In another blog post I talked about how the ribbed sweater can look very elegant and cozy if you style it right. Today I’m going to talk about something very similar that is even more ladylike, which is the ribbed dress. Most ribbed dresses come in the form of a form-fitting knit sweater dress. The ribbed details just make the outfit more attractive and elegant. Styling the ribbed dress is actually very simple. To make it even easier for you, I’ve rounded up some of the best ribbed dress ideas. let’s dive in
Knee-length dress with ribbed camel and denim jacket
As mentioned, a ribbed dress is usually a sweater dress that is form fitting, so you automatically look ladylike and understatedly sexy as you can show off your curves without showing a lot of skin. As an example of a simple and feminine outfit, you can wear a knee-length camel rib dress. Pair it with a denim jacket to add some style. Complete the outfit with pink pointed toe heels.
Gray bodycon midi tank rib dress
To achieve an understated sexy and minimalist look, all you have to do is choose a sleeveless bodycon dress and pair it with heels. For example, you can simply wear a gray bodycon ribbed midi dress. Pair it with black pointed toe heels and white leather handbag to look classy and attractive.
Gray two piece short sleeve ribbed dress with faux neckline
If you are one of those people who love to have intricate details in their outfits, then here is one that you might like. I would call this dress a fake two piece dress as the top and bottom of the dress actually touch without showing skin in between. In any case, it’s a gray short-sleeved ribbed dress with a high collar that is paired with light gray pointed toe heels for an elegant look.
Pink Midi Shape Fitting Long Sleeve Sweater Dress
If you have a very feminine character, this pink outfit should suit you pretty well. To form this outfit, you can simply wear a hot pink long sleeve ribbed midi bodycon dress. For the shoes, you can wear dark gray suede open toe ankle boots to add an extra feminine touch to the outfit.
Gray tube dress with a halterneck and a slim fit
While this form-fitting ribbed mini dress with gray halter neck doesn’t sound particularly sexy on paper, the short and slim fit makes it look extremely sexy. The halter neck design allows you to show a lot of shoulders and skin in this area as well. To stylishly round off the outfit, you can wear black leather ankle boots.
Long Sleeve Midi Color Block Shift Dress
While most of the ribbed dresses you can find can be bodycon dresses, here is a more relaxed midi dress with a more relaxed cut. In detail, this is a color block long sleeve midi shift rib dress. You can simply pair it with black open toe heels with ankle straps to complete the outfit with elegance.
Gray long-sleeved mini dress with a V-neckline and a slit
For a more casual or even a little sportier look, here’s an outfit that looks great and is easy to pull off. The gray V-neck ribbed mini dress here is a shift dress instead of a bodycon dress. With the slit detail, the dress looks both refreshing and understatedly sexy. Wear a pair of black and white sneakers to complete this youthful look.
Gray maxi trench coat with a white ribbed mini sweater dress
Here is a layered outfit that will make you look tall and slim. To achieve this look, you can wear a white ribbed bodycon mini dress. Wear a maxi length gray trench coat over it to make your legs look longer and slimmer. Pair these pieces with black suede boots for an elegant touch to complete the outfit.
Navy Mock Neck Midi Dress with Crew Socks & Heels
For a more mature look, you can try this outfit that uses a combination of dark navy and black color. Just to make things clear, looking mature has nothing to do with age. It basically means looking poised and relatively serious. Be sure to pair a navy ribbed midi dress with black round stockings and black pointed toe heels to achieve this look.
Two piece midi sweater dress with gray turtleneck
For those of you who’ve put in a lot of work to stay in shape, this Gray Turtleneck Two Piece Ribbed Midi Dress is a great way to subtly show off your slender waist. To complete this outfit in a simple and neat way, you can wear a pair of light pink pointed toe heels.
Heather Gray Mini Flared Ribbed Dress
This is a fairly rare non-knit ribbed dress. It is a mottled gray flared mini dress that looks airy and youthful mainly because of its cut. To create a casual and refreshing look in the dress, you can wear either white sneakers or nude sandals to complete the outfit.
Gray Ribbed Cold Shoulder Sweater Dress
For those of you who have fair skin, there’s a good chance you have nice shoulders. To show them off in a subtle way, you can wear a gray ribbed cold shoulder mini sweater dress. Pair them with black suede boots to make the outfit more stylish and feminine.
Black Turtleneck Ribbed Midi Dress
Here is a very simple outfit idea. To achieve this, you can simply wear a black turtleneck midi sweater dress with a pair of black pointed toe heels. While this is a simple all-black outfit that doesn’t look special at first glance, using black can make you look slim and tall.
Green halterneck sweater dress with a halterneck
For a fresh and youthful look, you can simply wear a green ribbed halterneck mini dress. Combine the dress with white sandals to make the outfit extra refreshing.
Black strapless ribbed mini bodycon dress
Wear a black strapless ribbed mini dress for a chic and eye-catching look. Pair it with a denim jacket and a silver sparkly collar. For the shoes, you can wear a pair of black ballet flats to add a feminine and elegant touch to the outfit.
I hope you enjoy the ribbed dress ideas I shared with you above. Some of these outfits are quite slim fitting. You may need to work a little to get in shape. I hope this can be a good motivation for you.