Fashion Clothing 11 Cozy Sweater Dresses You'll Want to Live in All Winter Long By Jonathan Borge Jonathan Borge Instagram Twitter Jonathan Borge is a writer and editor living in New York City. His writing has appeared in Glamour, Refinery29, Forbes, and PAPER, among other publications. Plus, he's held staff positions at Marie Claire, InStyle, and OprahDaily.com. Currently, he's the Senior Entertainment Editor at Bustle Digital Group's Elite Daily, where he oversees digital covers, features and profiles, freelance essays, and strategy for the site's TV/Movies and Celebrity and Music sub-verticals.He primarily writes about pop culture and style, and has a passion for telling LGBTQ+ and Latinx stories. When he's not working, he's likely waiting for Lady Gaga to announce her next tour. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on November 29, 2015 @ 12:15PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Courtesy Sure, throwing on an oversize puffer jacket may be the easiest way to stay warm in the winter, but is it the chicest? Not so much. The secret to surviving the cold with style lies in the sweater dress. As its name suggests, it embodies the best characteristics of our two favorite pieces: the same kind of comfort as a cozy pullover sweater and the confidence you get from your go-to figure-flattering dress. Stick with solid neutrals in cotton, cashmere, and chunky knits for everyday, or slip on graphic, printed, and multi-textured versions for dressier events. Below, we've rounded up 11 sweater dresses you'll want to live in all season long. 01 of 11 Tory Burch Courtesy Take the unconventional route and sport a tapestry-like print for a globe-trotting look. $895; toryburch.com 02 of 11 Whistles Courtesy Don't fret over keeping your hands warm. This long-sleeved Whistles piece includes two handy, too-cute front pockets. $230; whistles.com 03 of 11 Topshop Unique For above-the-knee dresses, choose an option with long sleeves and a turtleneck. $360; topshop.com 04 of 11 Joseph Courtesy Why rock two sleeves when you can have four? This wool Joseph dress features an intricate, wrap-around waist design. $445; joseph-fashion.com 05 of 11 Chloe Courtesy This navy embellished number is a contemporary take on a classic. $1,550; net-a-porter.com 06 of 11 Rebecca Taylor Courtesy This frosty blue hue and fringed hem will help you stand out from the crowd. $425; rebeccataylor.com 07 of 11 J.Crew Courtesy Choose a fabric so dreamy, like cashmere, you'll want to fall asleep in it. $298; jcrew.com 08 of 11 Banana Republic Courtesy Look for printed options for an extra dose of playfulness. $140; bananarepublic.com 09 of 11 T BY ALEXANDER WANG Courtesy The longer, below-the-knee length gives this sporty sweater dress an elevated spin. Style it with a blazer and heels for the office, or with a parka and sneakers for weekend errands. $648; mytheresa.com 10 of 11 Derek Lam 10 Crosby Courtesy A chunky cable-knit sweater dress will always keep you warm. $695; dereklam.com 11 of 11 H&M Courtesy Don't think winter-appropriate fabrics aren't flattering. This body-hugging H&M piece does the trick. $60; hm.com