Sweaters

How to Cut a Tee to Refashion It

Plain, boring tees may have little place in a true fashionista's wardrobe, but that doesn't mean they have to go entirely to waste. Rather than kicking these dull duds to the curb, DIY divas can create totally fierce, trendy designs by...

About Wool-and-Cashmere Blends

Finding a wool-and-cashmere form-fitting sweater makes all those hours of searching for the perfect item worth it. Wool blends help retain heat, so you’ll stay warm even in nose-crinkling temperatures. Cashmere blends make your clothing feel...

How to Put a Shirt on a Hanger

Putting a shirt on a hanger seems like the ultimate no-brainer, but believe it or not, you're probably doing it wrong. It's worth taking the time to re-evaluate the way you hang your shirts and form some new habits. Properly hung shirts look...

Acrylic vs. Wool Hats

Wool and acrylic hats can be easily mistaken for one another -- well, at least the knitted varieties. If you are looking for a knitted hat -- you know, the ones with the pompoms -- both fibers can work. However, wool is not merely used for ski...

How to Dry a Hand-Washable Sweater

Your delicate sweaters require a gentle hand for washing -- but it’s the drying that can leave them looking stretched-out and irregularly shaped. When you wash your sweaters, they may lose some of their original shape, especially at the...

How Can I Alter a Turtleneck Sweater?

Find yourself frustrated with sweater styles you can't actually wear? No fashion maven's wardrobe needs to give up space to garments that just don't jibe with her personal tastes. Whether you've come across a turtleneck sweater that doesn't fit...

What Can You Do About a Fuzzy Cashmere Sweater?

Cashmere is luxury. A cashmere sweater is soft and classy, not to mention, pricey. It’s no wonder “cashmere” starts with “cash.” Like any luxury item, you have to care for it carefully, or it’s money down the...

Rules for Chunky Sweaters

While the idea of putting something “chunky” on your body may not sound oh-so-figure flattering, there are ways to make a chunky sweater work for you in a big way. From keeping you warm and chic to complementing a figure-hugging pair...

The Beauty of the Ugly Sweater

The UGS -- ugly Christmas sweater -- is not a garment a person generally associates with style. Acquiring the loudest, weirdest, most tacky holiday sweater in existence is pretty much the end game. Finding the most awesomely awful crocheted...

How to Keep Cashmere From Fraying

Once you've shelled out the big bucks for a fabulous cashmere sweater, the last thing you want to see is sweater damage. But those same silky fibers that make your cashmere sweater so awesomely soft also make it delicate and prone to tiny tears...

What Is an Acrylic Sweater?

When the temperature drops, it's time to go purchase some new sweaters. But as any girl knows, there is a wide variety of knits to choose from. From cashmere to wool to acrylic, it's hard to know which blend is best for you. If the the word...

Do Long Sweaters Go With Skirts?

As is the case with many fashion questions, the answer to whether or not you can wear long sweaters with skirts is: it depends. The cut of a long sweater and skirt can make you look slim and sophisticated, or make you look like you're drowning in...

How to Fix the Fur of the Sweater

Scour furrier websites or call local salons to convey your sad tale of a ripped sweater fur and you may be persuaded to bring the fur in for mending. Oh, and don’t forget your checkbook. Don't worry; as long as you know which end of the...

Can Argyle Sweaters Be Dressy?

If you think the checkered diamond patterns of argyle belong only on old-man golf sweaters, think again -- argyle is a print you can dress up as easily as you can dress it down. It's easy to make argyle look casual, so to dress it up, you have to...

How to Keep Cashmere Sweaters From Getting Holes

You shell out a lot of money for cashmere sweaters, so you need to protect them. Otherwise, you're going to end up with a lot of expensive rags! Although cashmere is a durable fabric and regular wear isn’t likely to damage it, improper...

Can You Shrink Wool Sweaters a Little Bit?

Wool sweaters are stylish winter must-haves, but sometimes you find yourself with one that's comfy but not cozy. If your sweater is a little baggy, shrinking it down to size will make it your go-to sweater for being seen instead of hiding out. But...

Alternative to Laying Sweaters out to Dry

The chill of autumn and winter has you dipping into your sweater inventory more frequently. However, many sweaters feature delicate fabrics or knits that shrink and get misshapen during drying. Laying sweaters out to dry is a long-term prospect if...

How to Freshen Sweaters

Ponying up for dry cleaning can extend the life of your nicer togs and sweaters, but it can also make a dent in your budget. With a little extra TLC, you can freshen your sweaters at home. This will help keep your fine woolens looking fabulous and...

Sweaters to Wear With Polos

The polo shirt actually has roots in equestrian fashion -- worn by jockeys and polo players. However, take it out of an athletic context and you have a stylish casual shirt that is riddled with preppy undertones. In fact, designers such as...

Advice on Washing a Wool Sweater

Nothing can comfort like a warm, cozy wool sweater. Of course, nothing can be stinkier or more stretched-out if you don’t clean the sweater properly. You may be tempted to take a pass on cleaning your wool sweater and bring it straight to...

How to Machine Wash Cotton Sweaters

When the temperature dips, pulling out the cotton sweaters is a no-fail way to amp up your fall and winter wardrobe. Cozy, warm and stylin’ cotton sweaters drape easily over your bod and keep you toasty. One of the best features of these...

Things to Wear With Sweaters

Not just the frumpy numbers worn for winter, contemporary sweaters are available in many vibrant colors and chic fabrications. And the knitted wonders can be applied to any season -- as a feather-weight top can be worn on breezy summer days....

The Best Method for Depilling Sweaters

Whether it's a snugly tunic perfect for cuddling on the couch or a sassy little cardigan that works with everything in your closet, your favorite sweater is essential to your wardrobe. So when you spot the dreaded pills of doom -- those little...

How to Accessorize a Dark Gray Sweater

Gray is anything but boring, especially when you spice it up with a few accessories. Make your sweater trendy, dressy or professional by pairing it with a variety of different textures and colors. A gray sweater can be a versatile choice for any...

How to Wear a Belt Over a Sweater

Make that sweater work in fierce fashion by accessorizing it right. A sweater alone is sweet, but a belted sweater can be oh-so-chic. Wear a belt over a sweater to finish off your ensemble. You’ll be stepping out in high style with your...

Sweater Refashion Tutorial

Certain sweater styles come and go, while classic shapes stay in vogue through many seasons. One style that comes in and then goes out — sometimes way out — is the cowl neck. Short-sleeve sweaters might be in one year and out the next,...

Twin Sweater Set Styles

You might not remember when sweater sets were super hot; after all, it was the 1950s, which means you likely weren't even born. But like most retro styles that come back around to bite the fashion world again, twin sweater sets are back and...

How to Fix the Neck on an Over-Sized Neck Sweater

Every girl’s got one: The beloved sweater that hangs in your closet that you can’t give away, but you can’t wear either because it’s too stretched out. Don’t give up on that sweater just yet. Break out the hair dryer...

Can You Wear a White Sweater in October?

Fall is here, and a nip in the air has you pulling out your sweaters. Your favorite, a white sweater, accentuates the ski-slope-meets-snow-princess look you've got going, but isn't white a summer color? Throw away your grandmother's rules banning...

Top Cotton Sweater Styles

As if life isn’t complicated enough, you need advice on today’s top sweater styles to figure out which are qualified to make it past your shoestring budget and into your closet. Environmental concerns impel you to go all cotton, so...

The Advantages of a Cotton & Wool Sweater

Clothes made of a blend of fibers give you the benefits of each. That's not all: the different fibers help make up for each other's weaknesses. For instance, a sweater made of a cotton and wool blend is not as warm as an all-wool sweater and is...

Sweatshirts Vs. Sweaters

When cold weather starts to appear, you want to grab the nearest warm outfit to avoid getting chilled. Sweatshirts and sweaters will both keep you warm, but you wouldn’t wear them in certain circumstances. The formality of the occasion and...

What Kind of Sweater Should a Full-Busted Woman Wear?

Your full bust may be an attribute you like to flaunt or it may be a burden you have to bear; each woman sees her bosom in a different light. Regardless of your feelings about your chesty nature, you want to look good, right? Choose your sweaters...

What to Wear Under a Fur Collar Sweater

There was a time, early in the 20th century, in which women wore sweaters to stay warm. Then, international designers and the Hollywood film industry entered the picture and made the sweater a luxe accessory. A fur collar sweater represents this...

5 Ways to Shrink a Sweater

Usually, one of the main goals when doing laundry is making sure that your clothes don’t shrink, but on occasion, shrinking a sweater is exactly what you want to do. Perhaps an old favorite has stretched out over time, or you couldn’t...

What Do You Wear With a Sleeveless Sweater?

Looking to add polish to your summer or fall wardrobe? Instead of investing in a lightweight coat, layer a colorful sleeveless sweater over your T-shirts and easy-breezy summer dresses instead. Whether you are dressing for work or a date, you can...

What Belt Goes With a Dolman Sweater?

Dolman sweaters are effortlessly chic. They have the ability to be worn for a casual day look and transition easily into night. The oversized fit of a dolman sweater drapes off of your shoulders in a way that flatters almost every body type, and...

The Best Neckline Sweater for Big Bust & Double Chin

Sweaters are a cozy choice for fall and winter wear, but the wrong neckline can make you look wide rather than wonderful. If you're busty and a bit voluptuous, your sweaters should open up your chest, creating an up-and-down line, rather than a...

Why Do Acrylic Sweaters Become Scratchy?

Imagine being covered in itchy mosquito bites, or having a mild case of poison ivy all over your upper body. That is an how an acrylic sweater can feel against your skin if it turns scratchy. If you have a sweater that is already scratchy, you...

How to Wrap a Sweater

When you're all about staying warm during the cold months of winter, amp up the style with hot colors and snuggly sweaters. Wrap up with a wrap sweater and have fun with the different looks you can create with one sweater. Choose a smashing color,...

Things to Match With a Brown Sweater

A brown sweater may sound boring, but it doesn't have to be. Brown comes in lots of super chic shades, and sweaters are fab winter-weather pieces that are a cinch to reincarnate and transform into tons of different styles. So, when the weather...

Can I Roll My Sleeves With a Sweater Vest?

The sweater vest is a staple to any woman's wardrobe. It can simultaneously scream sexy, smart and sophisticated, but can just as easily go from fabulous to frumpy with a few wrong moves. A must to every sweater vest is a shirt to go under it, but...

How Should a V-Neck Sweater Fit?

V-neck sweaters are extremely versatile, and they flatter just about everyone. They can look casual and cozy with jeans or khakis, or dressy and sophisticated with slacks. The exact style of V-neck sweater you choose will depend on your shape and...

How to Remove Set Oily Spots on a Cotton Sweater

So you love to cook and you love the cotton sweater your Mom gave you. Unfortunately, loving them both at the same time caused an unsightly oil stain on your favorite sweater -- one you didn’t notice right away that has had plenty of time to...

Can I Wear a Brown Sweater With a Black Coat?

Think you can’t match a brown sweater and a black coat together without getting fined by the fashion police? Think again. The key is to mix these two hues together so that the style combo seems luxurious instead of drab. The trick: Use...

How to Stop Wool Sweaters From Shedding

You put on that warm, fuzzy woolen sweater, and knew it had to come home with you. Maybe it's the color of your true love's eyes or it goes perfectly with a vintage skirt. But the first time you wore the sweater, it shed so much you wondered if...

Do You Wear Tanktops With Off the Shoulder Sweaters?

Off-the-shoulder sweaters are a little bit sexy and completely chic. But since you've got one shoulder uncovered, finding the right thing to wear underneath can be tricky. Lucky for you, nailing the look doesn't have to be that hard. If you've got...

Can You Wear an Asymmetrical Sweater With a Skirt?

The asymmetrical sweater can mean a few things in the fashion dictionary, but all are totally doable and chic. Whether your sweater has more fabric on one side of the hem or has an asymmetrical neckline, you can definitely make a skirt work as...

Different Ways to Wear Knit Sweaters

As that autumn chill starts to move in, wardrobe changes are inevitable. Push those summer garments away and make room for a fabulous fall ensemble. One of the key pieces to wear when the weather turns chilly is a comfy, cozy and versatile...

Can I Wear a Sweater With a Pleated Pencil Skirt?

A pleated pencil skirt -- a skirt that hugs your legs approximately to the knee and has pleats -- is a sexy, but also professional for any woman to wear. Whether you’re going to the office, or dressing your pleated skirt for a different...