Fall Sweaters I Have in My Closet

Fall, or autumn, is my favorite time of year. Unlike many, I abhor daylight saving time and look forward to the dark coming earlier and getting into bed earlier. Although I live in a warm, humid climate, my sweater collection could rival those who live in, say, Minnesota. Perhaps I’m willing cold weather to my life by having all of these fall sweaters. Some of the are short sleeves, some are long sleeves, and some hit just below my elbow. Any way you slice the sweater, I love wearing them. Sweaters are my favorite look of the season. I’ve shopped far and wide for the ones I’ll tell you about today. They have all held up really well, and some I’ve owned most for years. Don’t be afraid to go bold, either. There’s nothing more fun than a fun fall sweater.

Fall Sweaters I Have in My Closet

Because I don't live in a super cold climate, most of my sweaters aren't heavy materials. This is very much a fall wardrobe, not so much winter in Alaska. I do travel annually to Europe during the winter months, and it gets cold, but not unbearable. I've also learned to layer, and that's more important for me than the materials of the sweaters. Though, I do stick to natural materials like cotton, wool, or cashmere. I'm not a huge fan of synthetic for many reasons, environmental being one, breathability another. I'll share some of my favorite brands with you here, and I think you'll find some good picks.

Sezane Betty Cardigan

Sezane

Sézane has had the Betty sweater in their collection for years. I'm a big fan of the variety of colors they have this season, and can attest to the versatility of this cardigan. It can be worn as a stand-alone sweater, or open with a shirt underneath. Purple is not a color I own a lot of, but when I saw this shade, I had to have it. I've worn this sweater so many times, and I always get compliments on it. It's been to several countries with me, and it looks like the day I bought it. Sézane is a brand that I've stayed loyal to for many years, as their collection continues to impress me. Some seasons are better than others, but somehow I almost always find something to purchase from them!

Some favorites from Sézane right now: Emile cardigan, Jacob jumper (love!), Sami jumper, Betty sweater.

Boden Embroidered Animal Sweater

Boden

Boden really makes some fun fall sweaters with animals or other cute prints on them once in a while. While it is their typical style because they can be quirky, they mostly lean towards traditional and evergreen clothing with a little flair. My first sweater from them came with beautiful, colorful embroidered animals on the collar. Every time I wear it, I got loads of compliments. Expressing yourself through your clothing is something I always encourage people to do. It's a bit of a form of creativity, and getting creative can be fun. Boden's clothing makes it easy to show the world who you are by the way you dress. It truly transforms most outfits from boring to brilliant, and it doesn’t take too much. I'm also a fan of Boden's coats. The Carlisle and St. Albans are high on my list this season.

Some of my favorite sweaters from Boden right now are: chunky collar knitted jacket, jewel knitted jacket with hearts, Eleanor Fair Isle, Elizabeth swan sweater.

Alex Mill Button Back Sweater

Alex Mill

The fit of these sweaters is a dream for me. I am a petite person, as I’ve noted before in another article about petite clothing, and it’s hard to find fun fall sweaters that don’t swallow me. Alex Mill was a great find for me, as they aren’t necessarily marketing to petite women, but their sweaters fit petite women. I own a couple of sweaters with button details and I absolutely love both of them. Any type of detailing that sets a ho-hum sweater apart has my name written all over it. Their clothes in general are top notch, great quality. and not break-the-bank prices for quality sweaters. I’ve become a huge fan and somehow cannot stop buying their products although I use them for very few days of the year. I suppose they will last forever this way. Le sigh.

Some of my favorites right now are: The Paris Sweater, Elle striped sweater (selling fast and on sale), Nico crewneck cardigan, Taylor rollneck cardigan.

Quince

It's no secret that Quince has quickly risen to the top of my love list of clothing, plus everything else they make. They make everything with such high quality, and I have been buying and testing their products out for years. I've got anything from bed sheets to bath towels to linen shirts. Their wool and cashmere and cotton sweaters are remarkably priced, and they are absolutely perfect to add to your fall sweater collection. Many people I know swear by this company as well, and they have definitely become my tried and true for many items of clothing. I'm excited to feature Quince on here and show you the amazing pieces they have if you've never had the pleasure of discovering them. I'm thrilled to be your introduction!

Some of my favorites from Quince are: cropped cotton polo sweater, Mongolian cashmere short sleeve sweater, fisherman crew sweater, Yak wool turtleneck.

The Day I Bought This Sweater

Anything from Modern Millie

A brand I found while traipsing around Salem, MA on my solo trip was Palava. I only own one sweater from them, but could own one of everything that I found while shopping at Modern Millie. Modern Millie carries the absolute best fun fall sweaters, as well as many other items that you’ll want to take home. The best part is that they have an online shop, so you don’t have to travel all the way to Salem to enjoy the quirky clothing. I do highly recommend that you travel there to see the shop for yourself, but if you can’t, do shop online. My squirrel sweater is truly one of my favorites, and I enjoy wearing it around Thanksgiving. It’s just so cute and festive. And it's 100% organic cotton - yes!

Michael Stars Sweater in Paris!

Michael Stars

Michael Stars is a brand I discovered about 25 years ago. Their whole idea was to make a cute t-shirt that was stretchy and one size. The problem with a one-size-fits-all is that it never does. Eventually they started making sizes, and I fell in love again with the brand. Now I own multiple pieces, as they are very classic, easy to style, comfortable, and cute. The sweater in the picture is a lounge sweater, but I own others that I would actually wear out of the house. If you haven't discovered Michael Stars yet, this is a great find. I love having basic pieces at affordable prices, and this is a fantastic brand to build that type of wardrobe with.

Some favorites from Michael Stars right now: Leonora puff sleeve sweater, Lara mock neck rib sweater, Merle stripe sweater.

It's Sweata Weatha!

All I can think about when the weather turns is that clip from SNL of Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler going back and forth saying “oh my gosh it’s sweata weatha,” It’s so accurate for so many of us ladies. We’re desperate to get out of the sweaty mess of summer and into our beautiful sweaters. Fun fall sweaters rule my closet, and I am delighted to break them out. Let’s get excited, friends. And let’s get into those seasonal clothes that make us feel so warm and fuzzy, literally and figuratively. Let’s see what you’ve got!

If you liked this blog, you might also like the one I wrote about my favorite winter coats and another on my favorite winter boots.

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