How to Wear One Sweater Six Ways

Make a classic cable knit sweater your new closet staple with tips from LA-based stylist and art director Katrina.

Check out the full video below or keep reading to learn how to wear one sweater six ways — for work, coffee dates, lunch with friends, fun fall outings, and more!

Look #1: Casual Yet Elevated

Ease into the week with a sweater outfit that’s casual but elevated. Choose a loose-fitting jean like the Baggy Mom jean, then add a neutral heel and fun bag for a pop of color that pulls the outfit together.

Look #2: Girl on the Go

woman wearing a cream color sweater, black pants, and a bucket hat

Hit up your next downtown meeting in Relaxed Mom joggers paired with a soft sweater and Chelsea boots to create a streamlined utilitarian look. Add a bucket hat, sunglasses, and a sling bag to go hands-free when you’re on the move.

Look #3: Femme to the Max

For those days when you’re feeling a little more feminine (or just don’t want to put on pants) try a maxi skirt with your cozy cable knit sweater. Accessories are crucial here, so add a little fun to your look with jewelry, a cross-body bag, and combat boots.

Stylist tip: choose a high-waisted maxi skirt that seems like it’s cut on the bias so it drapes on our body in a really flattering way.

Look #4: Dress It Up

Dress up your sweater by wearing it with a button-up corduroy mini skirt. Add a little edge to the outfit with knee-high boots, a structured bag, and pair of sunglasses.

Look #5: Made for Meetings

woman wearing a cream colored sweater, black skirt, and plaid blazer

Go from coffee with friends to a brainstorming at work with this sweater outfit made for the boardroom. Create a professional look with a knit midi skirt, sleek black boots, and oversized plaid blazer over your sweater.

Look #6: Fall Fun

Create a fun, casual fall outfit juuust right for running errands or catching the game by wearing your sweater under a corduroy jacket and with ripped jeans and a baseball hat.

woman wearing a cream colored sweater, jacket, and light wash American Eagle jeans

Show us all your fall sweater outfits by tagging @americaneagle #AEJeans for a chance to be featured on our Instagram, Twitter, ae.com, and more!

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