During the cold weather, you will likely reach out for your sweater. We think of a sweater as clothing to shield us from cold but it can serve other purposes. Sweaters are fashion statements.
There are different forms of sweaters with various fittings, necklines, sleeve lengths and shapes. Made from knitted wool, more modern materials of sweaters include cotton or synthetic textiles. Sweaters goes beyond cold-weather staple, you can style them for the unique vibe. Here’s how:
- Add accessories
Add personality to a plain beige sweater with the right accessories. If it is a turtleneck or a deep V-neck, a chunky statement necklace, bold earrings, or a silk neck scarf will do. You can add belts to an oversized shirt or sweater to accentuate your figure.
- Balancing is key
Play around the shape of your sweater, bearing in mind that the pieces should balance each other. A chunky oversized sweater with go with fitted bottoms like pencil skirts or skinny jeans while a fitted sweater like a ribbed knit turtleneck with looser bottoms like straight-leg jeans or boyfriend jeans.
- Go casual
Wear a casual sweater outfit that brings out your personality. Go for classic styles like Fair Isle or cable-knit sweaters to complement modern, edgy pieces like faux leather or patterned leggings. You can style an all-black classic look with a fitted sweater, structured blazer, distressed black denim, and classic black loafers.
- Try layering
Add layers to your dressing with a chunky knit cardigan over a fitted, long-sleeved dress. Layer a cashmere V-neck over a T-shirt or button-down. You can also wear a suede or faux fur vest over a loose sweater for a trendy look.
- Wear sweater dress
Turn a long crewneck sweater into a dress. Wear this style with white sneakers, over-the-knee boots, or booties.