Latest Look For Fall: Sweaters
This fall, you can not only use sweaters to stay warm, but to stay in style. They are one of the fashion trends of the season. Stores are full of sweater dresses, sweater vests, and sweater wraps.
On The Early Show Wednesday, Cheryl Kramer of Redbook magazine showed sweater outfits at numerous price points.
Look #1: Head-to-toe knits
• This season, cozy is key. We're seeing sweaters in every incarnation.
• Make it modern by mixing textures and prints. Go ahead, pile 'em on!
Hat, American Eagle, approx. $24.50
Scarf, American Eagle, approx. $24.50
Sweater, Banana Republic,
Gloves, American Eagle, approx. $17.50
Clogs, American Eagle, approx. $34.50
Shirt, American Eagle, $39.50
Jeans, American Eagle, $49.50
Look #2: The sweater dress
• We're showing a simple sweater dress, but you can also find them crocheted, or with girly ruffles.
• The danger with a slouchy sweater dress is that your figure will be undefined. That's what makes it the perfect canvas for belts, which are huge this season.
• Pair with opaque, knit tights and ankle boots.
Dress, Newport News, $39
Belt, Newport News, $15
Booties, Newport News, $39
Scarf, Redfish Designs, $18
Hosiery,
Look #3: The sweater coat
• A less stuffy alternative to a blazer
• Incredibly versatile! The perfect layering piece to wear with dresses, jeans, or swishy pants.
• Great way to make a spring or fall print dress last into the colder months.
Duster, Ann Taylor LOFT, $79
Dress, Nicole by Nicole Miller at J.C.Penney, $69.99
Flats, Lands' End, $59.50
Hosiery,
Look #4: The new fisherman sweater
• Silhouette doesn't have to be a turtleneck: boatneck, v-neck, any neckline works!
• The sweater doesn't have to be chunky; it can be feminine.
• It's still a preppy staple: wear it with a short skirt, knit tights, and wellies for a layered look.
Sweater, Dress Barn, $36.99
Skirt, American Eagle, $39.50
Wellies, L.L. Bean, $49.50
Hosiery, $
Look #5: Mix 'n match stripes
• The modern way to do a twinset.
• Make sure there's one color in common in your sweaters.
• Neutrals on bottom are a must.
• Throw on some scarves for even more stripes.
V-neck sweater, Express, $44.50
Turtleneck, Banana Republic, $58
Scarves, Banana Republic, $38 and $48
Leggings, MixIt at J.C.Penney, $14.99
Boots, Lands' End, $159.50
Look #6: Dolman sleeve/cowl neck sweater
• Pair with slim bottoms, like skinny jeans or a pencil skirt, for balance.
Sweater, Metro7 at Walmart , $16.94
Look #7: Ballet wrap sweater
• A chunky knit in a feminine shape.
• Hides a tummy!
• Surprisingly versatile.
Sweater, Banana Republic, $88
Look #8: Sweater shawl
• This season's poncho! A must-have layering piece.
Shawl, Forth & Towne, $98