What to wear with a statement sweater

As I mentioned in last week's post, this is the warmest time of year in San Francisco, and while I'm enjoying the balmy 70s temperatures, I totally have fall on the brain. Luckily for me, the other 10 months of the year are totally sweater weather in San Francisco, and I managed to wear one of my newest purchases just a few weeks ago, before things started to heat up. Now, statement sweaters are a big thing for fall—I will be featuring a trend report post on them here shortly—and while I always just say no to a trend that's not right for me, thankfully there are many interpretations of the statement sweater. I said yes to this one, and I already know it's going to be one of my favorites this year.



I bought this sweater at the Zadig & Voltaire surplus store in Geneva (as I mentioned here) and while I may have been under the influence of the buy three, get an extra 20% off promo that was happening, I figured this sweater was a good buy regardless, because it's lightweight yet warm, and it's one of my favorite colors, blush pink. I also love that it has a cool gradient effect to it, as well as that broken-in look that a lot of Zadig & Voltaire items have. To me, that's enough of a statement; it has a the look of a classic shaker-knit sweater, but the ombré coloring gives it just enough edge to take me out of my comfort zone. It's all about deciding how far you are willing to go.





I know wearing jeans and a sweater together is a pretty obvious paring, but let me just say, I freaking love these Frame jeans and wish I would have featured them here sooner. These were part of the Nordstrom Anniversary sale, and now they're 60% off ack, sold out, so let me tell you why I love them so much: they are so freaking soft and comfortable, and the higher rise holds you in unexpectedly well. I think the length is really flattering too, and it shows off your shoes (more on those later). I have been wearing these nonstop IRL. They run true to size (I'm in a 28, which is what I wear in most brands).





I promised last week that I'd take a break from my A.P.C. bag, so here's an oldie but a goodie, this fun sequined clutch last seen way back here. It's not a bag I'd normally carry for day, but it's perfect for a night out, and the two-tone silver goes with a lot. I like how it kind of neutralizes my look, along with these slingbacks I bought on a whim at Zara. I am a huge fan of kitten heels, and in spire of the fact that these shoes are not leather, they're incredibly comfortable. Also, I should mention, they're under $40!





A funny thing about blogs versus real life—I almost always wear a scarf every day, and yet I rarely wear one here. I think it's because they tend to make my neck look short in photographs (well, my neck is short), but for whatever reason, I decided to wear one this time. It's also from my Zadig & Voltaire haul, and I can't wait to pair it with a gray or camel coat in the winter.





In case you were wondering who the adorable little pup is in these photos, meet our new dog, Zuni! She's a rescue, and we adopted her from Angel's Furry Friends, an organization based here in the Bay Area. She's about five months old and a mutt, and we love her to pieces. I have a feeling she'll be showing up here (and on my Instagram) quite a bit!





OUTFIT DETAILS: Zadig & Voltaire sweater | Frame Le Slender Straight jeans | Zadig & Voltaire scarf (similar here) | Zara slingbacks | Stella & Dot Margeaux clutch and essential hoops

10 comments

Ruth said...

Your flats are adorable and I love that sweater! This is just such a cute fall outfit!

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Anonymous said...

Love the shoes, cute pattern!

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Budgeting Belle 80 said...

I have fall on my mind too! I now it is fall but it really does not seem like it! I love how you are embracing fall with statement sweater. The color is so pretty!

Julie | This Main Line Life said...

I love the gradient in that sweater and little bow shoes so cute!!

Unknown said...

Your outfit looks just lovely!

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Nicole at High Latitude Style said...

You look stunning in this outfit. Thanks for sharing the look at the Top of the word Style linkup party.

Suzanne said...

Beautiful Styling! I love the sweater and your shoes are sooo fab!
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Candi Randolph said...

Love the sweater, especially with the scarf (puppie's adorable, too) Visiting from Friday Favorites link up :)

Avec Amber said...

This sweater and scarf are such a pretty shade of pink! They look lovely together.

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Elegance and Mommyhood said...

Congrats on adopting Zuni. She can stay (on the blog, etc.) I love your gradient neutral sweater but I am in love with those Glen Plaid Pumps and what a steal they were, too! Such easy styling here but totally effortless and 100% chic!

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Have a great rest of the week! Ada <3