A knitted dress cut generously through the body so it skims the shape rather than tracing it. The collar stands up at the neck and opens down a short buttoned placket, which lets you wear it closed against the cold or open for a bit of air. Ribbed cuffs and a ribbed band at the hem hold the shape of a loose knit where loose knits usually give out at the edges.

The yarn is flecked, so the color has depth to it and reads warmer than a flat dye would. The hem curves up slightly at the sides, which stops a straight knit dress from looking like a tube and keeps it moving as you walk. It stops just below the knee and the relaxed cut leaves room for a layer underneath, so the dress keeps working as the weather drops.

• Fabric: soft flecked knit with real depth of color
• Neckline: stand collar with a short buttoned placket
• Sleeves: long with deep ribbed cuffs
• Hem: ribbed band with a gently curved edge
• Fit: oversized falling just below the knee