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Kate Hudson -

How to keep warm and still look absolutely stunning? Look no further. In her long, white knit dress, Kate Hudson sets the sweater dress standard high.

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Sarah Jessica Parker -

If a look's good enough for SJP, you know it's a good one. Her long-sleeved sweater dress has hand-warming pockets, while the hemline sparkle makes it a party-ready outfit.

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Kristen Bell -

Actress Kristen Bell was in a good place, fashion-wise, with this daring dress, boots, and killer shades combo.

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Bella Hadid -

Celebrities know that sometimes a sweater can double as a dress. It helps if you have supermodel-long limbs like Bella Hadid, of course!

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Blake Lively -

If it's just too chilly to flash bare legs, actress Blake Lively proves that a sweater dress over leggings or tights makes for a stylishly-cozy cold weather look.

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Rihanna -

Don't you dare say sweater dresses are dowdy! Rihanna looks fierce in a bold orange turtleneck dress. The short, split hemline gives her warm look plenty of edge.

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Zoë Kravitz -

A sweater dress doesn't have to mean covering up. If the weather allows (or if you're hopping in a cab), make like style icon Zoë Kravitz and dare to bare the legs. You can always keep emergency footless tights in your handbag!

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Kim Kardashian -

A figure-hugging sweater dress can make a real style statement, as demonstrated with flair by Kim Kardashian while pregnant with Saint West.

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Gigi Hadid -

A sweater dress can be cozy by day, sultry by night. Gigi Hadid knows how to make the look work with head-turning boots.

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Gabrielle Union -

Actress Gabrielle Union shows how layering can lend an extra dash of panache to a simple turtleneck sweater dress. Her sleeveless print jacket adds color and warmth without being restrictive or stuffy.

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Sienna Miller -

British actress and fashion press favorite Sienna Miller knows how to make a style statement. Her bright and beautiful sweater dress is an excellent case in point.

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Selena Gomez -

Selena Gomez is another star who knows how to work a long, striped sweater dress. The bold look makes a statement, while the extra length helps solve the tights-or-bare-legs conundrum.

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Sienna Miller -

The strappy sandals might not cut it during the cold British winter, but stylish Sienna Miller isn't afraid to keep the chill at bay by mixing bold blue boots with a fall-hued sweater dress.

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Kate Moss -

Original London cool girl Kate Moss has always rocked boots and a short hemline. The warm neckline makes this look just about cozy enough for braving the British weather.

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Ariana Grande -

Petite Ariana Grande regularly wears an oversized sweater as a dress. With over-the-knee boots, she's ready for chilly weather.

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Zendaya -

This sweater dress looks like the clothing equivalent of a warm hug. Actress and singer Zendaya looks toasty warm in a dress that doesn't compromise her cool credentials.

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Sara Sampaio -

Sara Sampaio looks chilled-but-warm in this slouchy striped sweater. The Portuguese model goes for the bare-legged look, but leggings, jeans, or footless tights would ramp up the warmth factor when temperatures drop.

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Kendall Jenner -

It's hard to know where the sweater ends and the dress begins with Kendall Jenner's cozy-chic outfit, but the model looks stunning either way. What a stylish way to keep your hands cozy!

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Gigi Hadid -

Never let it be said that a sweater dress can't be pure chic. Gigi Hadid's long, contour-hugging green knit is envy-inducing elegance.

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Heidi Klum -

Even supermodels have to face the rain sometimes. Heidi Klum is well protected in her jeans and sweater dress combo.

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Heidi Klum -

Klum knows how to wear her sweater dress with style come rain or shine. This white-and-sky-blue look is sunny and cozy at the same time.

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Alexa Chung -

British model and TV presenter Alexa Chung never knowingly lets a trend pass her by. Her cream cable knit works just as well with white trousers as it would with tights and boots.

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Zoe Saldana -

Actress Zoe Saldana shows how to accessorize a sweater dress to maximum effect. Worn over jeans with a low-slung belt and a blazer, her sweater dress is layered perfection.

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Cameron Diaz -

Another A-lister who likes to layer up her sweater dress, Cameron Diaz keeps it cozy at the airport with a chic scarf.

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Chloë Sevigny -

Sweater dresses aren't known as the most ostentatious items of clothing, but actress and designer Chloë Sevigny ups the bling factor in a cool Fendi number.

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Katie Holmes -

A sweater dress can be a success in any weather, and Katie Holmes' nautical stripes would work as well in a cozy pub as on the deck of a ship.

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Naomi Campbell -

Sweater dresses can go from snug to sultry in no time at all. Naomi Campbell's dressed-down layered look is practical for shopping, and could be easily jazzed up for an evening out.

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Liv Tyler -

Liv Tyler has solid style credentials, and her bright blue, short-sleeved sweater dress is a strong look for those days when you want to be warm outdoors but keep your cool once you step inside. The shades make her outfit perfect for crisp-but-sunny days.

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Kate Hudson -

If Kate Hudson knows how to absolutely slay a sultry sweater dress, she also knows how to keep it practical. Worn with jeans and flat boots, this is a snug look that's perfect for the school run.

Sources: (Marie Claire) (Hollywood Life) 

See also: The timeless appeal of the little black dress

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