H&M's Rib-Knit Dresses Are So Expensive-Looking: 24 I Love

last updated 4 December 2024

The knitted dress has really become the unsung hero of our wardrobes over the past few years, which is unsurprising, really, when you think about it. They’re cosy and comfortable but also chic; they look relaxed paired with trainers and chunky sandals in transitional months and really smart when paired with ankle or knee-high boots in winter. They’re also really flattering on most body types, hugging curves in all the right places. It’s obvious why they’ve become the perfect easy outfit choice and you’ll likely find at least one of the Who What Wear team wearing one at any given time.

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Because the knitted dresses trend has stood the test of time and proven popular for many seasons now, there are so many iterations out there to choose from if you’re looking to invest in one or build up your collection. Yes, there are a number of designers doing them really well (think Christopher Esber and Chloé), but luckily for us, this is one of those trends the high street has absolutely nailed too.

In particular, H&M has knocked its knitted-dress offering out of the park. We know the high-street retailer is always impressive at producing expensive-looking basics, but trust us when we say its rib-knit dresses are next-level good. Almost all of the ones on site have five-star reviews with recurring comments about great quality and fit, and so we thought it was only right we collated the very best in an easy-to-shop edit below. There are figure-hugging stretch options, looser tunic versions, midi and maxi lengths—all in a spectrum of classic, wearable neutral shades. Keep scrolling to shop.

Shop H&M Rib-Knit Dresses:

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Mixed-Knit Dress

Wear it exactly as above for party season.

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Rib-Knit Dress

This is giving some serious quiet-luxury vibes.

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Rib-Knit Dress

Stripes are always chic.

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Silk-Blend Rib-Knit Dress

I didn't know I needed a silk-blend knit dress in my life until I felt this—so, so cosy.

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Rib-Knit Dress

I live for anything back so this was a no-brainer for my wardrobe.

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Knitted Turtleneck Dress

One of the brand's best-sellers.

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Knitted Bodycon Dress

Wear this turtleneck style with boots or trainers.

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Knitted V-Neck Dress

A knitted dress, with knee-highs and a tailored coat? or worn with some baggy jeans to help combat the cold weather—I'm sold.

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Long Rib-Knit Dress

I always find white outfits to be very whimsical-looking—if you can keep them looking pristine, you truly are a wizard.

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Rib-Knit Dress

The only colour I will every add to my all neutral wardrobe.

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Knitted Dress

Style this with a shearling jacket with a chic winter look that will work on the coldest of days.

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Ladder-Stitch-Look Knitted Dress

I love the ladder stitch on this iteration.

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Bouclé-Knit Off-The-Shoulder Dress

The neckline is just so good.

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Knitted Dress

This black dress will work hard for you all season.

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Knitted Turtleneck Dress

The side slit looks so chic on this dress.

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Rib-Knit Off-The-Shoulder Dress

I'm completely obsessed with this shade.

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Long Knitted Dress

I love how the model is wearing a thin turtleneck under.

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Knitted Dress

The perfect dress for a wintery office day.

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Knitted Turtleneck Dress

And it looks even better in white.

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Rib-Knit Button-Front Dress

I always think cream looks so expensive.

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Knitted Long Dress

The side slits are everything.

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Rib-Knit Off-The-Shoulder Dress

Dress up or down with ease.

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Rib-Knit Dress

I just know I'll get so much wear out of this.

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Off-The-Shoulder Fine-Knit Dress

Gorgeous on it's own or styled with a blck blazer.

This post was originally published at an earlier time and has since been updated.

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Emily Dawes is the very definition of a fashion multi hyphenate. An editor, stylist and writer with over eleven years’ worth of experience in the industry, Emily is known for her impeccable taste, elegant outfit choices and being able to spot the next big thing in fashion from a mile off. Our readers loyally trust her advice and shopping suggestions; so much so she began her own column documenting the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street, which has become a top-performing piece of content for the Who What Wear brand.

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