*Not* Your Grandma’s Sweater
As we near the end of summer, it’s time to start thinking about our fall/winter wardrobe. It seems like we just got out our crop-tops and biker shorts but alas it’s almost time to retire them and bring out our scarves and sweaters. So, what does our fall/winter wardrobe look like? We couldn’t help but notice the resurgence of the cardigan. More specific than that, the oversized grandma cardigan. It seems this sweater has come out to play based on our daily streetwear observations and to be honest, we’re here for it! We’ve pulled some our favorite “granny” sweaters and with them some styling tips just for you for this fall/winter season.
The Floral Print Pullover
This Dries Van Noten Floral Alpaca Blend Sweater is giving us such nostalgic vibes of that grandma floral print sweater. This faded floral print pullover. This soft blend of alpaca and merino wool is the perfect sweater for sweater weather. Dries Van Noten is notorious for his unique floral patterns and we think even your grandmother would approve of this pullover. For styling, we’re wearing this sweater with our favorite pair of straight leg, light wash denim and camel suede booties. What would you wear this with?
The Embellished Button-Up
Okay, this button-up is a cross between what we wore to the playground in the 3rd grade and what our grandma would garden in on a brisk, spring evening. This Lirika Matoshi x Dauphinette Oversized Mohair Cardigan is pure nostalgia. Specifically, we’re talking about the absolutely adorable sunflower button detailing. This feature also makes this sweater the perfect summer-to-fall transitional sweater. The fun and playful color and the flower buttons make this feel youthful and free, much like those park days back in elementary school. We’re wearing this sweater over a pair of our favorite biker shorts paired with some fun trainers.
The Sweater with a Twist
Head on, this sweater checks all the boxes of the granny sweater checklist. It's a beige comfort color, it’s oversized and it has that thick knitted wool/yarn element. However, on the back of this sweater, in bold lettering is the classic Burberry monogram. We love the simplicity of this sweater and the classic Burberry lettering on the back, what we love even more is how versatile this sweater is. You could wear this sweater with anything you have in your closet already to make the perfect winter/fall look. We’re taking our favorite black hoodie and layering it underneath this sweater for a fun and cool street style vibe. Adding in our favorite combat boots for the winter and we’re set.
The “Ugly” Sweater
Yes, we said ugly, but this sweater is actually far from it. In fact, this Stella McCartney Keep In Touch Wool Sweater may be the cutest on this list. This oversized, pixelated, patterned sweater is our new obsession. This pullover is definitely in the realm of “ugly holiday sweaters,” meaning it's almost so ugly that it becomes chic. The technicolor palette of this sweater makes it easy to match with other items in our closet and motivates us to really have fun with our fashion and be bold with color. Take your favorite pair of color dyed denim and try this sweater with it, then channel your inner 90s rebel and pair your most quirky pair of boots. See? Now we’re having fun ;).
The Turtleneck
This wouldn’t be a grandma sweater inspired list without a turtleneck moment. This simple but sophisticated oversized sweater from Proenza Schouler is a deep maroon color that is perfect for this upcoming fall/winter weather. This slouchy Twisted Asymmetric Hem Merino Wool Blend Sweater is classic but modern at the same time with it’s oversized fit. Pair this gem with your favorite pair of work trousers and loafers for a chic fall/winter office look. Until next time.
Sincerely,
Kailyn Chadwick, your Closet Correspondent
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