as close as you can get to wearing your PJ's to work. But no one will whisper behind your back about it. Need I say more?