How to Style Fall Sweaters & Knitwear

a family cleaning up leaves and wearing fall sweaters

During cooler weather, keeping warm requires a strategic plan that includes layering base shirts, knits, and coats & jackets that won’t cause you to look lumpy and bulky. If you’re considering sweaters as part of your fall and winter essentials, Buy Outlet has tons of ideas for the whole family. Discover how to style a sweater for women, men, and kids here!

For Women

two girls wearing sweaters and leggings outside in the fall leaves

Whether you’re heading to work or spending the day with friends, we have a few ideas on how to style a sweater for every occasion.

1. Oversized with Denim

In casual spaces, denim is the perfect neutral to pair with a sweater. Look for slightly oversized sweater styles with bold cable knits to add texture and interest to your outfit. You can tuck the front of your sweater into your denim or wear a crossbody bag to create structure. Or, luxuriate in the comfort of a shapeless piece up top while wearing fitted jeans on the bottom.

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2. Cropped with Skirts or Trousers

For slightly more corporate environments, we recommend pairing your sweater with a pencil skirt or trousers. Styling a sweater to ensure a sleek silhouette is absolutely crucial here, as tucking in a longer or bulkier style can ruin the lines of your outfit. Opt for either a cropped cable knit that you don’t have to tuck in and layer it over a collared shirt that you can tuck. You can also wear a thinner sweater style that doesn’t bunch up underneath your skirt.

3. Vests Layered Over Shirts

Our final idea for how to style a sweater for women is with a sweater vest. All the rage right now, this sweater outfit idea is incredibly versatile, as you can layer a sweater vest over a button-up, basic long-sleeve, or even a T-shirt if the weather is warmer.

For Men

a man on the street wearing a sweater, bowtie, and fedora

Styling sweaters for men can elevate any ensemble—especially when you opt for high-quality knits instead of sweatshirt material!

1. Fitted with Slacks

Any fitted sweater with a scoop neck and some sort of knit design works perfectly with slacks. You can mix and match colors, like a dark sweater with khakis or a light sweater with navy pants to balance your silhouette. If you choose a patterned sweater, wear neutral pants or jeans.

2. V-Neck with Ties

Wearing a sweater with a collared shirt and a tie is the perfect choice for office attire. How to style a sweater with a tie? Instead of the scoop neck style, look for a zippered V-neck or crewneck sweater that shows off a little of the shirt and tie underneath. You don’t need more than just a subtle splash of color from your tie to contrast with the hue of your sweater.

3. Buttoned Over a Button-Down

This sweater outfit idea allows you to wear this top layer open for more versatility during changing weather and environments. Men’s buttoned sweaters typically have large buttons that serve as an interesting contrast to the smaller, subtle buttons of your button-down shirt. You can wear your sweater completely unbuttoned to show the shirt underneath or with just the top few buttons undone to provide a sense of layering.

For Kids

boy wearing a sweater and playing with leaves

How you style a sweater for kids needs to stand up to running around outdoors and getting all sorts of dirty. You’ll also find that kids can be particular about the styles they like, so finding something they want to wear is key!

1. Fun Prints with Khakis

Kids’ sweaters are usually available in more fun printed and patterned designs than adult options. Let your sense of professional style go out the window, and turn to your childhood whimsy for guidance on what your kids would love. Pair a fun design with simple khaki pants to ensure it shines!

2. Tunic With Leggings

This style is generally a good idea because it provides more freedom of movement during playtime. Styling a sweater with leggings is all about the tunic silhouette. Make sure the sweater falls to about mid-thigh so your little one is covered and comfortable during breezy days.

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At Buy Outlet, we’re here to help you learn how to style a sweater for everyone in your family — and we have everyone’s favorite designer sweater brands, too! Now that you’ve read our autumn sweater outfit ideas, explore our selection to find Levi's and Tommy Hilfiger for the kids, Alfani and DKNY for mom, and Calvin Klein and Club Room for dad!

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Size	Bust	Waist	Hip
0	28-30”	22-24”	32-34”
2	31-33”	24.5-25”	35-36”
4	33.5-36”	26-28”	37-39”
6	36.5-38”	28.5-30”	39.5-41”
8	38.5-39”	30.5-33”	41.5-43”
10	40-43”	33.5-36”	44-46”
12	43.5-45”	36.5-38”	46.5-48”
14	45.5-49”	39-42”	48.5-51”
16	50-52”	42.5-45”	52-54”
18	52.5-54”	46-49”	55-57”
20	55-57”	49.5-52”	58-60”

Size	Bust	Waist
XXS	28-30”	22-24”
XS	31-33”	24.5-25”
S	33.5-36”	26-28”
M	36.5-38”	28.5-30”
L	38.5-39”	30.5-33”
XL	40-43”	33.5-36”
XXL	43.5-45”	36.5-38”
1XL	45.5-49”	39-42”
2XL	50-52”	42.5-45”
3XL	52.5-54”	46-49”

Size	Waist	Hip
XXS	22-24”	32-34”
XS	24.5-25”	35-36”
S	26-28”	37-39”
M	28.5-30”	39.5-41”
L	30.5-33”	41.5-43”
XL	33.5-36”	44-46”
XXL	36.5-38”	46.5-48”
1XL	39-42”	48.5-51”
2XL	42.5-45”	52-54”
3XL	46-49”	55-57”

Size	Bust	Waist	Hip
XXS	28-30”	22-24”	32-34”
XS	31-33”	24.5-25”	35-36”
S	33.5-36”	26-28”	37-39”
M	36.5-38”	28.5-30”	39.5-41”
L	38.5-39”	30.5-33”	41.5-43”
XL	40-43”	33.5-36”	44-46”
XXL	43.5-45”	36.5-38”	46.5-48”
1XL	45.5-49”	39-42”	48.5-51”
2XL	50-52”	42.5-45”	52-54”
3XL	52.5-54”	46-49”	55-57”
4XL	55-57”	49.5-52”	58-60”

Size	Bust	Waist
XS	36-38”	28-30”
S	38.5-39.5”	31-32”
M	40-42”	33-35”
L	43-45”	35.5-37”
XL	45.5-47”	37.5-39”
XXL	47.5-50”	39.5-41”

How to Style Fall Sweaters & Knitwear

For Women

1. Oversized with Denim

2. Cropped with Skirts or Trousers

3. Vests Layered Over Shirts

For Men

1. Fitted with Slacks

2. V-Neck with Ties

3. Buttoned Over a Button-Down

For Kids

1. Fun Prints with Khakis

2. Tunic With Leggings

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Size/Age	Bust	Waist	Height
4 Years	21-22”	20-21”	40-42”
5 Years	22.5-23”	21.5-22”	43-45”
6 Years	23.5-24”	22-22.5”	45.5-47”
7 Years	24.5-25”	22.5-23”	48-50”
8 Years	25.5-26”	23.5-24”	50.5-52”
9 Years	26.5-27”	24.5-25”	52.5-54”
10 Years	28-29”	25.5-26”	55-59”
11-12 Years	29.5-31”	26.5-27”	59.5-64”
13-14 Years	31.5-33”	27.5-28”	64.5-66”

Size/Age	Hip	Waist	Height
4 Years	22-23.5”	20-21”	40-42”
5 Years	24-24.5”	21.5-22”	43-45”
6 Years	25-26”	22-22.5”	45.5-47”
7 Years	26.5-27”	22.5-23”	48-50”
8 Years	27.5-28”	23.5-24”	50.5-52”
9 Years	29-30”	24.5-25”	52.5-54”
10 Years	30.5-31”	25.5-26”	55-59”
11-12 Years	31.5-33”	26.5-27”	59.5-64”
13-14 Years	34-35”	27.5-28”	64.5-66”

Size/Age	Bust	Waist	Hip	Height
4 Years	21-22”	20-21”	22-23.5”	40-42”
5 Years	22.5-23”	21.5-22”	24-24.5”	43-45”
6 Years	23.5-24”	22-22.5”	25-26”	45.5-47”
7 Years	24.5-25”	22.5-23”	26.5-27”	48-50”
8 Years	25.5-26”	23.5-24”	27.5-28”	50.5-52”
9 Years	26.5-27”	24.5-25”	29-30”	52.5-54”
10 Years	28-29”	25.5-26”	30.5-31”	55-59”
11-12 Years	29.5-31”	26.5-27”	31.5-33”	59.5-64”
13-14 Years	31.5-33”	27.5-28”	34-35”	64.5-66”

Size/Age	Bust	Waist	Height
4 Years	21-22”	20-21”	40-42”
5 Years	22.5-23”	21.5-22”	43-45”
6 Years	23.5-24”	22-22.5”	45.5-47”
7 Years	24.5-25”	22.5-23”	48-50”
8 Years	25.5-26”	23.5-24”	50.5-52”
9 Years	26.5-27”	24.5-25”	52.5-54”
10 Years	28-29”	25.5-26”	55-59”
11-12 Years	29.5-31”	26.5-27”	59.5-64”
13-14 Years	31.5-33”	27.5-28”	64.5-66”

For Women

1. Oversized with Denim

2. Cropped with Skirts or Trousers

3. Vests Layered Over Shirts

For Men

1. Fitted with Slacks

2. V-Neck with Ties

3. Buttoned Over a Button-Down

For Kids

1. Fun Prints with Khakis

2. Tunic With Leggings

Find Cozy Knitwear for Everyone in the Family

The Benefits of Shopping at Online Outlet Stores for Budget Shoppers

Cozy Thanksgiving Dinner Outfit Ideas for Men, Women, and Kids

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