With the multitude of sweater styles out there, it is easy to become overwhelmed and simply throw whatever sweater flies your way, on. But don't.
In order to wear a open-draped sweater successfully, follow these steps -
1) Choose a color that compliments your skin tone.
2) Find a cut that compliments your natural shape. Think proportions.
For instance, if you are large chested, choose a longer drape to lengthen you and draw a scattered attention.
If you are smaller chested, find dramatic collars or details that draw the eye upward, which will also balance you out.
3) Let the sweater hang naturally. The designers who create these understand layering and create them to 'lay'. This will do you both great justice.
4) They are perfect layering pieces over dresses or tees, so work them easily into all Fall colors in your wardrobe. On those semi-cool days, they can even replace a jacket.
5) Most importantly, own the look and you will make it work fabulously.
WHAT'S TRENDING: Open-Draped Sweaters
If you haven't been shopping lately, open-draped sweaters is where it's at. They are the perfect combination of ease, with just enough hint of sophistication to pull off a put-together look, without a lot of thought.
Long or short, this sweater style elevates your wardrobe to a whole new level. Dramatic collars, wavy front seams and fall colors are just a few of the reasons to fall in love with open-draped sweaters.
Materials to go for are acrylic-blends that speak to the cozy side of Fall. Colors to lean towards are heather grey, burgundy and turquoise (if you can find it). Offering a variety of cuts, gravitate towards the ones that highlight you best. Whatever material, color or style you choose, your open-draped sweater will give you trend-setting status.
Silkwood has a variety of open-draped sweaters. I just picked up a divine, Heather Grey one, with a high back and long, draped front. Grey compliments any color so it goes with everything in my closet; the style features make me smile. Cozy is the word that really comes to mind, however. As soon as I put it on, I am instantly warm and ready for the weather. Covering all the fashion criteria, these sweaters are a must-have.
