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What to Wear with Black Knit Dress

Black knit dress goes best with black, white or brown shoes. Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.

Best shoe colours

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Outfits

Ways to wear black knit dress

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Season
Occasion

Smart casual · Tonal

  • black knit dressShop
  • black ankle bootsShop

Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.

Business · Tonal

Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.

Smart casual · Layered

  • black leather jacketShop
  • black knit dressShop
  • black ballet flatsShop

Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.

Smart casual · All-neutral

Two neutrals with clear contrast: black and white always sit well together.

Piece by piece

Best colours for each part of the outfit

Shoes

  • black · Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.
  • white · Two neutrals with clear contrast: black and white always sit well together.
  • brown · Two neutrals with clear contrast: black and brown always sit well together.
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Jackets and coats

  • black · Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten.
  • camel · Two neutrals with clear contrast: black and camel always sit well together.
  • beige · Two neutrals with clear contrast: black and beige always sit well together.
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The piece

How to choose and wear a knit dress

A dress in knitted wool or a wool blend. Warm and easy, it's the one-piece outfit for cold months.

How to choose

  • A medium-weight knit that doesn't cling.
  • Ribbed or fine-knit, midi length.
  • Camel, grey, black and cream.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Clingy thin knit showing everything underneath.
  • ✕Sandals with a winter knit dress.
  • ✕Pilled or stretched knit.

Care: Hand wash, dry flat, fold.

In a capsule: A winter capsule's one-piece outfit.

The details

Shoes & layers and fabric

What makes the colours above look deliberate.

Shoes & layers
Knee-high or ankle boots with tights in winter, and a long coat over it.
Fabric
A cold-weather piece: wool, knit, leather and suede sit best with it.
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Questions

Black knit dress: quick answers

What colour shoes go with black knit dress?

The best shoe colours to wear with a black knit dress are black, white and brown. Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten. Tan, beige, grey and cream also work.

What colour jackets and coats go with black knit dress?

The best jacket colours to wear with a black knit dress are black, camel and beige. Black with black is a classic, unbroken line; vary textures (leather, knit, satin) so it doesn't flatten. Khaki, grey, olive and brown also work.

Can you wear black knit dress to the office?

Yes. A reliable office combination is black knit dress, tan ankle boots. Two neutrals with clear contrast: black and tan always sit well together.

When should you wear black knit dress?

Black knit dress works in autumn and winter.

How should knit dress fit?

Knee-high or ankle boots with tights in winter, and a long coat over it.

What are the most common mistakes with knit dress?

Clingy thin knit showing everything underneath; Sandals with a winter knit dress; Pilled or stretched knit.

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