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Best jumper dresses that promise snug, sophisticated style

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Comfort or style? That is the question. 

The polarising choice between fashion and function has driven personal style for millennia. It’s the question the likes of designers, editors and stylists are frequently asked.

But dare we say, why the need to pick one over the other? These two elements can coexist peacefully and we have proof.

Jumper dresses exemplify this harmonious sartorial marriage. The garments are stylish and slouchy in equal measure, making for the ultimate throw-on look for school runs and coffee dates alike. Quite possibly the most versatile wardrobe invention, the and for a chic day-to-day aesthetic or dressed up with and a for glamorous evening soirees. With a jumper dress in tow, the world of events really your oyster.

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