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11 Chic Sweater Outfits to Inspire Your Fall Wardrobe

Sweater weather is upon us.

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It's officially time to pull out all those sweaters you shoved into the back of your closet last season. Finding new ways to style classic knits can sometimes feel a bit uninspired, but this season's sweater outfit options are endless. Just in time for fall dressing, we rounded up some fresh sweater outfit ideas to inspire your wardrobe this season.

Slip Dress Turned Skirt

When the weather begins to change, there's no need to put your slip dresses away. Just grab your chunkiest and brightest sweater to layer on top and style it with sneakers for a casual moment. Voila, a new look!

& Other Stories Shop it: The Chunky Knit

Shop it: The Chunky Knit

Orange is the fall color trend here to stay. Test it out in chunky knit turtleneck form. 

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Topshop Shop it: The Slip Dress

Shop it: The Slip Dress

Be a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day in the perfect slip dress.  

Play On Proportions

There's nothing better than an oversized cozy knit paired with slim jeans and boots. The look is easy and works for any occasion—plus, you can style your favorite tee underneath and shed layers on those fall days that still get a bit warm.

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Mango Shop It: The Cozy Knit

Shop It: The Cozy Knit

This knit is neutral enough, but still has the power to amp up a casual look. 

Colorful Stripes

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Add a little dimension and color to any look with the helpful of a striped sweater. Bright accessories amp up the look by playing off the stripes.

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Ganni Shop it: The Colorful Stripe Sweater

Shop it: The Colorful Stripe Sweater
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Pastels make for an unexpected fall color palette—and this striped iteration makes any look stand out even more.  

White Denim All Year Around

Who says you can't wear white after Labor Day? Winterize your white denim with a classic heather grey sweater and loafers.

Mango Shop it: The Cashmere Sweater

Shop it: The Cashmere Sweater

A closet staple that you can never have too many of.

Hudson Jeans Shop it: The White Denim Miniskirt

Shop it: The White Denim Miniskirt
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The frayed hem and frontal yoke lend a little something extra to this classic white denim mini. 

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Classic Cardigan

Need an alternative to the typical sweater? Go for a cardigan. No longer reserved for your grandma, cardigans can be paired with wide leg pants or your favorite jeans.

The Row Shop it: The Cropped Cardigan

Shop it: The Cropped Cardigan
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Add some '90s vibes to your look with this soft shade of pistachio.  

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Cut It Out

Try a turtleneck that unexpectedly lets you show a little skin for an element of surprise.

RtA Shop it: The Cut-Out Knit

Shop it: The Cut-Out Knit

You'll look far from basic in this cutout knit sweater. 

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Perfect Layers

Transform a classic cardigan by layering a feminine blouse underneath.

Ganni Shop it: The Peter Pan Collar Blouse

Shop it: The Peter Pan Collar Blouse
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Wear this button-down collared blouse solo or layered under your favorite sweater. 

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Everlane Shop it: The Cashmere Crew

Shop it: The Cashmere Crew

Everlane has an array of sweaters that check all the boxes for your must-have sweater looks. 

Comfy One & Done

A cozy sweater dress will never steer you wrong. Just style it with a pair of knee-high boots and you're good to go.

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Aritzia Shop it: The Sweater Dress

Shop it: The Sweater Dress

For that moment when you when you don't feel like trying too hard.

Leg Day

From the gym to brunch or running errands, pair an oversized turtleneck with your go-to leggings for a casual and comfy look.

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