26 Knit Dresses That Feel Fresh and On-Trend for Fall

That first bout of crisp, cool air is blowing our way, and if there's one item we'll be wearing once the temps start to drop, it's a chic knit dress. Whether it's a classic black knit minidress paired with flat knee-high boots or a trending maxi silhouette paired with heels, the cozy piece is ideal for getting us through every fall and winter occasion—from work to the weekend and evening drinks—in style.
Knit dresses come runway-approved, too. They were spotted in all styles and silhouettes on the fall 2024 runways, and we're seeing plenty of beautiful iterations at our favorite retailers. So if you're obsessed with knit dresses as much as we are, scroll below, as we're sharing the knit dresses that feel fresh and on-trend for fall.
There's something so luxurious about an ivory cable-knit sweaterdress.
Lean into this season's biggest color trend.
Jennifer Lawrence's favorite basics brand makes the comfiest pieces.
Calling it now: Rust is the next reddish due to have a big moment.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Judith Jones is the associate shopping director at Who What Wear who specializes in shopping content and trend stories with high-affiliate impact. She shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands for every budget. Previous to working in fashion, Judith worked as a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) sharing her passion for travel and culture.
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