Popsugar Fashion Fashion Shopping Editor-Favourite Sweater Dress From Banana Republic This Flattering Dress Is the Best Investment I've Made All Year, and It Doubles as a Cardigan 15 January 2020 by Krista Jones Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Krista Jones As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. For years, I've always wanted a chic sweater dress, but every time I tried one on, I found they weren't flattering on my body type. A lot of silhouettes almost fit like bodycon dress and are supertight around my stomach area, which I don't like. On a recent shopping trip at Banana Republic, I finally found the choice of my dreams. I spotted this Ribbed Button-Down Dress ($99) across the store, quickly tried it on, and was instantly sold. The main selling point for me was the tie belt and front buttons. Because I can tie it around my waist, it almost creates a ruching effect on my stomach area and doesn't make me feel like I'm wearing a skin-tight piece. The buttons add some dimension and make it look so flattering. The soft and lightweight material feels like I'm wearing pajamas, yet it's thick enough to be covered and supported. It comes in tall and petite sizing options, too. My favourite styling tip: it's not just a dress! I can simply unbutton the front of the dress and rock it with jeans and a t-shirt; it looks like a cool '90s-inspired cardigan. This investment piece is totally worth it, because it's easy to style so many ways, with all my favourite shoes. The best part: Banana Republic is constantly having great sales. I got it for 40 percent off, and if you hurry, so can you! What are you waiting for? Keep reading to shop both colours and snag your favourite. Related: I Tried on Almost Everything at Banana Republic, and These Are the 19 Items I'd Buy Styled With knee-high boots Image Source: bananarepublic.gap.com I love wearing the Banana Republic Ribbed Button-Down Dress ($99) with my favourite knee-high boots ($178) to the office. Banana Republic Ribbed Button-Down Dress $99 from bananarepublic.gap.com Buy Now knee-high boots $178 from amazon.com Buy Now Styled with jeans and booties Image Source: bananarepublic.gap.com The Banana Republic Ribbed Button-Down Dress ($99) doubles as a cute cardigan and goes perfect with jeans ($128) and booties ($575). Banana Republic Ribbed Button-Down Dress $99 from bananarepublic.gap.com Buy Now jeans $128 from thereformation.com Buy Now booties $575 from shopbop.com Buy Now Banana Republic Ribbed Button-Down Dress Image Source: bananarepublic.gap.com You can't go wrong with this Banana Republic Ribbed Button-Down Dress ($99) in a classic black shade. Banana Republic Ribbed Button-Down Dress $99 from bananarepublic.gap.com Buy Now Banana Republic Ribbed Button-Down Dress Image Source: bananarepublic.gap.com If you're looking for a lighter colour, try this Banana Republic Ribbed Button-Down Dress in Cream White ($99). Banana Republic Ribbed Button-Down Dress in Cream White $99 from bananarepublic.gap.com Buy Now ShoppingFashion ShoppingWinter FashionEditor's PickBanana RepublicDresses