The only tip you need for sweater weather
I am a person of practical solutions when it comes to style. It is all about staying warm in the winter and keeping cool in the summer. As we near cold winter days, a simple tip: layer your sweaters.
One sweater on top of another is how you won't get cold. It seems obvious but there are a few details to layering your sweaters that will keep this formula easy without bulkiness, itchiness, and discomfort.
No one and I mean no one wants to be this kid in A Christmas Story.
The only tip you need for sweater weather | Emily Bode blog | Photo by Leigh Ann Cobb photography
The only tip you need for sweater weather | Emily Bode blog | Photo by Leigh Ann Cobb photography
The only tip you need for sweater weather | Emily Bode blog | Photo by Leigh Ann Cobb photography
1 | Consider sweater length.
What's working here is the first sweater layer hits at the waist. The second layer is a longer sweater cardigan that hits around the knees. This reduces bulkiness, making the look more balanced with different lengths. Choose an open front second layer with buttons, zipper, or clasps to reveal the bottom layer and have more freedom to move.
The only tip you need for sweater weather | Emily Bode blog | Photo by Leigh Ann Cobb photography
The only tip you need for sweater weather | Emily Bode blog | Photo by Leigh Ann Cobb photography
2 | Choose soft fabrics.
There's nothing worse than an itchy wool sweater on dry skin. When I'm in a mood it's either because I'm hungry or I'm wearing unforgiving wool. The problem with this is winter wool is your best bet in keeping super warm. Tips here and here for why wool can be itchy (hint: chemically processed or not 100% wool) and what to do about it.
I've found the softest sweaters at Lee & Birch and Goodwill. I admit I haven't tried other places than those two this year but I'm guessing L.L. Bean, Patagonia, and Everlane have great soft sweaters too. Other soft sweater fabrics I love: cotton and thrifted-cashmere.
The only tip you need for sweater weather | Emily Bode blog | Photo by Leigh Ann Cobb photography
3 | Add a subtle pattern or different textures.
I love starting with a solid color base layer but after my Spring 10x10, I've been burnt out with neutral on neutral looks. It looks pretty online but in real life, an all texture-less neutral outfit looks drab. Add a subtle pattern or mix textures between sweater layers. Velvet with knits is fun or plaid with pearl embellishments is festive. It doesn't have to be super bold, just something to add visual interest.
The wide collar with the black and white chevron pattern on the cardigan and the turtleneck with dotted pearls on the base layer is making this a detailed yet simple look. It's in the neutral family but not boring.
The only tip you need for sweater weather | Emily Bode blog | Photo by Leigh Ann Cobb photography
The only tip you need for sweater weather | Emily Bode blog | Photo by Leigh Ann Cobb photography
The only tip you need for sweater weather | Emily Bode blog | Photo by Leigh Ann Cobb photography
The only tip you need for sweater weather | Emily Bode blog | Photo by Leigh Ann Cobb photography
Whether you're trying to stay warm or get away with a bit more elevated casual look for holiday events, keep this tip in mind to layer your sweaters this season. I hope this helps you stay cozy without the crankiness.
Similar sweater [here] and cardigan [here] by Lee & Birch.
Sorel Joan of Arctic II Wedge boots [here].
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3 easy tips for layering sweaters | Emily Bode blog
