From the classic, wear-with-everything crewneck to more fashion-forward, highlight-of-an-outfit pieces, Rebecca Tay presents five spring sweaters worth considering right now.
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A lightweight knit is a year-round staple: a piece you can layer under a chunkier style and a parka when it’s -15 outside, or team with a denim skirt — and nothing else — for a gloriously sunny early spring day. Such is the beauty of a springtime sweater.
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From the classic, wear-with-everything crewneck to more fashion-forward, highlight-of-an-outfit pieces, Rebecca Tay presents five spring sweaters worth considering right now.
KNIT ONE
Chances are, you’ve had a go-to cardigan for most of the pandemic: a style you wore for weeks on end, throwing it on as you flopped onto the couch after a day of video calls or tossing it in your bag when you ventured into nature for your daily walk. Well, if it’s time to retire your old faithful and invest in something new, consider this relaxed, slightly cropped kimono style by Atelier Delphine, made from alpaca yarn in a waffle knit. With an open front and raw trim, it’s neither dowdy nor dressy but rather, smart and stylish.
Charlie & Lee, charlieandlee.com | $568 ($298)
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A SOFT TOUCH
Dutch brand Yaya blends tough with pretty, as seen in this cream sweater. With its sweet short sleeves and all-over textured detail, it’s a great style that will look dressed up even if you’re wearing the most basic, dressed-down bottoms — which, if you’re still on as many Zoom calls as we are, is definitely not a bad thing.
Fine Finds, finefindsboutique.com | $135
the CARDIGANS
If you ask us, ‘grandpa chic’ is always in — give us a pair of wide-wale corduroy pants and a knit cardigan and we’ll show you one of the outfits we have on constant rotation. Makes sense, then, that we love this Eileen Fisher organic cotton and Tencel lyocell blend cardigan. It has a dropped shoulder for that authentic, slightly oversized feel, large outside pockets, and the perfect drape for layering over skinny jeans and a tee.
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Nordstrom, nordstrom.ca | $335 ($201)
PUMPKIN SOUP
This ‘Yakama’ sweater by Jungmaven was apparently inspired by the cool, easy vibe of Laguna Beach in the early 90s — and to be honest, we can see what they mean. Made from hemp and organic cotton that’s blended for a lightweight French terry knit feel, it has a relaxed fit, drop shoulders and slightly cropped, retro cut that looks great and oh-so-spring with wide-leg jeans and sneakers.
Much & Little, muchandlittle.com | $115
BUDGET BUY
Sure, this isn’t technically a full sweater, but it’s a sweater vest, and in the interest of transitional pieces that you can layer up or down, it definitely fits the bill. Wear it over a long-sleeve button-down and under a blazer when it’s really blustery out there, then just a simple white tee when the weather makes a turn for the better.
H&M, hm.com | $14.99
