When the temperatures turn freezing, nothing sounds more appealing than a jeans and sweater combo, but its time to rethink your get-dressed-for-cold philosophy and get out of your style rut. Enter the 'Sweater dress' an equally cozy but chic alternative to your same old sweater pants routine. True to its name, the sweater dress has the warmth and texture of your comfiest cardigan and the ease of your favorite summer dress. It's your one step to looking polished while staying warm and comfortable in winters.

The sweater dress has long been a winter staple and is surprising versatile with endless options to dress it up or down depending on the occasion and the chill factor. Throw it over leggings and boots or jazz it up with a pair of patterned tights and some platform heels. Whatever be your styling preference, there are myriad of options for you to choose from and the best part is that a bunch of them are on sale right now. So, hurry before they fly off the shelves:

1. Forever 21 Angelina Sweater dress: The rich hue of this dress along with its arm details and the waist defining silhouette makes this an ultra flattering day to night dress. Switching up the belt with a leather or suede one will not only enhance your waist but will also add some visual interest. Black would be an obvious choice for hosiery but we suggest opting for a pair of patterned tights to elevate the whole ensemble.

2. Mango Dress (Rs. 1490): Keep things simple and easy in this thin, navy knit dress. Its winter wardrobe version of the summer sheath dress. Take it to office with a pair of black tights and kitten heels and cozy it up with a chunky snood and some slouchy boots on your day off.

3. Zara Twisted tube dress (Rs. 2690): Simple and gorgeous on its own or an excellent layering piece, this Zara dress is equally appropriate for walking around town as it is for a night out on the town. During the day, strut this dress with a pair of wedge booties and a big oversized clutch. For the evenings when it gets extra chilly, top it off with a black blazer and shiny black pumps.

4. Forever 21 Multi knit sweater dress: Throw over a long camel coat over this multi knit fitted dress for a pared-down elegant outfit that works perfectly for long hours of shopping on weekends. Wear flats while running around the mall and switch them up for platform lace-ups for the evening to give the ensemble some edge.

5. French Connection Tweed Dress (Rs. 3699): This dress seems as cozy and comfy as a sweatshirt, but the textured neckline and short sleeves give it enough fanciness for you to pull it off in just about any scenario. Partner it with a pair of flat boots for a coffee run around the block or prep it up with knee high socks and a pair of towering Mary Janes.

6. Mango Cable knit dress (Rs. 2690): For days when its nippy outside and you are looking for a little coverage, this cable knit dress is just perfect to bundle up in. Team it up with some thick tights and knee high boots to beat the elements in January and show of your gams with a pair of sleek oxfords as spring approaches.