If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Shopping Fashion Clothing Dresses & Skirts Kelly Clarkson Broke Out a Maxi Dress with a Seasonal Detail That’s So Practical for Chilly Weather She's been wearing knit dresses on repeat By Nicol Natale Nicol Natale Nicol Natale is a shopping writer at PEOPLE based in Hawai’i with more than six years’ experience in the digital and print media industry. She covers everything from the hottest celebrity fashion trends, including jeans, to the latest Roomba vacuum cleaner shoppers can’t stop buying from Amazon. People Editorial Guidelines Published on September 19, 2024 08:00PM EDT Photo: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images You don’t have to give up dresses just yet. Case in point? Kelly Clarkson just showed us exactly how to bring the comfy staple into fall in such a stylish way. In an Instagram Reel from a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the host was spotted wearing a green knit maxi dress with eye-catching accessories, including leopard print heels and a matching belt. This isn’t the first time Clarkson was spotted in a knit dress — the singer wore a long-sleeve version back in August, and Reese Witherspoon is a fan of the style, too. Knit is an ideal material for the weather right now because its sweater-like texture is warm. Plus, the maxi silhouette keeps you covered. Stock up on the fall-favorite style with these midi and maxi knit dresses from Amazon, Nordstrom, Lulu’s, and more — they start at just $23. Knit Dresses Inspired by Kelly Clarkson The Drop Jaxon Rib Button-Down Sweater Dress, $65; amazon.com Everlane The Ribbed Scoopneck Dress, $40 (orig. $198); everlane.com Mango Knitted Perkins Dress, $60; shop.mango.com Btfbm Ribbed Knit Midi Dress with Belt, $23 with coupon (orig. $38); amazon.com Mascomoda Long-Sleeve Sweater Dress, $25–$29 with coupon (orig. $39); amazon.com Old Navy Fit & Flare Ribbed Maxi Dress, $30 at checkout (orig. $50); oldnavy.gap.com Lulus Everyday Beauty Blue Sweater Dress, $75; lulus.com Caslon Long-Sleeve Rib Sweater Dress, $80; nordstrom.com Abercrombie & Fitch Long-Sleeve Collared Midi Sweater Dress, $110; abercrombie.com Julia Jordan Variegated Rib Long-Sleeve Midi Sweater Dress, $129; nordstrom.com Jennifer Lopez’s Cozy Sweater Is a Classic Style You'll Wear Nonstop This Fall The Drop Jaxon Rib Button-Down Sweater Dress Amazon $65 at Amazon For those looking to copy Clarkson’s look, now you can with this button-down sweater dress available at Amazon. It comes in a similar green hue along with red, pink, brown, and black options. The collar adds a preppy vibe, while the midi length will cover your legs and the buttons can be opened along the top if you get overheated. Everlane The Ribbed Scoopneck Dress Everlane $198 $40 at Everlane.com If you want something a little more breathable, consider adding this Everlane dress to your closet. It has a slightly flared hem that moves with you as you walk. The ribbed knit is also made from ethically sourced materials. Bonus: You can save more than you spend if you buy it right now. One shopper called it “extremely comfortable” thanks to the “soft” fabric that has a “nice stretch.” Mango Knitted Perkins Dress Mango $60 at Mango.com When temperatures really start to take a dip, you’ll want to have this Mango dress on hand. It has a high mock-neck collar that keeps your neck and chest covered, plus a long hem that falls to the shins. The knit material is ribbed for a sweater-like feel. You can snag it in two staple hues for fall: navy blue and heather gray. You can wear a knit dress all fall and winter long. Get in on the trend with more of our favorite Clarkson-inspired styles below. Mascomoda Long-Sleeve Sweater Dress, $25 with coupon Amazon $39 $25 at Amazon Old Navy Fit & Flare Ribbed Maxi Dress Old Navy $50 $30 at Old Navy Btfbm Ribbed Knit Midi Dress with Belt, $23 with coupon Amazon $38 $23 at Amazon Lulus Everyday Beauty Blue Sweater Dress Lulus $75 at Lulus Caslon Long-Sleeve Rib Sweater Dress Nordstrom $80 at Nordstrom Abercrombie & Fitch Long-Sleeve Collared Midi Sweater Dress Abercrombie & Fitch $110 at Abercrombie.com Julia Jordan Variegated Rib Long-Sleeve Midi Sweater Dress Nordstrom $129 at Nordstrom See More from PEOPLE Shopping 10 Fashion Gifts You Won’t Believe Are from Walmart — All Under $20 Ugg Boots and Slippers Are Up to 52% Off Ahead of the Holidays, but Only for a Few More Days 10 Thanksgiving-Ready Dresses That Are Just as Comfy as They Are Cute — Starting at $8