Sweater Weather

Where does the time go? 

One minute it's the end of July and I'm writing about some of my go-to brands and the next minute it's mid-October and I realize I haven't blogged in ages! 

I am not one to sing Autumn's praises: It makes me think of endings and of having to wait six months for spring. I'm a warm weather girl all the way. But one bonus of dipping temperatures is that I get to snuggle up in cosy knits.  Here are seven that will help keep out the chill: 
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The Wilfred (Aritzia) Cyprie Cashmere Sweater

It has a mock turtleneck, and it's slightly cropped, making it a good pairing with higher waisted pants and jeans. It comes in three colours and at $168, the price is pretty good for cashmere. 

Wilfred (Aritzia) Jara Cashmere Sweater 

Aritzia has a lot of pretty sweaters this season, including this one. I bought the same style last year in light grey and I love it. Yellow doesn't look great against my face, but if you can pull it off, GET IT. It's soft, it's luxurious, it's buttery delicious. $198 

Rails Green Leopard Sweater

Animal print how I love thee, let me count the ways! Leopard truly is the new neutral, and I can't seem to get enough of it, especially now that we're seeing it in other colours. This green leopard Rails sweater is a wool blend, and also a bit cropped. (Seeing a trend here?)  Available at Things We Love for $200. 
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Rails Percy Sweater

Another piece from Rails, a brand that started out by making super soft plaid shirts and is now killing it in the sweater game too.  The artfully-placed stars give an otherwise basic grey sweater some sparkle. If I didn't go a bit overboard on the star motif in the past couple of years, I would snap this up. Available at Twist. 

Gap Multicolour Stripe Crewneck Sweater

There is something about a brightly coloured striped sweater that really lifts my spirits. (I have one from last season, but the stripes are a bit thinner.)  This one is a soft wool blend and a reasonable $89. 

White + Warren Puff Sleeved V-Neck Cashmere Sweater 

I borrowed this one for the shoot and fell in love. It's a beautiful warm tobacco (a big colour this season) and it's completely luscious and luxurious. It's also a pretty penny. But I do believe it will be a piece that you'd wear for years to come. Available at Twist Fashions $515. 

Everlane Cashmere Rib Boat Neck Sweater

Of all the necklines, I find the boatneck is the most flattering on pretty much every body type. (V neck is another good go-to.) This icy blue number also comes in grey and black. (I'm trying to tell myself I don't need another black sweater.) Everlane is available online but is currently having a pop-up in Nordstrom $215. 

When it comes to buying sweaters, a few shopping tips:

- I do find that paying a bit more for quality generally gives you a better sweater that will last longer and look better over time.
- A tighter weave usually means less pilling. 
- While cashmere is often more expensive, because it's hand washable, I end up saving money with the cleaning costs in the long run. 
- I recommend a sweater comb that can help remove pilling. The one from Laundress works quite well. 
- And of course, fold your sweaters, don't hang them, so that they don't stretch out. 

​Happy Shopping!