Kristen Bell Wore the Fall-Ready Dress Style That Reese Witherspoon and Kelly Clarkson Recently Pulled Off

Not ready to say goodbye to dresses this year? Take a cue from Kristen Bell and wear a sweater dress. Star Good place on Instagram wearing a fitted black knit dress from the LA label Staud that showed exactly why they are a great addition to a transitional wardrobe. The thicker material makes them better for cooler temperatures than the tennis dresses you’ve been wearing all summer, and the buttons covering the actress’ dress let you reveal more skin if you get too hot.

She’s not the first celebrity we’ve seen ditch the button-down dresses in the past few weeks. Reese Witherspoon opted for a shorter, sleeveless knit dress that had a summer vibe, while Kelly Clarkson wore one with long sleeves on her talk show. Oprah even wore a maxi-length knit dress in late February, showing that the style can be used during the transition from winter to spring. Feeling inspired by Bella’s post, we picked out a few dresses on Amazon that match her elegant style look.

Knitted dresses inspired by Kristen Bell

• Btfbm Striped Short Sleeve Knit Midi Dress, $35.09 with code 72UMWBGM (was $38.99)
• Drop Jaxon Button Up Pullover Dress, $64.90
• Btfbm Ribbed Midi Dress With Tie Waist, $25.34 with coupon (orig. $38.99)
• Merokeety Rib Knit V-Neck Maxi Dress, $40.99
• Cmz2005 Long Sleeve Pullover Dress, $49.99
• Anrabess Oversized Knit Waffle Midi Dress, $29.99 with coupon (was $45.99)
• Merokeety Turtleneck Long Sleeve Knit Maxi Dress, $28.19 with coupon (orig. $53.99)

The best fall maxi dresses on Amazon are up to 57% off right now.

Btfbm Striped Short Sleeve Midi Dress, $35 with code

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Orig. $39 $35 on Amazon

This breezy striped dress has a more holiday look than the one Bell wore, making it great for the remaining days of summer. Otherwise, the neckline, body fit and top to bottom buttons are very similar to hers. “The fabric is comfortable, stretchy, and the design is flattering,” wrote one delighted customer. “I love how I can [style] with heels and accessories for a more dressed-up look, or dress it up with sneakers and a denim jacket for a casual night out.”

Drop Jaxon pullover dress with buttons

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$65 on Amazon

Get the chic look Bella’s monochrome black ribbed dress gave her with this option from The Drop — an Amazon-exclusive line that’s constantly giving us great wardrobe staples. This dress has a collar and long sleeves, making it even better for the colder months to come Veronica Mars star dress. It fits comfortably and can easily be worn on its own or under a jacket in the office.

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Btfbm Ribbed Tie Waist Midi Dress, $29 with coupon

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Orig. $39 $29 on Amazon

The buttons on this knit dress only reach your belly button, making it a great choice to pair with a leather belt that matches your boots on apple picking day. It also comes with its own matching strap that you can tie into a knot. Shoppers say the fit of the dress depends on how curvy your figure is, but many agree it’s flattering. “This dress is extremely comfortable and made of quality material,” wrote one customer who said it doubles as a maternity dress because of the stretch. Check out a few more sweater dresses below that remind us of the one worn by Kristen Bell.

Merokeety ribbed knit V-neck maxi dress

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$41 on Amazon

Cmz2005 Button Up Long Sleeve Pullover Dress

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$50 on Amazon

Anrabess Oversized Waffle Midi Dress, $30 with coupon

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Orig. $46 $30 on Amazon

Merokeety Turtleneck Long Sleeve Knit Maxi Dress, $28 with coupon

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Orig. $54 $28 on Amazon

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