Greetings Gentle Readers, we heard it snowed for a second in our hometown this past weekend (Whaddup doe D-TOWN!!!! 1 time for Detroit) and it hailed this morning in the concrete jungle... all of which brings us to one our favorite times of year: Sweater Weather!! Now's the perfect time to break out the chunky cowl neck wool sweaters, the cashmere cable knit crew necks, the fair isles (like the one pictured on Chanel Iman at left), the long cardigans, wrap sweaters (like pictured on Chanel Iman below...) and v-necks.
Sweaters are a staple in every season; during the warmer months, light weigh cardigans and v-necks make for great layerin
g pieces and add just the right amount of coverage for cooler nights. Honestly great to layer with year 'round. However, for the purposes of this post, we're discussing more hearty cold weather options... Garments with a bit of bulk. Something that'll keep you warmer than your favorite comforter, and way more stylish. So, let's get this poppin' shall we? For this post, we're going to discuss our 2 top sweaters. The 2 we chose are based on versatility, chicness, and wearability.Our 2 Top Sweaters for Fall/Winter
1. Cable knit crew necks: We've talked about these before for the fellas (click here for a little refresher), but, they work just as well for ladies. Classic, chic, comfortable. Ladies, your rules are pretty mu
ch the same for your cable knit crew neck sweaters. You should be focused on fit (duh, when should you NOT be focused on fit?!?!) looking for a close to the body silhouette, shoulder seams at yo
ur shoulders and fitting snugly to the torso. Your cable knit crew necks should stop right about your belt line on your pants, give or take an inch or so. Any higher up is too short, and we're talking cropped or too small, and any further down and we're getting into too big, but not quite long enough to be a sweater dress, though some may try. Just like with the fellas, ladies you can wear cable knit crew neck sweaters over oxfords and polos and under blazers. Try mixing all 3 for classic, clean, preppy-chic layers. Color choice is limitless with these, as are fabric choices. Having varying fabric options also gives you a chance to play with texture; our favorites are silk, cashmere, and wool, and of course any blend of the 3 is just fine as well. Having these sweaters in variety of colors gives you an opportunity to experiment with different color combinations and play around a bit. From jewel tones to pastels, cable knit crewnecks come in a wide array of colors none is wrong to have. You can pretty much wear a cable knit crew neck with anything; jeans, chinos, and skirts. Dress up or dress down, work or play. One of our favorite pairings is are these sweaters with a knee length skirt, it's somewhat unexpected, but is a very classic and chic combination. We like pencil and accordion skirts, but whichever works for you and your body type works with these sweaters.
ch the same for your cable knit crew neck sweaters. You should be focused on fit (duh, when should you NOT be focused on fit?!?!) looking for a close to the body silhouette, shoulder seams at yo
ur shoulders and fitting snugly to the torso. Your cable knit crew necks should stop right about your belt line on your pants, give or take an inch or so. Any higher up is too short, and we're talking cropped or too small, and any further down and we're getting into too big, but not quite long enough to be a sweater dress, though some may try. Just like with the fellas, ladies you can wear cable knit crew neck sweaters over oxfords and polos and under blazers. Try mixing all 3 for classic, clean, preppy-chic layers. Color choice is limitless with these, as are fabric choices. Having varying fabric options also gives you a chance to play with texture; our favorites are silk, cashmere, and wool, and of course any blend of the 3 is just fine as well. Having these sweaters in variety of colors gives you an opportunity to experiment with different color combinations and play around a bit. From jewel tones to pastels, cable knit crewnecks come in a wide array of colors none is wrong to have. You can pretty much wear a cable knit crew neck with anything; jeans, chinos, and skirts. Dress up or dress down, work or play. One of our favorite pairings is are these sweaters with a knee length skirt, it's somewhat unexpected, but is a very classic and chic combination. We like pencil and accordion skirts, but whichever works for you and your body type works with these sweaters.2. Cardigans: The ultimate layering sweater, versatile for year 'round wear, but particularly perfect for this time of year. We all know what a cardigan is right? Open front sweater with two panels that ca
n be attached to each other via with buttons, snaps, or other sort of fasteners. Cardigans are great over blouses, tank
s, and under blazers and suit jackets. Dressed up or dressed down and from work to play, cardigans pretty much work for all occasions. As pictured on Chanel and Joan, dressier cardigans can work for your days in the office as well as nights out on the town. This fall we're enjoying the resurgence of the patterned cardigan, be it stripes, polka dots, or flowers. A patterned cardigan is an excellent way to make a stylish statement and add a touch of panache to any ensemble. For our more classically inclined readers, you can't go wrong with solid cardigans. Just like with the cable knit crew necks, cardigans come in every color in the spectrum. We advise you stock up when you find a style that works for you. If it fits in one color, it's going to fit in all the others. For dressier occasions, or whenever you're feeling particularly stylish, an embellished cardigan is the way to go; beading, sequins, and button details are all uber chic ways to rock an embellished cardigan. You can even take the Martha Stewart route and embellish yourself with a broach, lapel pin or other pendant and attach it to the top left corner of the your cardigans, about where one would find the lapel of a blazer or suit jacket.
Of course, we're fans of other styles of sweaters... the D&G crew neck Fair Isle number that's the opening image of this post, we're particularly fond of (Great use of a menswear inspired aesthetic gone undeniably feminine) v-necks, wraps, cowl and turtlenecks all also tickle our fancy. But we wanted to start at the shallow end of the sweater spectrum before we dive deep. Mastering these two classics will have you cozy and chic throughout the season. Until next time, we remain....
Stylishly yours,
Sartorially Savvy
"Fashion fades, style is eternal" ~Yves Saint Laurent
P.S. For your up to the minute tips on staying classically stylish, timelessly sophisticated, and always Sartorially Savvy follow us on Twitter (@SartoriallySvvy or just click here)
n be attached to each other via with buttons, snaps, or other sort of fasteners. Cardigans are great over blouses, tank
s, and under blazers and suit jackets. Dressed up or dressed down and from work to play, cardigans pretty much work for all occasions. As pictured on Chanel and Joan, dressier cardigans can work for your days in the office as well as nights out on the town. This fall we're enjoying the resurgence of the patterned cardigan, be it stripes, polka dots, or flowers. A patterned cardigan is an excellent way to make a stylish statement and add a touch of panache to any ensemble. For our more classically inclined readers, you can't go wrong with solid cardigans. Just like with the cable knit crew necks, cardigans come in every color in the spectrum. We advise you stock up when you find a style that works for you. If it fits in one color, it's going to fit in all the others. For dressier occasions, or whenever you're feeling particularly stylish, an embellished cardigan is the way to go; beading, sequins, and button details are all uber chic ways to rock an embellished cardigan. You can even take the Martha Stewart route and embellish yourself with a broach, lapel pin or other pendant and attach it to the top left corner of the your cardigans, about where one would find the lapel of a blazer or suit jacket.Of course, we're fans of other styles of sweaters... the D&G crew neck Fair Isle number that's the opening image of this post, we're particularly fond of (Great use of a menswear inspired aesthetic gone undeniably feminine) v-necks, wraps, cowl and turtlenecks all also tickle our fancy. But we wanted to start at the shallow end of the sweater spectrum before we dive deep. Mastering these two classics will have you cozy and chic throughout the season. Until next time, we remain....
Stylishly yours,
Sartorially Savvy
"Fashion fades, style is eternal" ~Yves Saint Laurent
P.S. For your up to the minute tips on staying classically stylish, timelessly sophisticated, and always Sartorially Savvy follow us on Twitter (@SartoriallySvvy or just click here)
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