Sweater weather: we either hate the term or love it. Those who fall under the “love” category likely hold the term and all its implications of autumn, pumpkin spice, apple orchards and Halloween near and dear to their hearts. Whether you’re a proponent of “sweater weather” or a full on hater of both the term and the sub-sixty degree weather that comes with fall, there’s no denying that sweaters are debatably the piece with the most practicality for the season.
While our Fashionista is technically wearing a knit cardigan, it falls under the same category as sweaters, serves the same purpose as sweaters do and embodies the same amount of fall as sweaters do. This piece that the Fashionista is modelling proves that sweaters have the power to make a fashion statement, even during autumn when they’re most common. The asymmetric chunky mustard colored stripes on either arm give the collegiate, Ivy League-inspired look in a more fun, less strictly scholarly way. Specks of dark green and magenta thread throughout the black and white give unique dimension to the piece.
Details in the sweater aren’t the only important thing to have in a fall look. The Fashionista is wearing a leather Coach backpack, perfect for carrying books and a laptop, or for using in place of a purse. Small silver details in the zipper pop against the black leather body. Silver from the Fashionista’s dainty necklace coordinates with the backpack as well. She keeps up the 20th century collegiate look with having her phone in hand, something that most of us will readily admit that we do while walking around campus. It’s not always easy to have your technology consistently match with your outfit, but paying attention to details like this can pay off. Keeping it simple with the black phone and sleek black headphones is a surefire way to ensure your phone isn’t the cause of a clash in color.
All these details are simple yet combine in order to create a unique and casual look. Next time you’re sweater shopping, try going for something more out there and something less generic. While a one color sweater may look appealing and easy to style in the store, buying a stand out piece like our Fashionista has will step up your sweater game for the fall.
