We’ve had a pretty wet, cool summer this year so I’m loathe to part with summer right now, HOWEVER, me being a total lover of winter clothing (Crazy right? I love summer temps but the clothes- not so much) I have to admit I’m already developing a sweater shopping list in my head. I love sweaters and I live in them since I’m perpetually cold (I can’t think of one morning this summer where I haven’t had the heat on). My favourite sweater style is the cardigan because I find it so versatile. So below, I’ve started my list of sweater must-haves, well at least the silhouettes I’ll be on the hunt for this fall and winter!
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Grandpa Style
Ok, this is the perfect, classic grandpa cardigan. A.P.C. calls it a coat, but it’s essentially a lined sweater, but this would go with everything-dresses, skirts, jeans, dress pants, etc. I would be living in this if it weren’t for the pricetag.
A.P.C. Short Coat $420
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Versatile Layers
What I like about this cardigan is that it’s a little more formal, but still easy to work into more casual looks. I’d buy it in a large so it’s loose and more casual, but in a smaller size I could see this nicely layered over a tunic length top.
Jcrew Ruffle Cardigan $118
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Cerebral warmth
This pullover is just plain cool. What of Maison Martin Margiela isn’t? Again, I could see this paired with most anything and the ‘tape’ embellishment adding just enough texture and interest.
Maison Martin Margiela pullover $745
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Oversized texture
Sigh, chunky perfection. Another cozy, hand-me-down style cardigan that I’d be living in nonstop.
Miu Miu Cardigan $1129.70
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Neck to Knee Knit
I need more blue in my wardrobe. And more funnel necks, and chunky knit.
Marc by Marc Jacobs XL Cardigan $757.90
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Adaptable Length
Loving this long coat style. Again, this sweater would totally work with something formal or something casual. And think of the possibilities. You could cinch the waist with a beat-up brown leather belt, or some tassels picked up at the fabric store, or a corset belt, or even fasten it with your favourite brooch…
Lanvin Cocoon Coat $1233
Available here
I think J. Crew has some pretty sweet cardigans. They had some last fall/winter that I really liked as well.
The Miu Miu and MBMJ look sooooo cozy.
Yulanda,
I buy at least one or two sweaters from them every fall season. LOVE.
I want another sweater coat so badly.
Nerd question for you: when I respond directly to your comments do you get notified now? (Supposed to since WP supports a threaded comments plug-in, but I want to be sure)
I guess I should’ve hit reply on your reply! oops!
I gave away the only sweater coat I had last winter because it didn’t look that good on me :\
Nerd answer: No, I don’t. I just came back to check.
Noel! I miss you.
I just wanted to tell you that.
Love
Laura
Laura! I miss you too! Would you be game for contributing again?
Howdy!
D’oh! I didn’t know Brann was signed in. That comment was from me!
-Noel