Happy Saturday sweet friends. Today, sweaters are on the docket and as someone who basically lives in sweats right now, I am more than ready to get inspired by the 2022 sweater trends. My hope is that these trends will have me (and you?) swapping out sweatsuits for more pulled-together looks. It definitely feels like we are n season 3 episode 100 of Covid right now, so lately I’ve been ready to make more plans and get out of the house a lot more (safely of course). Do you have any fun plans coming up? If so, here are some warm sweater outfit ideas that are cozy and cool. Let’s get to it.
The 2022 version of the turtle neck does not come to play. Mock necks were reigning for a while, but I am pretty excited to see the OG turtleneck flourish as of late. It’s obviously cozy and great for actually cold climates too (I say this as it’s 71 degrees in LA. Feel free to roll your eyes at me :)).
I personally love a turtleneck in a bright color like above. It feels retro but if you pair it with a sleek pant and minimal accessories, you can easily make it look modern and fresh. And also, why not pair a thick grey turtle neck with a bright sequin high leg skirt?? I am up for anything when it comes to these sweaters.
Here are some of our favorites on the market:
1. Wool-Cashmere Blend Turtleneck Sweater | 2. My Only Sunshine Sweater | 3. Knit Sweater | 4. Turtleneck Knit Sweater | 5. Cozy Oversized Turtleneck Sweater | 6. Turtleneck Cable Knit Pullover Sweater | 7. Turtleneck Wool Knit Sweater | 8. High Collar Knit Sweater | 9. Oversized Knit Sweater
I feel like this trend might be a direct response to Euphoria being all over the internet right now. There are pattern and color combos that I haven’t seen since my shopping at Limited Too days, and that is exciting if not a little disorienting. To be honest, I think with all that’s going on in the world, we all just want to have more fun with our clothing options.
If going bold with bright colors feels like a little much I hear you. Realistically, I don’t wear a lot of colors but I do like some pattern here and there. The black and white pattern sweater is definitely much more my speed, but still adds a little something special to an otherwise plain (but so chic) outfit.
Some top picks:
1. Space-Dyed Cotton Cropped Cardigan | 2. Striped Knit Sweater | 3. Rhombus Knit Sweater | 4. Checks Knitted Sweater | 5. Jacquard Knitted Sweater | 6. Cropped Jacquard Knit Sweater | 7. Rhombus Knit Sweater | 8. Hilde Fair Isle Cardigan | 9. Mixed Leopard Print Cardigan
When you work at EHD, it’s almost inherent that you grow an affinity towards ruffled and sculptural articles of clothing. Emily Henderson does ruffles better than anyone and proves that ruffles and “girly” are not mutually exclusive. Take the above photo for example. The ruffle sweater paired with leather shorts and tall cowboy boots is the perfect combination of edgy and sweet.
I love that a ruffle here and there makes a simple sweater and blue jean combo look very pulled together. It’s just that added extra detail that can level up a plain (but classic) outfit.
Here are some picks we love:
1. Ruffled Cable-Knit Sweater | 2. Ruffle Knit Cardigan | 3. Ruffled Floral Embroidery Sweater | 4. Wool Sweater With Ruffles | 5. Ruffle Knitted Sweater | 6. Frilled Overlay Knit Sweater | 7. Ruffle Mock Neck Sweater | 8. Cotton Ruffle-Sleeve Sweater | 9. Ruffled Contrast Sweater Top
For a very refined, scholarly look go for the collared sweater. It’s very chic. It’s very “French off-duty model”. It’s probably my favorite of all the trends. I am certainly a sucker for preppy staples that will work with anything in your closet.
As much as the collared sweater is preppy, it can be paired with pretty much any pant or shoe style making it a very versatile and timeless trend. I love Jennifer Atilémile’s version paired with trousers and a chunky shoe (and cute doggo to top it off).
And our picks:
1. Cashmere Polo Sweater | 2. Relaxed Collared V-Neck Sweater | 3. Collared Alpaca Blend Cardigan | 4. 100% Cashmere Sweater | 5. Collared Cable Knit Cardigan | 6. Frank Henley Sweater | 7. Ribbed Knit Sweater | 8. Striped Cotton Sweater | 9. Scallop Collar Cardigan
Finally, we have the resurgence of quarter-zip sweaters that I’ve been seeing everywhere lately. I love that the quarter-zip leans a little bit athletic so it’s super cute paired with jeans and sneakers. I have a few quarter-zip sweatshirts that I love and even though they are more on-trend right now, I think this style is classic and stands the test of time.
If you read this blog or follow Emily on Instagram you’ve probably seen her sporting the quarter-zip look (she loves this one by Alex Mill). It’s really the perfect outfit for running errands, for working from home, or for just being a mom. It’s slightly more exciting than a normal pullover sweatshirt but is still effortless and cool.
We love these:
1. Nelle Half Zip Pullover | 2. Crosby Half-Zip Pullover | 3. Rosebriar Cableknit Half-Zip | 4. Glenbrook Half-Zip Pullover | 5. Half-Zip Sweater | 6. Felted Merino Half-Zip | 7. Cable-Knit Half-Zip Sweater | 8. Oversized Half-Zip Sweater | 9. Zip Knit Sweater
So there you have it. Which sweaters are you loving right now? Let’s chat below. xx
Opener Image Credit: Photo by Veronica Crawford | From: The 3 Stylish, Comfortable Pants I Wear ALL the Time (That Don’t Feel Like I’m Wearing Pants)
Soooo cute! Wanna buy em all!! But… I wear plus size. Bummer!!!
Same! I am XXl right now (thanks pandemic!). :-)
Check out Free Assembly sweaters at Walmart.com ? I have a few I love
This doesn’t work for every sweater style but I’ve had luck buying JCrew mens sweaters one to two sizes down from my normal size. This has worked well for me with the collared sweater trend. Bonus: the mens stuff is often cheaper than the womens stuff! So maybe a mens L or XL would work for you?
Love the color of the very first one – and am pleasantly surprised by how Banana Republic seems to have upped its game, lately but the link goes to the Target turtleneck. Also tempted by the very last (Mango) quarter zip (I clearly read the whole post!). I also just got the boxy H&M turtleneck (#3) in the mail and am very surprised at the quality – it looks WAY more expensive. the very first
Got the H&M sweater in cobalt blue….also, please accept this as my vote for an “edit comment” button in any future tech site revamp.
Here’s the link to the purple Banana Republic turtleneck.
I read the whole post looking for the sweater in your top pic and can’t find it?!
Emily’s color is from last year. I have it too. Here’s the link to similar.
I love a lot of these picks, even though this is a trends post, most of them are more on the timeless side, which is great! One thing I wish you could do more of in these posts though is incorporate brands that are clearly producing their clothing ethically. For example, I hadn’t heard of &Other Stories before, but when I clicked through I found out they are part of the H&M group (a company with a bad record of mistreating garment workers and running big greenwashing campaigns). At the same (high) price point you can find many options from brands that don’t abuse their workers and who truly keep sustainability in mind.
I’d love sustainable options, too. Here are some companies worth checking out for sweaters: L’Envers, Outerknown, WVN, Patagonia, Eileen Fisher, and Reformation. I guess I know quite a few brands, but perhaps the list will help the EHD for future fashion posts. The hardest thing is finding options that also have brick and mortar stores, which allow for trying on and to reduce shipping and returns.
add to that list: Misha and Puff, Babaa, Jamie and the Jones
I’m loving this Banana Republic Factory sweater. It has a classic style with a loose tunic length. It’s machine washable and goes in the dryer. It’s soft and warm, but not too warm (I live in Los Angeles). It’s so comfortable and forgiving — and I feel very put-together and happy every time I wear it.
Hi EDH crew-thanks so much for all the good recs-I love the looks! However-is anyone out there like me and can’t wear wool or cashmere (allergic!)? I wish you had posted more cotton or other material sweaters for us weirdo’s who can’t wear almost all the sweaters that are cute at J.Crew, etc! Anyone with me? :-) lol
I can’t wear wool either. It makes me so itchy and miserable. Even a 5% wool content in a garment gets to me.