The Layered Sweater Trend Is Serving Up Double The Warmth

Fall and winter are all about layering. We'll do whatever it takes to slay while staying warm and cozy. Thankfully, the current cool weather trends are aligning with our desire to layer up and stay snug. As such, the layered sweater trend is an answer to our prayers. Pairing different sweaters together is a great way to play with textural looks; a crew neck sweater underneath an open cardigan is a perfect example of this. Keep a hint of white t-shirt peeking out at the top and you're really working the layered look. Everything from turtleneck sweaters, cardigans, crewneck sweaters, chunky knits, and more are working together to keep us snug. Even shackets, the happy marriage of a button down shirt and a jacket, are a major part of the conversation. 

This double layering technique also helps make a repeat outfit new; all you have to do is change the final layer. So for those who prefer keeping minimal closets or use capsule wardrobes, this is a great solution for creating new looks. For the rest of us, the wardrobe maximalists, layering sweaters just adds to the fun. 

Work a thick, brown sugar turtleneck underneath an open-front cardigan. Designed in a loose silhouette, both pieces feature the same pronounced, rib finish, giving a harmonious effect to the thick pieces. Rather than appearing bulky, the pieces work together well. The cardigan's dropped sleeves give the look a casual, sumptuous feel without appearing too dressy. Keep the rest of the look simple and neutral, since the tonal pieces tell enough of a story. 

Take a chance on camo! A layover cardigan, fully buttoned up, works perfectly over a white turtleneck sweater as a way to layer for the cooler months. Since camo is back in a big way, a camo cardigan is a perfect way to play with the edgy print while embracing the feminine cut of the cardgian. Work the two sweaters over a leather midi-skirt. Finish off the layered look with sunglasses. 

This is not your grandmother's cardigan set. These classic tops are getting reworked as essential pieces in edgy outfits. Plus, we love the versatility of a cardigan set, since the piece is, by nature, a layering match made in heaven. Treat the set as a top in and of itself, and wear a luxurious hoodie over the set. A small peek of a white, cotton t-shirt underneath gives the look an added dimension. Pair with a structured, black leather bag and statement glasses. 

Get busy! A cardigan, no matter how lively the print, works well as an open piece underneath anything. Embrace energetic prints by pairing a cardigan with a leopard print shacket for the perfect fall outerwear. We don't always have to wear neutral tones! If the weather allows, rock a crop top. If it's too chilly, a fitted, white turtleneck is the perfect base layer for these fun prints. 

Nothing is cooler than wearing a cardigan as a scarf. We love this loose, layered effect. Drape a simple, woolen cardigan over your shoulders and tie casually as a scarf. Wear a black turtleneck as the base, then layer with a dark blazer, and bring in the wrap sweater as the final piece. If you'd rather work only with sweaters, wear a turtleneck underneath a cardigan, then tie a second cardigan around your neck for that perfect scarf-neck finish that's so effortless. Cool sunglasses give the look a deliberate finish. 

Here's proof that the layered sweater look can also play with length. Wear a thin, ruffled maxi-cardigan underneath a tonal, long plaid shacket for a perfect fall combination. A purple maxi dress as the base keeps the look whimsical and flouncy, while the thick stripes of the plaid gives the outfit a solid finish. Just because it's colder outside doesn't mean you have to pack away your summer dresses; instead, keep them in your repertoire with strategic layering. You can rock them all year long!