Sweater Weather: 10 Perfectly Patterned Knits for Fall

By Alexandra DeRosa

Updated Oct 09, 2014 @ 11:30 am

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This season's batch of sweaters are far from basic. From fair isle prints to argyle patterns and everything in between, these sweaters have a classic-meets-modern attitude. Designers revisited tried and true patterns—like hounds-tooth, too—but also experimented with fabrics. Mixed-media styles crafted with bands of wool and sheer silk organza take your traditional sweater weather look to a new level. Texture-wise, this season's offerings are as cozy as they are cool. Thick, chunky knits, nubby textures, and plush fabrics like mohair and cashmere serve as double duty: style & service. RELATED: 15 Stylish Wedges Perfect for Fall

How To Wear It:Take them out of the ski lodge with skinny leather pants and heels or a slim knee-length skirt and oxfords. Avoid the kitsch factor with a subdued palette, like a traditional Scottish Fair Isle, or one that weaves a bit of bright into a neutral setting. If you want to wear a different pattern on the top and bottom, keep them in the same color family, as perfected at Vera Wang.

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Runway photos (at top, from left): Vera Wang, Polo Ralph Lauren, Rag & Bone, Emilio Pucci

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With their shawl collars, nubby textures, or Fair Isle patterns, these chunky sweaters have major snuggle-by-the-fireplace appeal. But while they exude ski-village casual (wool socks and sandals entirely optional), don't underestimate how chic and versatile they can be if you play against type.

HOW TO WEAR IT
Take them out of the ski lodge with skinny leather pants and heels or a slim knee-length skirt and oxfords. Avoid the kitsch factor with a subdued palette, like a traditional Scottish Fair Isle, or one that weaves a bit of bright into a neutral setting. If you want to wear a different pattern on the top and bottom, keep them in the same color family, as perfected at Vera Wang.

Runway photos: (left to right) Vera Wang, Polo Ralph Lauren, Rag & Bone, Emilio Pucci