We’re all familiar with woolly jumpers. And we’d all be able to recognise a dress. But to the uninitiated, the idea of a wool dress – alternatively known as a jumper dress – might seem like something from the ice age. Stylish women have always known differently, through, and the jumper dress can be categorised as one of those things that probably shouldn’t work but does, like ham and pineapple.

That’s not to say, of course, that any jumper dress worn in any way will work – there still needs to be a little thought put in. But knitted dresses worn correctly manage to be pleasing to the senses in ways that it’s difficult to pin down. The natural elasticity of wool (perhaps with a little knitted-in enhancement) is the starting point for the success. A knitted dress will be more of a figure-hugger than any tailored cotton number could be, if figure-hugging is the design. But with care, a looser fit can also be designed successfully that doesn’t look like a sack.

Part of the charm is that patterns don’t have to be printed on the fabric or applied afterwards, they can be knitted into the very essence of the dress, whether it’s a two-dimensional coloured affect or something akin to the classic built-up Arran knit. It creates seamless, designed features that really bring out the curvaceous lines of a well fitted dress. Another plus for the fashion lover is that they’re relatively low maintenance, and will look just as good in the taxi home as they did in front of the bedroom mirror.

If you really want to explore the good, the bad and the ugly in the realm of jumper dresses, pop into your local vintage clothing store and prepare to have your preconceptions shattered – whatever they were. Among the self-knitted and the plain gaudy, you’ll find many examples of design perfection. You’ll find the softest wools made with the love and affection deserving of such a sensual item of clothing. Go on, try one on. If you’re a sceptic you’ll suddenly see what all the fuss is about as you slide into the most comfortable, flattering and easy to wear dress you’ve ever worn.

Although the knitted dress has certainly had its ups and downs, fashion-wise, they are hot property at the moment, an unlikely star of the catwalk and red carpet circuit. They don’t come in skimpy styles – no knit could possibly sustain the structural needs of the strappy or the overtly revealing looks. But as countless women have found out, the gently persuasive stretchiness can attract far more flash bulbs when worn well and if you’ve got the right style for your body, it’s impossible not to wear it well because it finds its own shape the moment it’s pulled on.

So unfortunately for the fashionistas, your secret is out, and it’s time we all started to reap the benefits of at least one amazing jumper dress. This is no halfway house between a sexy dress and a dowdy jumper – it’s a player in its own right and deserves recognition!

Classic clothing garments like jumper dresses always seem to be making comebacks and Pam\’s expert judgement in predicting the trends in vintage clothing have seen her skills be sought after by many publications.

Classic clothing garments like jumper dresses always seem to be making comebacks and Pam\’s expert judgement in predicting the trends in vintage clothing have seen her skills be sought after by stores like http://www.rokit.co.uk/ and other retro brands.

Author Bio: Classic clothing garments like jumper dresses always seem to be making comebacks and Pam\’s expert judgement in predicting the trends in vintage clothing have seen her skills be sought after by many publications.

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