Fall Essential: The Chunky Sweater

Hi guys! Fall is here, and what better item symbolizes the entrance into Fall than a chunky, oversized sweater. Chunky sweaters are a must for Fall - they are so comfy and warm for the Fall/Winter season, yet you can dress them up & down depending on the mood you're in. Ironic enough, chunky oversized sweaters paired with leggings or skinny jeans can be very flattering on the figure, and can give you a slimmed down look, all while looking comfy & chic. Rest assured, I'm here to give you a couple of different ways to rock the chunky sweater look - ENJOY!!

1. Solid Colored Chunky

Solid colored oversized sweaters especially in cream or light beige paired with your favorite skinny jeans = casual, comfy chic. Give it an extra Fall-esque look with long, loose waves. Ditch those highlights & dye it back to your natural shade. I'm desperately missing my long hair right now!! 

2. Fun in Color Block

  If you're a bit more bold, and looking for a fun twist on oversized sweaters, color block sweaters is 

  the answer. Contrast the baggy sweater with black leggings + ankle booties and this will complete

  your ultimate Fall look. I'm obsessed with ankle booties - especially in camel! Stay tuned next week 

  for my picks on ankle booties!

3. Cable Knit It

There's something so cozy and feminine about cable knit sweaters. Give it an extra preppy look (which I LOVE for Fall) with a collared shirt underneath the sweater. You can pair it with either solid or pattern - for a more subdued look, go with solid, but if you want to add more fun to it, go with pattern of your choice (polka dots, stripes, plaid, etc!)

4. Grunge It Up

I always love the dichotomy of two distinct looks (i.e. cotton & sparkles). Take your favorite chunky sweater but grunge it up a bit with bold, black accents (like the grunge skeleton), black gloves, or black bags with fringes. It toughens up the outfit and can give you a complete polar opposite feel from a more "feminine" soft look.

5. Sweater Maxi Combo

Who says maxi dresses are for Summer? Maxi dresses are not only one of the most comfortable, flattering and forgiving pieces to wear, but they are also surprisingly versatile, too! They're so easy to add layers over - I honestly think it's the perfect transitional piece taking us from Summer to Fall! My biggest tip: it's a smart way to extend your Summer wardrobe and get creative with items you already have in your closet! :)

cheers, julie
(aka cotton and sparkles, @cottonnsparkles, follow me on instagram)

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