These Super Cute Cardigan and Dress Combos Are Actually So Cool

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Sweater weather is just around the bend, people. I'm already transitioning out of my lightweight tops and sleeveless blouses, because I'm ready and waiting to embrace chunky knits, turtlenecks, coats, and everything cozy. One thing I refuse to put away, however? My dresses. It's a transitional piece you can always make work, especially when you throw a cardigan in the mix. Here's some outfit inspo and tips on how to wear a cardigan over a dress and look sooo cute doing it.

Off-the-Shoulder

Wearing your cardi off-the-shoulder just shows how cool you are. To recreate this vibe, put on a frilly dress, grab a bright (or not) cardigan and button it haphazardly. Shrug the top part off your shoulder and voila. Fun sneakers are a great touch!

Damsville Cardigan

x REVOLVE Maxime Maxi Dress

XT-6 Sneakers

Layer It Up

Layers are your friend when transitioning into chillier seasons and (faux) leather is your bestie when you want to look especially chic. A black, pleated number can be worn with a turtleneck for optimal warmth and a pop of color à la cardigan will make you extra fab.

Women's Faux Leather Pleated Shirtdress

Cardigan in Green

Mila Bucket Bag

Scrunch Up Your Sleeves

Pull up your sleeves and get down to business with a cardigan sweater, knit dress, and gold accessories. The 'fit doesn't have to be full-on name brand to scream "opulence," btw!

V-Neck Cardigan Sweater

Blair Loose Knit Dress in Black

Necklace

Add a Belt

The perfect work 'fit is a white shirtdress, beige cardigan, and tan boots. Button up your cardi and break up your look with a belt for a chill, but boss, feel.

Basile Cardigan

Elena Shirtdress in Cotton Poplin

Bailey Horseshoe Belt

Bailey Horseshoe Belt

Elena Shirtdress in Cotton Poplin

Wear a Hood

TBH, a hooded cardigan is like finding a dress with pockets! Essentially, you win at life. Unfortch, it's hard to come by, but you'll be happy to know I found one for ya. A matching dress or at least one in a similar hue proves you got your life together.

Back Cutout Cable Knit Sweater Dress

Women Hooded Long Cardigan Cable Knit

The Clover Shoulder Bag in Cloud Blue

Back Cutout Cable Knit Sweater Dress

Women Hooded Long Cardigan Cable Knit Open Front Sweaters Solid Color Chunky Sweater Coats

Zebra Ainika Cardigan

Enter Your Maximalist Era

If "everything everywhere all at once" is your aesthetic, wear a bedazzled knit over a metallic dress for all the drama. Then, take things up a notch with leopard print platforms.

Metallic Ruched Slim-Fit Formal Party Maxi Dresses

Embellished Trim Cosy Knit Cardigan

Leopard Satin

Add Denim

A denim dress is a lifesaver for the days you have no idea what to wear. Give it some flair with with a multi-colored cardigan and a pretty, structured bag.

Women's Plus Size Soft Denim Midi Shirt Dress

Joy Shoulder Bag - Deep Claret

tropical stripes midi knit cardigan

Button It Up

Ofc, you can always just button up your cardigan! Keep it simple with an adorable shift dress but you can also dress everything up with mesh socks and Mary-Janes.

Crew Neck Straight Knitted Cardigan

Citron Linen Dress Es

Heart Floral transparent Crew Sock

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