I know I said I am into sparkly clothes but I am into cosy sweaters too…. You know how it is, some days one feels very sexy, gorgeous, etc. etc., others, one feels like “I need a cuddle”. That’s when a cosy winter jumper is useful. You may even have a “half sexy half cosy outfit”, in case you are not sure about your mood being stable all day long… (not at all likely in women!!)
Only there are two problems: first there’s not much in a way of knitwear which is decently priced and quality at the same time, two, it isn’t really cold enough for them, al least here, in Italy.
Providing it becomes colder, here are a few thoughts on how to wear an oversized cosy sweater:
Lighter colours look “warmer” and more “hugging” than darker ones,
- Madewell cityblock turtleneck sweater
- J.Crew MIXED CABLE SWEATER antique white
- HARLEY OF SCOTLAND™ NOR’EASTERLY SWEATER winter storm
- MICHAEL Michael Kors Jumper – pearl heather (detail)
- MICHAEL Michael Kors Jumper – pearl heather
- LE FOU BY WILFRED MERMOZ SWEATER
- J.Crew WOOL SIDE-ZIP CABLE SWEATER
- MM6 by Maison Martin Margiela lace jumper
- Margaret-Howell CABLE SKI JUMPER MERINO CASHMERE, MIST
very long sleeves too….
- Patrizia Pepe see-through mohair polo neck, emerald green
- Isabel Benenato alpaca and silk polo neck, lead
- Isabel Benenato alpaca and silk polo neck, black
A pattern generally makes your sweater look thicker than perhaps it is, so more wintery, might make you look wider too though.
- J. Crew LAMBSWOOL CLASSIC FAIR ISLE SWEATER neutrals
- Gant Jumper – blue
- Mads Nørgaard KIMI – Jumper – ecru
- HARLEY OF SCOTLAND™ FAIR ISLE SWEATER for J. Crew
- J. Crew LAMBSWOOL CLASSIC FAIR ISLE SWEATER multicolour
Of course a polo or crew neck make tops warmer looking
- Madewell the always turtleneck sweater grey
- Madewell handknit turtleneck sweater
- G-Star AWELIS – Jumper – grey
- Golden goose wool, silk, cashmere polo neck
- Alysi MAGLIA – Jumper – green
- A LA FOIS classic polo neck
as does mohair
- Manila Grace grey mohair jumper with open back (front)
- Manila Grace grey mohair jumper with open back (back)
- Dondup mohair jumper
- Patrizia Pepe dark grey mohair jumper
or raised patterns and melange
- J.Crew MIXED CABLE SWEATER graphite
- Bluegirl Blumarine grey jumper
- Margaret-Howell MHL HEAVY TWEED JUMPER 3 PLY SOFT DONEGAL NAVY
- Pepe Jeans BIMBA – Jumper – blue
- Pepe Jeans BIMBA – Jumper – blue (detail)
Now, how to wear it. Well, what about a pair of skinny jeans or leather trousers with ankle boots (with or without heel).
I really like a shirt or t-shirt which is longer than the sweater and shows at the bottom.
Or a pair of chinos in the same colour of your jumper for a soft, cosy look? In this case I would add lace up shoes or trainers. I rather like a pencil skirt, again perhaps with trainers or ankle boots.
If you are tall enough, it’s also nice to add a full skirt, with heels preferably.
Well, let’s hope in the weather now!
E.