Off-the-shoulder sweaters are a quintessential blend of sporty, casual, comfortable, and cool; they are a perfect layering piece for the transition from warm weather to frigid: Fall. This Fall, shop for off-the-shoulder sweaters in warm, earthy tones. However, sweaters are not typically marketed as "off-the-shoulder," so you must discern, when shopping for one of these, whether or not the sweater in question fits the criteria.
- Look for a loose-fitting sweater with a wide neck. Sweaters that are loose enough to swim in can make you look like a vagabond, while sweaters that are too tight not only remove the coolness factor of the over-the-shoulder sweater, they are difficult to layer comfortably, and they make you look like you are begging for attention.
- Look for non-bulky material. The sweater should have a laid-back air about it. It should flow easily with your movements, not inhibit them. So, instead of looking for a chunky-knit sweater, look for one made out of super-soft cotton or even jersey.
Off-the-shoulder sweaters can be worn alone with skinny jeans (as a rule, if you have something loose on top, wear something well fitting on the bottom) or, as pictured, with shorts and thigh-high socks. Also, they can be layered over an
ultra-feminine top -think lace, ruffles, or chiffon- and skinny jeans or shorts and thigh-highs to go along with a facet of the
minimalism trend, where, instead of wearing pieces with vibrant colors or patterns to enliven an outfit, pair pieces with discrete, or contrasting, textures.
Please do not wear this in a formal setting.
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