How to Wear a Sweater With a Skirt: 4 Easy Winter Formulas

A sweater and a skirt is one of the coziest outfits you can wear in winter. The hard part is making a thick knit look neat over a skirt, so it does not look bulky.

Below are 4 easy formulas with real outfits from women on Instagram. Each photo has numbered labels so you can see exactly which pieces make it work.

Quick answer: Tuck the front of your sweater or let a short sweater sit at your waist, pick a skirt that is either very short or very long, and add tights or tall boots in winter.

Step 1: Pair a Striped Sweater With a Mini and Knee Boots

1Striped sweater2Black mini skirt3Pink shoulder bag4Knee high boots

A fitted striped sweater with a short black mini and tall black boots is the easiest place to start. The boots cover your legs, so it works even on cold days.

Step 2: Dress It Up With a Sequin Skirt and Tights

1Cream sweater2Sequin mini skirt3Sheer black tights

For holiday parties, swap a plain skirt for sequins. A soft cream sweater keeps it cozy and sheer black tights make it feel dressy.

Step 3: Try a Long Satin Skirt With Flats

1Cream knit sweater2Black shoulder bag3Black satin maxi4Ballet flats

A chunky sweater looks so chic with a long silky skirt. The mix of cozy and shiny feels expensive, and flats keep it easy for walking around the city.

Step 4: Go Cozy With a White Mini and UGGs

1Oversized knit2White mini skirt3Shoulder bag4Mini UGG boots

For a casual day, wear an oversized knit with a short skirt and mini UGG boots. It is comfy, cute and very easy.

Sweater and Skirt Mistakes to Avoid

• Wearing a long, bulky sweater with a midi skirt, which can hide your shape
• Skipping tights or boots on cold days
• Mixing a busy sweater with a busy skirt
• Leaving a thick sweater fully untucked over a fitted skirt

FAQs

How do you wear a sweater with a skirt without looking frumpy?

Tuck in the front of the sweater, choose a mini or a long maxi skirt and add a little heel or tall boots.

What skirt goes best with a chunky sweater?

A satin or slip maxi skirt and a short mini skirt both work well with chunky knits.

Should I tuck my sweater into my skirt?

A front tuck works best with thick sweaters. Short or cropped sweaters can sit at your waist without tucking.

What shoes go with a sweater and skirt?

Knee high boots for minis, ballet flats or loafers for maxi skirts, and UGGs for a casual look.

My Favorite Cozy Winter Formula

A sweater and a skirt is warm, easy and always looks put together. Start with one of these four formulas and swap in pieces you already own.

More ideas: See my winter skirt outfits, my guide on how to wear a skirt in winter and these grey sweater outfits.