2 Essential Sweaters for Winter 2022
According to our Stylist, Tinsley
I don't know about you, but I live in sweaters around this time of year. Every year when the cold weather starts rolling in, I immediately pull out my sweater boxes and take inventory. Some need a minor repair, or a good shave with the ole’ sweater shaver, and some just never worked for me and need a new home.
For me, it’s important to add a few new sweaters into the mix every fall and winter because of how delicate knits can be if worn too much over a short amount of time. I treasure the carefully selected collection of sweaters in my closet, and I want to keep them feeling fresh by properly taking care of them and not over-wearing.
I was thrilled when ABLE introduced more sweaters than ever this season, and I’ve come to the conclusion that these next four sweaters are essential to every woman’s winter wardrobe, including mine!
1) A Cropped Cardigan
Why I love it:
When it comes to classic knits, I’ve sometimes struggled with what to do with the extra length at the bottom. That’s why I often gravitate towards a cropped sweater. I constantly find myself reaching for our Ruth Cable Knit Cropped Cardigan because it is such easy, yet stylish, throw-on pieces. The design details on Ruth also feel extra luxe, so most of the styling work is already done for me.
How I wear it:
I like to keep it casual with a tighter tank, like the Lise Ribbed Tank, or looser tee, like the Mae Drapey Tee, underneath and some layered necklaces or bold hoops for added style. The best part about a cardigan is the ability to button or unbutton--the styling options are endless.
2) A Relaxed Turtleneck
Why I love it:
This one is a classic. Our team of designers here at ABLE made all of my turtleneck dreams come true when they designed the Jana Patterned Turtleneck Sweater. The step-hem on the sweater makes it so easy to tuck in the front when you’re wanting to show off a bit more waist, and the contrast in the neck, cuffs, and hem help to break up the oversized look and create more definition.
How I wear it:
I love wearing the Jana untucked, with a fun pair of pants, like our Mabel Corduroy Cigarette Pant, that are a bit tighter in order to show off the fullness of the sweater. When it comes to wearing a turtleneck, I always like to throw my hair up and add a statement pair of earrings. You’ll look ultra put-together in an instant.
Pro tip:
Ladies, let’s take care of our sweaters, yes? You’ve just spent your hard-earned dollars on that new sweater that you are so excited about, so let’s keep that “new car smell” feeling for as long as we can. Don’t hang your sweaters; store them in sweater boxes or in drawers. Hanging your knits can result in stretching over time, and that pesky little hanger indent at the shoulder. And, I know how time-consuming this is, but hand wash or wash on the delicate cycle in a delicates laundry bag, and line dry or else you’ll be spending more hard-earned dollars to replace them.
