Three sweaters hang in our collection right now, and each one gives you more than one way to wear it. Two change shape on their own: the Brigitte with a V you can turn to the front or the back, and the Gloria with a turtleneck that buttons on and off.
Learn how to style a sweater alongside the pieces you already own, and a small run of knits will carry a full season of outfits without asking much of you on a busy morning.
Key Takeaways
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Three sweaters, six outfits each, and half the pieces are already in your closet.
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The Brigitte turns its V front or back, giving two necklines from one knit.
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The Cary comes in warm taupe, a neutral that works with everything else you own.
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The Gloria adds or drops a turtleneck, so one sweater handles two kinds of cold.
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A short table sorts the three, so you know which one to reach for first.
Styling the Brigitte Linen Sweater
The Brigitte Linen Sweater in oatmeal has a chunky waffle knit of linen, cotton, and a little nylon, so it holds its shape through wear. Its wide V works to the front or the back, the cuffs fold short or drop long, and inner shoulder snaps hold it straight across the shoulder. Styling a sweater with this much built-in range takes little effort across most of the year.
The V worn to the front
A deep V opens the neckline, so a covered layer underneath fills the gap and a boxy knit reads neat up top.
Layer the James tee below, add the Beverly Wide-leg Pant in navy and loafers, and fold the cuffs once for a shorter sleeve.
Straight jeans and sneakers
Texture carries a plain outfit when the colors stay simple, so a chunky knit against flat denim gives an easy pairing with something to look at.
Wear it with your own indigo jeans and white sneakers, cuffs rolled once at the wrist, and head straight out.
The V turned to the back
Turning a neckline to the back changes a look without changing a single piece, and it moves the open detail to the shoulders as the higher front covers more. Wear the V facing back with the Marilyn Accordion-Pleated Midi Skirt and the sleeves left long, ready for a lunch or a gallery afternoon.
Trousers under a trench
A tuck under a long coat marks the waist so stacked layers keep a shape, and one tone from shoulder to hem lengthens the line.
Tuck the sweater into your own wide-leg trousers, throw a trench open over the top, and step into ankle boots for a cool commute.
A white shirt under the wide V
A collared shirt under a loose knit adds a firm edge at the neck, and the open V puts more of the shirt on view. Wear the Donna Button-Down Shirt in white under the sweater with the collar and a little of the placket showing through the V, then pair it with the Beverly Long Wide-leg Pant in black.
Denim shorts on a warm day
A lighter knit carries a cold-weather shape into warm weather, so keep the rest of the outfit bare and flat to hold the season in place. Pair the sweater with your own denim shorts and flat sandals for an early-fall afternoon, since the linen in the blend breathes on its own.
Styling the Cary Crew-Neck Sweater
The Cary Crew-Neck Sweater in warm taupe pairs wool with nylon in a cardigan stitch, and that nylon keeps the elbows from going baggy by a second season. It tucks in cleanly, and the taupe works with every other color in the collection, the sort of neutral a fall capsule wardrobe is built around. Cool weather is where it does most of its work, and styling sweaters in a shade like this keeps the rest of an outfit open.
A crisp shirt underneath
A collar and folded cuff from a soft crew add structure and a second texture, taking a casual knit toward the office. Wear the Donna Button-Down Shirt in white beneath it, or any crisp poplin shirt you already own, collar out, and the cuffs turned back over the sleeves.
Tucked into a pleated skirt
A front-tuck marks the waist under a boxy sweater and lets pleats fall fuller from the hip. Tuck it into the Marilyn Accordion-Pleated Midi Skirt, or a pleated midi from your closet, and add a belt at the waist.
Under a soft blazer
An unlined blazer layers over a knit without adding bulk, and near tones on the two hold a long line. Slide it under the Katharine Double-Breasted Blazer in navy, or your own soft, unstructured blazer, with a full-length trouser for the coldest days.
With straight jeans
A warm-toned shoe against cool denim pulls an outfit together, and a neutral knit on top keeps the whole thing low-key. Wear it with straight indigo jeans and brown loafers, or swap the jeans for the Beverly Wide-leg Pant to sharpen it.
Knotted over the shoulders
A sweater over the shoulders carries a warm layer you don't need yet and drops a second color at the neckline. Knot it over a tee and skirt from your closet, or over the James tee and a Classic Six skirt, sleeves crossed at the front.
Dressed for the evening
A firmer, sleeker bottom dresses a soft knit up for evening, and a mid neutral keeps a darker look from going flat. Pair it with a leather or suede skirt and knee-high boots from your closet, or the Beverly Long Wide-leg Pant in black with a heel.
Styling the Gloria Convertible Sweater
The Gloria Convertible Sweater in black is a wool and cashmere knit with a turtleneck that buttons on and comes off, so one sweater covers an open crew neck and a closed neck from the same spot in the drawer. Black is the darkest color we work in, and it keeps the sweater outfits below simple to put together.
Turtleneck up, all in black
Stacking layers that each weigh less than the last keeps an all-black outfit lean, and one unbroken color reads sharp. Button the turtleneck on and add the Katharine Double-Breasted Blazer in black, or your own tailored blazer, over a full-length black trouser for a cold commute.
A collar showing at the crew
A white collar lightens a run of black at the neck and adds a clean point of difference without another color. Take the turtleneck off and set a white shirt below with the collar out, the Donna Button-Down or a poplin shirt from your closet, over a pleated skirt.
Over a shift dress
Layering a knit over a dress carries a mini into colder weather, and tights close the leg for the season. Pull it on in crew mode over the Twiggy Shift Dress in ivory or a long-sleeve mini you already have, and add tights for an early-cold morning.
Turtleneck with denim
Weight gives a plain outfit some presence, and a dense knit brings that to casual denim on its own. Button the turtleneck back on with straight jeans and ankle boots you already have, or the Beverly Long Wide-leg Pant in black for a cleaner line.
Crew neck for the evening
An open neck and a heel are two small moves that push a knit toward evening. Drop the turtleneck and add a tailored trouser, your own or the Beverly, with a low heel and a pair of gold hoops.
Turtleneck with a midi skirt
In cold weather, tall boots close the gap to a knee-length hem so a skirt still works. Wear the turtleneck up with a midi skirt and tall boots, the Marilyn or one from your closet, meeting the hem at the shaft.
Which Sweater to Pick First
Start with the weather you actually dress for.
The lighter linen blend of the Brigitte carries spring through fall, the Cary suits the cool middle of the season, and the Gloria holds up once it turns cold.
Palette settles the rest, since oatmeal, taupe, and black each work easily in a neutral wardrobe. The simplest way to style a sweater from here is to match its weight to your day and let one of the three cover most of it.
See the full run of sweater styles across our sweaters for women collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
The James tee goes under the Brigitte for a plain neckline, and the Donna Button-Down Shirt works under the Cary or the Gloria when you want a collar and a folded cuff on show. The easiest way to style a sweater for a cooler day starts with that first layer, since it sets how covered the neck reads.
Two of them do. The Brigitte turns its V to the front or the back and cuffs short or long, and the Gloria buttons its turtleneck on or off, so each one gives you two looks from a single piece.
Wash cold on a gentle cycle or dry clean, then lay the sweater flat to dry, not on a hanger, which keeps the shoulders from stretching. Fold it for storage, and a cashmere comb clears any pilling on the Gloria after heavy wear.
Loafers or flats cover the milder weeks, ankle and knee boots take over once it turns cold, and a low heel suits an evening look. Your shoe choice sets how dressy the sweater outfits read, so keep two neutral pairs and let them move each look between day and night.
Two or three in one palette will cover a full fall once the colors clear each other, especially when a couple of them layer more than one way. Styling sweaters around a fixed set of neutrals keeps every top working with every bottom, so you reach for the same few pieces all season.
