This week is a guide to finding the perfect black sweater(s) for you. Breaking it down by style, composition & fit, and styling ideas for how and where to wear them.
Pulled Together with a High V-Neck
I have been noticing this neckline pop up everywhere and I really like the styling options it offers. The higher v- neck is great with a tee shirt poking out, a shorter chain necklace, a turtleneck, or as I am wearing above, with a button down.
Tried & True Thin Knit
My most worn sweater style since I can remember. I like to tuck thin sweaters in to nip my waist. I pair them with anything and everything including loose trousers, A-line skirts, or dark jeans.
Turtleneck, Texture, & Three Different Shapes
Because I live in Los Angeles a turtleneck has not been in heavy rotation. But last week when I cleaned out my closet and realized I didn’t even own one, so I went on the hunt. I found this High Sport cable knit that feels a little more special and is cotton knit -so not too hot to wear on our mildly chilly LA days. I love how the cable knit feels like a textural element with straight leg trousers.
Oversized & Effortless
The Row’s Ophelia sweater has been in heavy rotation for me since 2014. I have it in a few colors, and I wear it ALL THE TIME. It’s oversized but holds its shape, soft but doesn’t pill, comfortable but polished. I have never regretted purchasing because I get my price per wear and then some. As for all below- I love the chunky collars and cuffs.
Boyfriend, Mid-Weight & To Wear Everywhere
This sweater is truly a chameleon. I wear it for travel, work, weekend, and a casual dinner. If it happens to be at the dry cleaner when I am about to get on a plane, I panic, I don’t know what else to wear- so now I have two. It is perfect to throw over a tee shirt en route, pack in your carry-on, and wear it to dinner once you land.
See you next week!
x
ali
The COS black skirt, snapped it up. The unfinished hem is so good.
I was listning to Ezra Glass' podcast on taste. Grateful for your (and Leandra Medine Cohen's) Substack(s). For sure more room for depth than IG.
Love your brown loafer boot with black ensemble. Love your whole aesthetic !