Cable-Knit Oversized Sweater Dress

Madewell

3.5
(56 Reviews)

Product Details

Style this sleeveless cable knit sweater dress by Madewell over an extra long button-down to channel scholastic aesthetic. Over-the-knee boots complete the look.

Materials and Measurements

Off-white knit (55% Wool, 25% Polyamide, 20% Cotton). Vest. Sleeveless. V-neck. Pull on. 33" from shoulder to hemline. Imported.

Size and Fit

Sized: XS-XXL.

Model is 5'11 and wearing a size Small.
 

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Ratings &
Reviews

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Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small
True to Size
Runs Large

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Date
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Caroline's reviews
October 17th, 2023
So cute!

The perfect fall dress

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Jaquelyn's reviews
February 13th, 2024
Tall girls beware

Such a cute sweater dress. You will need some styling finesse though. It's a wider fit, but quite short for anyone over 5'10/11. Your bum will be covered (more covered than a mini-skirt), but it's still quite short for the season that this is appropriate in. Total hit otherwise.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 128lbs
Browse Amberly's reviews
January 2nd, 2025
Fantastic winter dress to style - size down

I read the reviews before renting and sized down to a small as I can be between a small and a medium and I’m glad I did. Great oversized look even as a small. Styled it with a blue collared shirt, warm tights, black knee high boots and an LV scarf on my head, and it was such a cute look. If you’re tall like me, it will look short, but I was happy with the length. I was plenty warm enough in 46 degree weather and got a lot of compliments :) it did have a bit of pilling on it, so some visible wear, but not at all noticeable in photos.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 144lbs
Browse Katherine 's reviews
October 29th, 2023
Loved this, looks expensive

Loved it wore it like 3x. Really cute as a dress, but if you order a size down you can prob wear it as a cool oversized sweater vest

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Laura's reviews
December 20th, 2023
Needed a little hem

It was quite long, and at an odd length so used toupee tape to make the hem line shorter and it worked perfectly. Paired it with an oversized button up, but I considered it with a fitted black turtle neck too.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Mallory's reviews
December 7th, 2023
Such a fun sweater dress!

Loved this dress with a black turtleneck underneath! It was very shapeless so I felt like it needed a little bit of interest which is why I added the turtleneck and scarf! Perfect for a sunny but chilly football game!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Browse Emily's reviews
November 29th, 2023
Very unstructured, but super cute!

I don’t wear a lot of unstructured dresses, but this was very pretty and comfortable! Definitely needs to be paired with some under layer. Wore it for Thanksgiving :)

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Petite
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Brittany's reviews
November 30th, 2023
HUGE

I got the XS and it was wearing a giant pillow case. I tried to make it work, but only wore once. I would say it’s two sizes larger than marked.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 3"
Body type: Pear
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Rachel's reviews
January 2nd, 2025
Cute with layers

I didn't love this on its own. It is really baggy even when sizing down but I liked it layered with a coat for walking around the Windy City in November.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Straight & narrow
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Connar's reviews
November 22nd, 2024
Great Dress for Fall

As a tall girl I was pleasantly surprised by the length of this sweater. It was the perfect piece to layer with my shirt dress for fall. Overall, a baggier style, but that was just what I was going for. I wore it with sneakers for a coffee date and with boots for work.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Chest

Runs big

Arms & Shoulders

Runs big

Waist

Runs big

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Alexandra's reviews
April 2nd, 2025
limited shot but maybe more helpful than no shot at all??

I really liked this number. I do wish I styled it differently though. I think a collared button down under is really the move (preferably white) but I did get compliments and it was still cute with a thin black long sleeve turtle neck and black over the knee boots.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 11"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Shannon's reviews
February 5th, 2024
More of a vest than a dress

There was no way this would have worked as a dress, even in a large. But very cute as a sweater vest.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Browse Steph's reviews
January 31st, 2024
Definitely oversized

I could have gone with a small but I forgot that it was oversized. It still fit really well, I just felt like the length hit me at a weird spot. I wore this over button ups and turtlenecks.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Abby's reviews
March 5th, 2024
A little stiff

The knit was quite thick and a little stiff for my liking. More narrow fitting and less slouchy than on the model (naturally). I made it work but I can’t see it looking good without something layered underneath.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 125lbs
Browse N's reviews
March 2nd, 2024
Too hard for me to style

Maybe a cooler girl can figure it out. I didnt love it

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 126lbs
Browse Kathleen's reviews
November 20th, 2024
Will rent when the temps are colder

Looks so good with leggings. I just rented too early in the season,

Overall Fit

Just right

Length

Too short

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 185lbs
Browse Erin's reviews
November 12th, 2024
Really easy for fall

Over leggings with a cute turtleneck. Very cute and easy.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Rachel's reviews
April 3rd, 2025
Almost bought

Rented a small then traded for XS. Cute over sided vest paired with long sleeve shirt, jeans and heels. Loved the look!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 199lbs
Browse Kenya's reviews
January 30th, 2025
Cute

Wished I would have sized down

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Alexa's reviews
February 23rd, 2024
Large

love this piece if I just were to size down. Hopefully will rent again but smaller! Maybe could’ve worn it with a belt because very boxy and long, but was wanting a different style.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Athletic
Browse Loryn's reviews
January 22nd, 2024
Super Cute, could have even sized down to a small or possibly extra small

Great sweater. Can be dressed up or down. leggings, high boots, jeans... I wore it a few times.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Carin's reviews
December 5th, 2023
cute for winter

I got a small and it still seemed pretty big. I have long legs and it was still awkwardly long on me. Very cozy though!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 175lbs
Browse Hannah's reviews
November 11th, 2023
Perfect fall staple

So cute and comfy. Loved layering a turtle neck and tall boots

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Michelle's reviews
February 22nd, 2025
Loved

Loved this!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Mary anne's reviews
January 27th, 2025
Versatile

Overall Fit

Runs big

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 140lbs
Browse RTR Member's reviews
December 20th, 2023
Just fine

This was fine and styled well I think would be really cute. I ended up wearing something else to my family holiday party but this would have worked fine. I am usually a medium but the small fit well.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 190lbs
Browse Jennifer's reviews
October 21st, 2023
Size down! Runs large!

Was too big! Didn’t wear.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 28DD
Body type: Apple
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Tricia's reviews
October 13th, 2023
Fun, easy fall sweater

Great for work or weekend event. I would rent the L next time as it was quite big on me. But, it worked.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XL
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34G
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 195lbs
Browse Beth anne's reviews
November 24th, 2023
Run large

Very soft

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
Large
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 136lbs
Browse Britt's reviews
November 24th, 2023
Cute!

Wore for THX but with I hadn’t gotten a small, was still super cute and comfy but was giving a bit too much potato sack chic. That said would def rent again in smaller size!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 8"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 137lbs
Browse Cooley's reviews
October 24th, 2023
Not my style

But nothing wrong with it

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 10
Height: 6' 0"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Tallia's reviews
February 12th, 2025
Not very flattering

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 28DD
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Madeline's reviews
February 1st, 2025
Great layering piece

This can be fun over a turtle neck or worn as a dress - under a hood jacket or on its own with fun leggings. A good versatile winter piece.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 157lbs
Browse Catherine's reviews
January 30th, 2025
Runs big, longer than expected

Wore it with a jean dress underneath and tights. Cute and comfortable for a day wine tasting.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Length

Too Long

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Nicolette's reviews
January 6th, 2025
Cute!

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 136lbs
Browse Hannah's reviews
January 4th, 2025
Easy and Comfy

Wore this over tights and a turtleneck and it was really cute and cozy. Perfect for winter.

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
S
Overall fit:
Large
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Bridget's reviews
December 18th, 2024
Cute but large

Oversized and very large. Wore as a dress with a turtleneck underneath and knee high boots.

Overall Fit

Runs big

Top Contributor
Size worn:
XS
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 110lbs
Browse Kc's reviews
November 19th, 2024
Cute but definitely oversized and bulky

Overall Fit

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
M
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 9"
Bust size: 34D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Lorena's reviews
November 7th, 2024
Fit is okay

Not flattering

Overall Fit

Just right

Chest

Just right

Arms & Shoulders

Just right

Waist

Just right

Length

Just right

Top Contributor
Size worn:
L
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Work
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Dina's reviews
January 11th, 2025
Great dress/sweater top!

I wore this as a top with velvet pants but had hoped to wear it with tights as a dress. Both would work - just too cold in NYC this month. The arm opening is a bit wide so felt a little self conscious and might need a camisole underneath

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