Chunky and sweaty
big and bulky
oversized and sloppy
Sounds like a nightmare of adjectives...
Well this years ultimate fall/winter must have ins't exactly that, but it has the same characteristics.
Im talking about the classic sweater.
A big
chunky
thick
oversized
sweater.
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| forever21.com |
Now, much like a lot of clothing in stores these days, I feel that the kind of sweater that is "in" is much different from the kind of sweater or cardigan you usually think about.
Simple sweaters are key.
None of this polka dots, stripes, hearts, stars, horse shoes, clovers, blue moon stuff, pots of gold, rainbow and a red ballon you see on a lot of sweaters.
An appealing look on someone is one that shows off the body but doesn't distract from natural beauty. The more simple the better.
Now, I'm not saying that sweaters with designs on them are necessarily bad, I'm just saying you must be very careful on what is tasteful with stripes and colors and what is not.
There is such a strictly fine line between what looks food and what looks tacky.
Your best bet for this season is to stick to bright solid colors, or neutral subtle designs.
The best kind of sweater for this year is the chunky sweater.
The chunkier the better when it comes to sweaters.
So why are chunky sweaters so attractive and big this winter? Its very simple actually. They're simple.
Simplicity (believe it or not) has actually been what everyone has been craving this year and part of last year. It shows off natural features and makes you easier to look at. Its the same concept when it comes to dresses and t-shirts. Think about it...
The best kind of dress is a little black dress.
The best kind of shirt is your favorite color v-neck with a soft material.
Our jeans are solid colored and we wear black skirts all the time when going out.
Another factor that makes simple sweaters so popular is they are convenient. A bright pink sweater with black leggings is a simple winter look that will make you look put together and keep you comfortable. With patterns you need to match things, and make sure everything is put together. And when all is said and done, you might look silly and over done with colors to other people.
With solid colored sweaters, you run less of a risk of being "too much".
Another reason college students and young adults love solid colors and crave it (even when you don't think about it) is you look more adult when you wear a solid color.
Patterns are related to children and their clothing print
Simplicity, connivence and maturity. Three good reasons that solid colors in sweaters (or clothes in general) are better to sway towards.
So, the reason I go on this simplicity tangent of solid colors within an article about sweaters is because sweaters have been notoriously known for being ugly and overdone and out there. Something your crazy aunt that you avoid talking to at family reunions would wear and tell everyone "I made this!!! I can make you one too!"
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| They're little Santas! Ain't that cute? |
I know this article is mainly opinion based, but I am just saying... I see a lot of sweaters with designs on theme in stores and a lot of sold out solid sweaters. Forever21.com was out of all solid colored chunky sweaters last time I checked. So... take that as you will.
Now... with that being said. Lets move on to what STYLE of sweaters you would be on the look out for...
Chunky Sweaters
Chunky solid colored give the "snow bunny" look. These come in many different shapes sizes and colors. A chunky sweater is one that looks like this
Its basically the definition of a sweater. A knitted simple design typically solid colored sweater.
You will look soft, simple, and cuddly. Just like an Arctic rabbit.
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| "Snuggle with me." |
This is the kind of sweater that give the "snow bunny" look. It gives off the i'm-super-snuggly-come-cuddle-with-me-because-I-am-made-with-a-soft-material effect.
It truly is the simple, sweet, chunky sweater that makes you look adorable even in the worst of weather.
**Tip**
Keep on the look out for crop top and longer/oversized chunky sweaters.
They are a way to take a classic clothing article that has been around for literally decades, maybe even centuries, with a more modern style.
Wear your chunkies right!
Wear your chunkies right!
Tightish Sweater Dresses
Sweater dresses, also know as "knit dresses", are also very popular this year. Much like the simple chunky sweaters, they are cozy and simple. In fact they are even more simple because they don't even require a bottom (other than some black leggings or tights).
The best part about these dresses is the fact they make you look more put together. A sweater dress can be worn to anything from a casual party to a job interview. It has a huge range of appropriate settings to where theme to.
**Tip**
Sweater dresses this year are much different than sweater dresses from last year. Look for ones that are more form fitting and simple. Last year and the year before it was more acceptable to wear the "baby doll" style but this year, you just look like a child.
Get the over sized looking ones, the ones that look like your boyfriend gave you this sweater and it just HAPPENS to over your booty
or
Get the tight ones that show off your lady curves, but also still look make you look like Ski Slope Barbie.
Here are some more tips to put together a sweater dress look
Designer/ Retro Graphic Sweatshirts
These are the kind of sweaters that are just fun. The ones you wear when you go to the movies with your friends, wear to an early class, or to a guys apartment that you like. It gives you a humorous style with a look that say "I'm just funny and trendy... and I didnt even try to be".
Graphic sweatshirts (especially retro looking ones), oversized, sequence, and burnout are good examples of simple sweatshirts that are easy and silly. Keep an eye out for retro looking university or business sweatshirts (such as the FBI Urban Outfitters one) at thrift stores and garage sales.
I have a hot pink one with a giraffe wearing glasses on it.
These are very simple and fun. They will make you look a little less serious and more bright.
Be on the look out for unique sweatshirts.
Hopefully this gives you a better idea of clothing to add to your closet
Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, American Apparel, Old Navy, Aerie, JCrew and thrift stores are probably your best bet to find these clothing articles.
People looking fine in sweaters!
People looking fine in sweaters!
Remember; simple, soft, cuddly, and bright.
Don't go crazy with stripes and dots.
You may think you look good, but you could just be a hot mess.
Stay Trendy!
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