Stretchy fabric. Stretchy fabric is what we want this year, especially during the holidays.
Stretchy fabric doesn’t always have to mean leggings and sweatpants, though, and I’m finding myself wanting a departure from the two sometimes. Not all the time, mind you, but sometimes. Just to feel a little normal and a little fancy. You might not think it, but occasionally I like to dress in ‘my version’ of fancy.
Chic & Comfortable: 6 Stretchy Midi Dresses To Wear For The Holidays
Midi dresses are my favorite for flattering a shorter figure and showing off curves. I tried out a few that were currently catching my eye. All of these are super-comfy, stretchy, chic…and perfect for the 2020 holidays.
Ruched Midi Dress – Michael Stars
This is so cute, flattering and comfy. It’s fitted, but easy to get on and not restricting. It’s amazing. I had to brighten my photos because it was dark this day, so the color is a little darker than it looks here…definitely a navy in person. It also comes in a few other shades, too. SO. so good. This is why it’s first!
dress (s, nocturnal) | boots (similar or these)
Front Button Long Sleeve Midi Dress – Fraiche by J
This dress is so cute and almost a totally different vibe than the one above. The material isn’t quite as luxe, but I love how comfy this dress is, how the neck comes up a bit and the button detail. This one is ribbed and soft, but not actually bodycon or overly stretchy. It just lays nicely though and is a solid choice. I think the buttons might allow this one to be worn over jeans or pants, too. I am not totally familiar with this brand, but after trying this dress I want to try more.
dress (s) | boots (similar or these)
Jolie Textured Mock-Neck Dress – French Connection
at Nordstrom | at Bloomingdale’s (more sizes in stock)
Ooh la la. Leave it to French Connection. Love. This one is a true bodycon, but in a really great slightly thicker knit with these cool ribbing details that are so flattering. This shade is a blue black, and again a little lighter in my pictures here, but definitely blue-leaning instead of solid black. That made me unsure about it, but I keep looking and thinking this might be the winner for me.
Sweater Midi – J.Crew
This one I found in my recent J.Crew try-on sesh, but too good not to include again, especially since it seems to be back in stock, in black at least. SO comfy. Probably the comfiest of the bunch, but perhaps a bit more inclined to stretch out a little, but maybe that’s not a bad thing when it comes to 2020 holidays? Heh.
dress (s) | boots (similar or these)
Rib Knit Tie-Waist Dress – Topshop
This one is really cute. I love the tie waist for a flattering nip in there without being restricting. It’s also forgiving on the ol’ tum area. I really like this one. These are all making it hard to decide which I’ll keep to wear for my comfy-chic holidays this year!
dress (US 8, fits like a 6-8) | boots (similar or these)
Honey Lips Midi Sweater Dress – Roxy
This one was really good, too. More of a stretch rib and slightly heavier like the French Connection dress. It feels like it would hold it’s shape well, and I love the sleeve length and side slit. See how there is no clear winner here because they’re all good?
dress (m) | boots (similar or these)
Style Your Favorite Midi Dress With…
…A Moto Jacket & Taupe Boots
Definitely the most ‘me’ combo. I swear I cannot style a dress without first always trying my moto jacket. It’s just always my favorite because it makes any dress badass. It’s also flattering for those of us with hips, to have a jacket that hits right at the waist OR well below. A blazer or hip-length jacket just wouldn’t have the same flattering look. A knit moto would also be great here if you’re hoping for optimal comfort.
jacket (US6) | dress (s) | boots (similar or these)
jacket (US6) | dress (s) | boots (similar or these)
…White Ankle Booties
OK, so I probs should have thrown on my favorite long camel cardigan over this, but I forgot. Pretend it’s there and you have a cute cozy outfit with the fresh mod-ish vibe of a white boot.
dress (m) | boots (size up 1/2 size)
A Faux Fur & Suede Boots
So, this is cozy. And it looks chic! That’s what we’re going for here…comfy but a little fancy, so it feels like a holiday during normal times, a bit. Put on something fancy at least once this holiday season. I may start wearing this faux fur with my sweats, too. All in, baby…
jacket (s) | dress (s) | boots (similar or these)
Shop Comfy Midi Dresses
Help me decide! Which dress??? I definitely want but do not need them all. I only wear a dress a few times a year, but if I do wear one it’s usually this style. The Good American one I found this winter is KILLER but also a little killer to put on. These are all 2020 pandemic-unpredictability year friendly…
xo,
L
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P.S. This one’s for the Pinners…
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Ok, I WANT a comfy cozy knit dress…but I have zero hips and every single dress I try on has the hips constructed in (for lack of a better description). Why can’t they just flow with the body?? Why the pre-cut hips? For those of us with NO hips at all. Sad. Any suggestions for this issue?? 🙂 Thank you!!!
Ahh good question! I’m not sure. I think it’s like bust darts for boobs…that is my theory without being a clothing designer. But yes that would be so annoying. Have you tried any from J.Crew? I find their stuff in general to fit more straight. Perhaps a place to start!