Listen. Everyone loves a good one-and-done piece to wear, especially in a season as layer-forward as winter. This year, I'm avoiding throwing on every piece I own by sticking to one low-key dress trend that every fashion person should own this winter and pair with boots: a knit dress. It's a fashion item that will never let you down and is so easy to style. Its versatility allows you to style it up or down, especially paired with boots.
My Instagram feed is full of influencers wearing the trend with their sleek boots. It's an undeniably chic ensemble that's also foolproof. You don't have to overthink this winter with a knit dress. Even when you're not in the boot mood, you can swap them out for ballet flats or even kitten heels, and your look will still have that elegant effect.
It's no surprise that influencers are so into the knit-dress wave, and now, I will be too. If you're interested in an effortless item for your winter outfits this year, keep scrolling to shop the 34 buys that I couldn't gatekeep from you.
Kerane Marcellus is a New York-based writer. She joined the Who What Wear team in 2025 after writing for Essence Magazine and freelancing for a number of other arts and culture publications. Fashion is a form of expression that she encourages everyone to take part in. There is no right or wrong in getting dressed! When she's not writing, she's reading in the park or gallery hopping in the city.
