Sweaters, Sweaters, & MORE Sweaters!!!

If you're on the east coast, Jack Frost has started nipping at your nose pretty early in October. I'd like to go with Al Gore's whole thing of global warming. There's usually a transition period between summer & winter, called fall, but mother nature felt like skipping that this year. For what reason, I have no idea. She was probably PMS-ing. Unfortunately, thanks to her sudden mood swing, east coasters have been forced to completely forgo (what I call) sweater season & dig out their winter coats! None the less, that won't stop me from posting sweaters that are in style at the moment. Besides, it's winter...we will need sweaters to layer underneath our winter peacoats. Plus, if you work in an office, it'll be your best friend and keep you warm just incase the heater breaks. `=P

I've put together a small list of sweaters that I think every woman should have. Why? Well, because you can't have too many sweaters!! Although, I've also said the same thing about bags, but that's a whole'nother post all together.

1. The Wrap Sweater

I've noticed that this type of sweater has become insanely popular, mostly because you can do almost anything with it. Wear it backwards, wear it frontwards, wrap it all over your body...And it'll still look great!! `=D The one thing I'll advise is that if you're petite (like me! well, I'm more of super petite), is to watch the length of the sweater. Yes, you'll be wrapping it around yourself like a colored pretzel, but the longer the sweater & the shorter the body, the more you'll have to wrap it around yourself. And even then, it may still drag on the ground. You really don't want that. Best piece of advice, try it on first! Try it on and wrap it around yourself once or twice first and see how far off the ground it hangs. If you think it's a reasonable length, then, head to the register & give the name of the sales associate who helped you find that pretty thing. `=D

2. The Fly Away Cardigan


















This cardigan will give you wings!!! Well, not really. It's just called that because it's flowy and it does look like wings on the wearer, well, that's what i think. There are so many variations of this cardigan, I can barely name them all!! But, I do think women should have this in their closet. Unlike the traditional cardigan, this one is more casual and sparks up any outfit. Even if you're just in track pants & a tee, throw on a fly-away cardi on & head out the door. You'll look chic, comfy and best of all, it'll add some color to your outfit/wardrobe. (Okay, maybe not the one pictured above, but you get the point.)


3. Shrug It Off!!



Ahh, the shrug. A compounded fashion term stemming from the phrase "shrunken sweater." I have no idea where the "-ug" came from, though. I remember when these first came into style, I was a freshman in college..broke & had the dorkiest wardrobe ever. I envied the girls in my classes that could afford such cool clothes and that was the year Ya-Ya introduced shrugs. Unfortunately, I couldn't afford one of Ya-Ya's, so I tried looking for a similar one at Forever21. Didn't work. It wasn't the same! Anyways, I never did get a Ya-Ya shrug, but I do have one from Ann Taylor Loft that I adore. Like it's larger counterpart, the fly-away cardigan, the shrug has multiple purposes for your wardrobe. It can say casual, relaxed & "I'm going to the mall to find more sweaters!" OR it can say professional, polished & stylish at the office. I believe in getting a neutral colored one so that it will be easier to throw on with any outfit. However, colors are always encouraged by yours truly. `=D

4. Turtlenecks, the new scarves


Okay, maybe not really. But, if you're not in the mood to get tangled up in a scarf, turtlenecks are the best way to go in keeping your neck warm. I say go for a turtle neck that's either wool or cashmere to spare you from adding on more layers when it gets colder. Believe it or not, I never liked turtlenecks, but now I can't get enough of them. I usually reserve them for fall/winter. But these days, fall is feeling like winter, so best bring them out now!! Best part, they'll go with almost anything..skirt, pants..work, going out...it just about works! Although, don't wear one to a club. You'll get hot. `=P

5. The Sweater Jacket... 2 Ways.

Version #1
Is it a robe?!



As much as Old Navy's mannequin commercials scare the crap out of me, I have to say, they tend to be on spot with trends. If you've seen the newest ones (or just watch too much TV like me), you'll see that their two girl mannequins have taken a trip to the Big Apple & sporting their "Cardi-coats" from Old Navy. This style of a sweater isn't exactly new, but it is a new twist on wearing one. It can take the place of a light jacket or can be layered underneath a heavier one. I remember watching Princess Diaries 2 and there was a scene with Anne Hathaway sporting a version of the "cardi-coat" while walking around with Andrew (the guy who wasn't Chris Pine) and loved the way she tied the belt back. That is definitely a great way to style it without having it look like a robe while you're running around town.
Version #2
Go edgy!


Sweater jacket indeed, eh? It looks almost as cool as a leather jacket, doesn't it?! Yeah, that's what I thought, too!! But no!! It's a sweater, and cool one at that. If you're not the type to run around in a sweater that looks like a robe, go for one that passes as an actual jacket. I chose this one from Express, since.. I liked all the zippers. I wanted to try this one on at my local Express store, but alas...it was sold out when I went. `=( So far, this is the only one I've seen that's really caught my eye, but hopefully other brands will come out more styles similar to this one.

6. Classic Sweaters--The V-Neck, Crewneck & Cardigan


If we all wondered why & how the other styles were created, these three are the reasons why. These are the classic sweaters. They can be redone a million times before someone is going to get tired of them. But the best part about these styles? They'll never go out of style. They go with anything, and the best part is that price point wise, you'll be able to find something both affordable & questionable. However, nowadays, I think everyone is just going to spring for the Forever21 & Old Navy knock-offs of these sweaters. Don't you just love price conscious retailers?! They're your best friend during these times. Although, a splurge is always nice, too. `=P

Brands Featured:
1. DKNY
2. James Perse
3. Vince
4. Vince
5. Old Navy (Version #1) & Express (Version #2)
6. Ralph Lauren Polo, Blue Label (V-Neck), Lacoste (Crew Neck) & C&C California (cardigan)