With Honors
No fall (and therefore back-to-school contiguous) sweater roundup would be complete without mention of the varsity sweater, so we'll get this one out of the way first. Marc Jacobs and Alessandro Michele gave the preppy high-school staples serious makeovers for their Fall 2016 runways. Gucci's offering, pictured here, came complete with pouf sleeves, cheerleader-worthy chevron accents and a bedazzled panther. Go team (with a patterned skirt).
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With Honors
J.Crew V-Neck Cardigan Sweater With Floral Patch, $98 at J.Crew
With Honors
Tabula Rasa Mikeno Sweater, $350 at Tabula Rasa
With Honors
Vanessa Seward Debardeur Come, $235 at La Garçonne
With Honors
Zara Sport Sweater, $25.90 at Zara
Cable Subscriber
Grandma doesn't knit? No problem. Those craving that classic après–ski style have a wealth of Alp-worthy options to choose from to embrace sweater weather. For instance, the sheep that donated their fur to sweaters like this Ashley Williams checkered cable knit sweater and the following I Love Mr Mittens hand-knitted Angeline Jumper have already produced something more beautiful in their lifetimes than we could ever hope to achieve in ours.
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Cable Subscriber
I Love Mr Mittens Angeline Jumper, $406.13 at I Love Mr Mittens
Cable Subscriber
Gap Cableknit Turtleneck Poncho, $79.95 at Gap
Cable Subscriber
Alexander Wang Crew Neck Cable Long Sleeve Jumper With Intarsia Slits, $612 at Coggles
Cable Subscriber
Pixie Market Cable Knit Cut Out Shoulder Sweater, $106 at Pixie Market
On the Fringe
Altuzarra's Fall 2016 collection was filled with playful, Moroccan-inspired claret fringes. California-born designer Raquel Allegra, known for her textured pieces and modern bohemian aesthetic, also cosigned the tricky-to-style trend. Pair with bodycon bottoms (read: skinny jeans and pencil skirts) that accentuate your swaying sweater.
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On the Fringe
re:named Tassel Sleeveless Sweater, $54 at Shopbop
On the Fringe
Wilfred Free Fei Fei Sweater, $110 at Aritzia
On the Fringe
Harare Jimena Fringed Knit Tank, $358 at Anthropologie
On the Fringe
Raquel Allegra Fringed Open-Front Sweater, $695 at Barneys
Haute Sweats
Industry insiders are forecasting a downswing in the athleisure market. Let's just say we'll believe it when we see it. In the meantime, fashion front-runners like Each x Other and Vetements continue to gild their runways in gymwear. We'll be wearing our oversized hoodies with thigh-high boots and not much else, our crew-neck fleeces with ruffled and/or embellished collars and classic pullovers with white turtlenecks and some good ol' of-the-moment jeans.
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Haute Sweats
Are You Am I Croft Hoodie, $179 at Are You Am I
Haute Sweats
Coach Embellished 41 Sweatshirt, $350 at Coach
Haute Sweats
H&M Oversized Hooded Sweatshirt, $49.99 at H&M
Haute Sweats
Opening Ceremony Kodak Film Strip Crewneck Sweatshirt, $225 at Opening Ceremony
That's a Wrap
Be it a bodycon ballerina-style sweater or an oversized knitted cardigan (like this one from Acne Studios), a wrap is an absolute must-have for sweater weather. It's the ultimate everyday layering item. Hug lower-slung styles around a band tee and checked midi skirt for a cool, laid-back look. Team more kimono-influenced pieces with a bell-sleeve sweater and wide-leg pants to stay toasty and on trend.
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That's a Wrap
Diane von Furstenberg Ballerina Wrap Sweater, $268 at Saks
That's a Wrap
Tibi Merino Wool Shawl, $350 at Tibi
That's a Wrap
& Other Stories Rib Knit Dress, $95 at & Other Stories
That's a Wrap
Reformation Antay Sweater, $298 at Reformation
Sleeve Tricks
We're all about polished, feminine pieces with unexpected silhouettes — in this case we're talking sleeves. Bell-shaped, draped or architectural, creative endings add new interest to a category that once relied on patterns and color for variety. Utilitarian? Not exactly. Worth the maneuvering? Without a doubt. King of the totally impractical and therefore utterly fashionable Marques'Almeida recommends styling with even flashier pants. We'd say coordinate with flares or an A-line skirt.
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Sleeve Tricks
Zara Trumpet Sleeve Sweater, $35.90 at Zara
Sleeve Tricks
Zara Sweater With Tie Detail on Sleeve, $49.90 at Zara
Sleeve Tricks
Opening Ceremony Off-The-Shoulder Sweater, $425 at Opening Ceremony
Sleeve Tricks
Jacquemus La Maille Col Haut, $438 at La Garçonne
Not Your Dad's Half-Zip
Borrow his hat, not his Patagonia. For Fall 2016, Chloe (left), Marni and Stella McCartney made the case for sporty, half-zipped, dad-esque knits and we're ruling in favor. (Hey, sometimes bad can be quite good.) To offset looking like a walking yak and/or marshmallow, pair with straight-leg trousers or a leather or metallic (or both!) midi skirt.
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Not Your Dad's Half-Zip
Isabel Marant Étoile Green Wool Erwin Turtleneck, $290 at SSENSE
Not Your Dad's Half-Zip
J.W.Anderson Mock Neck Sweater, $650 at FWRD
Not Your Dad's Half-Zip
Adidas by Stella McCartney Pink Teddy Fleece Sweater, $250 at SSENSE
Not Your Dad's Half-Zip
Acne Studios Branca Wool Fleece, $360 at Acne Studios
Fun With Funnels
Throat-hugging silhouettes with extra long sleeves walked the Fall 2016 runways of Balenciaga (pictured here) and Victoria Beckham, among others. Cozy with contemporary touches like hi-lo hems and faux leather patches, these updated classics can be layered over dresses, paired with skirts, trousers, denim, you name it. For a more streetwear-savvy take on the trend, opt for logo-bearing turtlenecks a la Gosha Rubchinskiy (often sported by the inimitable North West).
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Fun With Funnels
Daisy Street High Neck Jumper, $38 at ASOS
Fun With Funnels
& Other Stories Turtleneck Sweater, $85 at & Other Stories
Fun With Funnels
Topshop Travelling Rib Boxy Jumper, $65 at Topshop
Fun With Funnels
ASOS Sweater In Rib With Ruffle Neck, $41 at ASOS
Make a Statement
Take a page out of Kate Moss, Poppy Delevingne and Alexa Chung's lookbooks — wear a knit with meaning (however arbitrary). Up the kitsch-chic factor by pairing with a bright skirt and loafers (although Alexander Wang would recommend lampshading and leather accessories).
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Make a Statement
Alice + Olivia Connie Positivity Prescription Sweater, $295 at Shopbop
Make a Statement
Kenzo Off-White Intarsia Logo Sweater, $395 at SSENSE
Make a Statement
Bella Freud 1970 Intarsia Wool Sweater, $430 at Net-a-Porter
Make a Statement
Chictopia Tourist Embroidery Patch Rabbit Fur Blend Cropped Sweater, $245 at Lane Crawford
Loud and Proud
Those who wear sweaters like tees, have a colorful sense of humor and an innate desire to stand out (in/from) the crowd, this one's for you. Sacai-inspired bondage straps totes optional.
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Loud and Proud
ASOS Sweater in Lace Stitch, $46 at ASOS
Loud and Proud
Zara Multi-Stripe Sweater, $25.90 at Zara
Loud and Proud
J.Crew Rainbow Stripe Sweater, $89.50 at J.Crew
Loud and Proud
COOGI Patchwork Crewneck, $575 at COOGI
That image of Sigourney Weaver cuddling a pumpkin that’s floating around the Internet right now? That’s us. We may have a few scorching weeks left, but right now we’re dreaming of crunching leaves and slaloming down mountains (even though we’ve never touched a ski pole). We imagine ourselves relaxing by a softly crackling fire, sipping some sort of hot (spiked) autumnal beverage. Naturally, in said fantasy, we’re wearing a beyond cozy sweater.
We’ve had enough of sticky, hair-mortifying humidity and we’re ready for sweater weather: cashmere, cable knit, intarsia — the works. Oversized, bell-sleeved, fringed and embroidered, sweaters walked the Fall 2016 runways in all textures, patterns and sizes, giving us ample material for our après–summer mood board.
When it comes to hunting down the knits you’ll be wearing well into winter, we’ve done the legwork for you. Office-, campus- and couch-ready, click through the slideshow above to get all wrapped up in this season’s most stylish sweaters. (P.S.: Good news — you don’t have to give up the off-the-shoulder trend just yet.)
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