HOW TO WEAR A SWEATER DRESS IN A CHIC WAY?

Sweater dresses are, quite possibly,  the only item that is even more cozy than a sweater. Well, if we don't count oversize sweaters for they are really just a different kind of sweater dresses, aren't they?  I mean oversize sweater can be styled as sweater dresses too. I wonder isn't that how sweater dresses came to be? How do you like to style your sweater dresses? I sometimes pair them with leggings and tights, but once in a while I do like to wear a pair of jeans. That presents me with the following dilemma: how to wear a sweater dress with jeans and still look chic? Sweater dresses are wonderfully warm and paired with coats and jeans, they can be the perfect solution for the colder days. Still, how to pull it off without looking sloppy? The thing is that sweater dresses might not be the most flattering option with jeans, especially if they are lighter in colour and the jeans are blue. I imagine that an all black styling would be an easy choice, but that's too easy. If you want to play it safe, sure wear a black sweater dress with black jeans, but I don't think that's the only way to look chic. 

THE STORY OF AN OUTFIT
 My outfit proposal is all about neutral (but light tones) because I do get bored of wearing dark colours in autumn & winter. I have paired this light grey sweater dress with blue jeans and a grey coat. By choosing the coat in the same colour palette, I have hopefully made this outfit shift toward an elegant style. Jeans are always casual, so to dress them up you need to rely on other pieces and accessories. This grey coat is pretty elegant despite being oversize and I think it looks quite chic, especially worn on the shoulders (not the best option if it is already bitter cold where you live but I'm lucky to live where winters are mild). What else did I do to make this outfit more chic? I have paired these jeans with black heeled boots and a simple black bag to dress it up. I also opted to wear a chic scarf as belt, not only to be warmer, but also to raise the center of the outfit and make it more elongating. That is how you can wear a sweater dress in a chic way, even if you pair it with jeans. I really felt cozy in this styling. I didn't link up any of the items because they are all quite old. Not vintage, just old as in I had them for a few years. You guys know I shop my closet all the time, which brings me to reflection about how I styled these items before. SHOPPING OUR CLOSETS AND WEARING THE CLOTHES we probably have is about as sustainable as we can get!

HOW I WORE IT BEFORE? SUSTAINABLE FASHION FILES 

THE GREY SWEATER DRESS
You can see how I styled it with jeggings here and with leggings here and here. 
THE STRAIGHT CUT BLUE JEANS
You can see how I wore them previously here, here, here and here. 
THE SCARF
I've had this scarf for years and I will never get tired of it. I devoted entire posts to it, check out how I wore it before here, here, here and here. 
THE BLACK BAG WITH STUDS
This bag was an anniversary gift, but since then I have already wore it so many times! See here, here, here , here and here. 
THE BLACK HEELED BOOTS
See how I styled them before here, here and here. 


MY PREVIOUS POSTS ABOUT ASIAN RESTAURANTS IN SPLIT HERE, HERE AND HERE.
 VISITING SPLIT CITY IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA....
These images were taken in Split city, a month or so ago. The weather hasn't changed much since, it's a bit colder and that's about it, we still get warm and sunny days because that's what Mediterranean is all about. I guess that for me a sunny Christmas is nothing out of the ordinary. We rarely get a snow for Christmas, I think it has only happened a few times in my entire life. Now that I think of it, I have probably spent most of my winter holidays in Split city. This is where I have celebrated most of my Christmases (Easter days on the other hand where mostly spent on island Hvar).  More than a decade ago, I moved to Mostar but it is only in the last seven years that I have celebrated Christmas there. Where will I celebrate it his year? Island Hvar, Split or Mostar? You know, I'm not even sure. Maybe I will keep it a secret. 

YOU MIGHT WANT TO READ ABOUT MY PREVIOUS VISITS TO SPLIT CITY:
I wrote about Split city many times, not only because it is my hometown but also because it's so gorgeous. For those of you who would like to know a bit more about this city, feel free to check the links bellow. 

1. A SHORT VISIT TO SPLIT CITY, WHAT TO DO AND WHERE TO DINE?
2. HOW TO FIND PHOTO WORTHY LOCATIONS IN SPLIT CITY?
3. VISITING SPLIT CITY IN WINTER TIME
4. A FLORAL DRESS FOR SIGHTSEEING SPLIT CITY
5. RESTAURANT ASIA, SPLIT CITY 
6. WHAT TO DO IN SPLIT CITY IN AUTUMN?
7. FEMININE STYLING & SUNSET IN SPLIT CITY
8. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SPLIT CITY
9. IS SPRING A GOOD TIME TO VISIT SPLIT CITY?
10. STROLLING SPLIT 3
11. WHERE THE SEA IS CRYSTAL CLEAR...
12. STREET STYLE PHOTOGRAPHY SPLIT
13. SUNSET IN SPLIT CITY
14. WHAT TO WEAR FOR SIGHTSEEING SPLIT CITY?
15. IS DOMINUS CATHEDRAL TOWER WORTH THE CLIMB?
16. SUMMER ISN'T OVER YET IN SPLIT CITY!
17. AUTUMN OUTFIT PROPOSAL IN SPLIT CITY
18. ADVENT IN SPLIT CITY 
19. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM SPLIT CITY 
20. CHRISTMAS IN SPLIT CITY: A MIDI SKIRT STYLING

As always, thank you for reading and visiting. Have a fabulous day and rest of week!

Comments

  1. Sakuranko18 December 2019 at 10:51

    Oh very chic outfit darling
    I like the sweater
    xx

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  2. Marisa Cavaleiro18 December 2019 at 11:49

    Hi Ivana
    I love to style them with leggings!! But with jeans is a possibility, never thought about that!!
    Never went to Split it looks like a wonderful place to visit!!
    xoxo

    marisasclosetblog.com

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  3. Mica18 December 2019 at 12:54

    Such a cute knit dress, it looks great over your jeans! I used to have a similar knit and I would wear it over jeans too, a good few years ago now though! It was wool so being Brisbane you don't need to wear wool often and I decided to donate it!

    Hope that you're having a good week :) We went to the Christmas event at a Theme park last night, so much fun! :)

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  4. Sheila18 December 2019 at 14:53

    I am boring and usually just wear my sweater dresses with tights! I love this look - the scarf as a belt is particularly chic and really elevates the whole outfit.

    Happy almost Christmas!

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  5. Kinga K.18 December 2019 at 15:15

    Cute dress :)

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  6. Evi Erlinda18 December 2019 at 20:04

    This sweater dress looks great with blue jeans!
    Nice-looking for this season!

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  7. Vix19 December 2019 at 00:24

    That looks great worn over jeans, the belt as a scarf is a stylish touch. The light is beautiful in your photos, here in the UK its perpetually grey at the moment, very depressing. x

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    1. Ivana Split22 December 2019 at 10:15

      Yes, I imagine grey weather gets depressive after a while. I like changeable weather and it's always nice to see a sunny day.

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  8. The Dainty Dolls House19 December 2019 at 03:09

    I remember sweater dresses when I was little, I loved wearing them. Haven't done so since, will need to do it when it gets colder here. You look smashing!! x

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  9. R's Rue19 December 2019 at 03:58

    So chic.

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  10. Nettare di miele19 December 2019 at 05:38

    Anche io abbino spesso questi abiti a dei jeans! Adorabile!!!

    https://nettaredimiele.blogspot.com

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  11. Silvia Negretti19 December 2019 at 10:16

    Anche a me piace indossare i vestiti di maglia o anche maxi maglioni come abito, sono caldi e comodissimi!
    Anche se però non li metto quasi mai con i jeans perchè mi danno l'impressione di "vedersi" troppo sotto il maglione, insomma non mi piacciono le sporgenze che formano i panssanti e la chiusura quando ti muovi. Di solito preferisco abbinarli a calze e stivali.
    Il tuo look comunque è davvero originale e stiloso, ed il foulard in vita è geniale: distoglie l'attenzione dalle pieghe che potrebbero formare i jeans e dà movimento a tutto il look! :)
    Baci!
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  12. Polyester Princess19 December 2019 at 10:46

    Although I had one or two sweater dresses in my wardrobe in the past, there currently aren't any lurking in there, as it's not really/no longer my style. If I would wear a sweater dress - never say never - I guess it would be with opaques. I do think your sweater dress fits you perfectly, and I love how you styled it over jeans, with a scarf used as a belt. And how lucky you are with the weather. We had a couple of reasonably sunny days, but it has been raining a lot and most days are just grey and miserable. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas time, Ivana, wherever you decide to celebrate! xxx

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    1. Ivana Split22 December 2019 at 10:27

      Thank you dear. It is all still uncertain, but as long as I'm with my significant other, it should be nice.

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  13. Atsuna Matsui19 December 2019 at 11:11

    I love the way you chose to layer this sweater dress with other pieces!! You look amazing for the cooler months upon us.

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  14. Jointy&Croissanty19 December 2019 at 11:14

    Such a lovely sweater dress and I adore how you styled it!
    Beautiful pictures, Split is absolutely wonderful city!

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  15. Rowena @ rolala loves19 December 2019 at 13:21

    Sweater dresses are such a cozy choice for the cooler weather I really like how you styled this one a tunic over jeans. I know what you mean about getting bored with wearing dark colors during autumn and winter but I think we should just forget about such rules and just wear what makes us happy ;p

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  16. LoveT.19 December 2019 at 14:08

    Great, i love the Dress.

    lovely Greetings

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  17. Kezzie19 December 2019 at 15:07

    I'd usually wear a sweater dress with leggings or tights or with jeans. I had a colleague wearing one today- it was a wonderful baggy one she wore with leggings and boots and she looked so stylish in it AND super cosy! It was great!

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  18. Kathrin19 December 2019 at 20:57

    You're right that it's tough to style a sweater-dress with jeans, but it's worth it because that's a really cozy combination. I love how you did it!

    I hope you're enjoying your winter so far.

    Kathrin | Polar Bear Style

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  19. Ann19 December 2019 at 22:45

    I love grey sweaters,
    and your grey sweater dress really
    looks chic on you. Comfy cozy sweaters
    are the best outfit for the season.

    Ann
    https://roomsofinspiration.blogspot.com/

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  20. Gabrielle20 December 2019 at 00:55

    I love sweater dresses because the styling options truly can be limitless! You've worn this one in a lovely way; the tied waist completely changes the silhouette of the dress - very stylish :) Merry Christmas, Ivana!!

    aglassofice.com x

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  21. Dressed With Soul20 December 2019 at 00:57

    Dear Ivana, you are so right! A sweater dress is even more comfy than a sweater! And what a fantastic idea to style such a dress with denims. I see you feel indeed comfy and you enjoy your city. Thanks for the inspiration and the wonderful pictures. Have a Merry Christmas, dear Ivana!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  22. Elena M20 December 2019 at 10:46

    Мне нравятся платья такого типа, они очень удобные.

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  23. Jodie's Touch of Style20 December 2019 at 18:11

    Oh, Ivana. I just love this idea. I'm not even sure why I never thought about it before. But I love sweater dresses, and the disadvantage is they tend to stick to tights. So jeans would be perfect.
    XOXO
    Jodie

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  24. Nancy20 December 2019 at 20:43

    Sweater dresses are super cute! Love that you can style them in so many ways, whether you want to wear them alone or with tights underneath. I like the pairing with jeans - looks super chic. Oooh, Split city looks gorgeous. Love that there is so much to do!

    Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me

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  25. akiko hiramatsu23 December 2019 at 02:00

    You are so chic, Ivana!!
    That scarf belt is elegant on the knit dres, and I agree that you chose that black bag!!
    The picture of lots of Santa Claus by the sea are so lovely<3

    akiko

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  26. Pablo Parra (Fungi)23 December 2019 at 09:21

    Such a nice garment Ivana, actually there are many ways to have clothes made with knit that are not the typical sweater and that's the nice thing about fashion: to get creative and play with all the possibilities.

    This dress is so nice, I see that it was a good and intelligent purchase since there are many ways to wear them right? :D That's the coolest thing about a fashion piece, to use it a lot and I congratulate you for this sustainable fashion ideas, you're one of the few bloggers that really go beyond with this idea.

    Best regards dear
    Pablo
    www.heyfungi.com

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  27. Kara Callahan23 December 2019 at 17:53

    I never thought about wearing a sweater dress over jeans before but I really love how it looks! Sweater dresses are the best for comfort. The scarf belt is a lovely detail!

    x Kara | http://karascloset.net

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