What was once reserved for country clubs and Cape Cod is now draped over the shoulders of NYC’s most chic street-style stars. We’re obviously talking about sweaters, because wearing them the normal way suddenly seems so blah. Here are four ways to wear the layering trend next season and beyond.
The Preppy Sweater Trend That Cool Girls Now Swear By
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Published Mar 13, 2019
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Over Another Sweater
Wanna double up on warmth? Make it cooler by layering a second sweater over your shoulders. Bonus points for sticking with the same color scheme.
Get the look: J.Crew sweater ($98); n:philanthropy leather joggers ($248); Theory sweater ($375)
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Over A Blouse
Add a fun twist to a plain cotton blouse by layering a bold sweater in a poppy color. You can go equally bright on the bottom and it still won’t feel like overkill.
Get the look: ASTR the Label pants ($98); LNA blouse ($108); Rag & Bone sweater ($210)
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Over A Jacket
What good is a sweater if you can’t see it under your jacket? Wear it on the outside, in place of a scarf.
Get the look: Levi’s jeans ($98); Anine Bing shirt jacket ($299); Jenni Kaye sweater ($345)
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Over A Trapeze Dress
There’s nothing wrong with a simple dress and heels…but this sweater makes it way more memorable. Behold, our spring/summer/fall uniform.
Get the look: Donna Karan New York dress ($135); Eileen Fisher sweater ($398)
