You NEED These 4 Essential Sweater Styles in Your Wardrobe!, by Gentleman's Gazette on YouTube. 22 min 30 s.
- Video length
- 22 min 30 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with a fine knit navy V-neck. It sits close to the body, so it works under a sportcoat and over a shirt without bulging.
Wear the V-neck over a light blue shirt with a tweed sportcoat, olive corduroys and wingtips. Swap the jacket for an olive field jacket and chukka boots at weekends.
Add a shawl collar cardigan in a mid-weight knit, such as burgundy. The rolled collar frames the face and stands in for a jacket in casual outfits.
Layer the cardigan over a flannel shirt with tan corduroys and loafers. For a warmer option, put it over a tweed waistcoat with flannel trousers.
Choose a turtleneck in black, navy or ivory. A close fit in a fine gauge works under tailoring, while a thicker knit suits casual wear.
Wear a black turtleneck under a gray flannel suit with black Chelsea boots. A navy turtleneck under a suede jacket and jeans is the casual version.
Pick one casual sweater, either a light fair isle or a cable knit. These textured knits add interest without a tie or a jacket.
Style the casual knit over an Oxford shirt with jeans and casual boots. A white tennis sweater with navy corduroys and wingtips is the smarter option.
Tips and common mistakes
Check the fit: the hem should land at your waist or just below, and the sleeves should end at your wrist bone.
Keep the knit close to your body under a jacket, since bulky sweaters bunch at the shoulders.
Wash wool knits by hand in cool water and dry them flat so they keep their shape.
Questions
What colour shawl collar cardigan should I buy first?
Burgundy or navy is the easiest start because both work with flannel, denim and tweed. Pick a mid-weight wool or wool blend you can wear indoors and out.
Can I wear a navy V-neck sweater without a jacket?
Yes. Put it over a white T-shirt with jeans and dress sneakers for a relaxed outfit that still looks tidy.
Do I need all four sweater styles?
No. Start with the one you will wear most, usually the V-neck or the cardigan, then add the others when you find a good fit.
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