January is a time for leggings, riding boots, and oversized chunky sweaters. Snuggling up in a sweater—no matter what the occasion—is an easy and cozy way to bring out the inner winter-lover in anyone. The holiday season has arrived, and everyone who’s anyone is taking advantage of vacation time off work. So push those blazers and J. Crew button-downs to the back of your closet, because its time to break out the cozy sweaters for lazy days baking cookies and singing carols around the house. While there is a huge selection of sweaters hanging on the racks of every store at your local mall, these six are sure to make any sweater-fanatic’s heart skip a beat.
1) Simple yet Sassy: Brandy Melville’s Andie Knit
Via Brandy Melville
While this sweater may look boring and bland, don’t be fooled, its softer than your Egyptian Cotton 1000 count sheets. Pair this plain sweater with almost any wash of jeans. Throw on your gold Michael Kors watch, a matching BaubleBar necklace, dark brown Frye boots and a cream infinity scarf, and your ready for a day stampeding through the mass of holiday shoppers at Macy’s.
2) Casual and Classy: Pins and Needles Lace-Trim Sweater
Via Urban Outfitters
The cozy knit of this cream sweater paired with white lace trim makes it perfect for various occasions. Dress it up with dark wash Sevens and some booties for a date night with your boo, or throw on some Lulu Lemon leggings and Ugg moccasins for a casual day around the house.
3) Dare to be Different: Knitcollage Pullover
Via Anthropologie
While this sweater looks similar to a game of Tetris, it’s warmth and unique style is sure to impress. Pair it with a thin, gold headband and dark skinny jeans, and let this sweater do the rest. Those bright colors are sure to light up any room, whether it be your favorite restaurant, a fancy art gallery or your grandma’s living room.
4) Hit the Town: Don’t Cross Me Knit Sweater
Via Nasty Gal
Take this black almost-open-back knit sweater for a ride downtown this winter. Couple this with black leather leggings and Steven Madden open toed black heels, and you’ll never need to open your own bar tab again. This charcoal black sweater shows a little skin while keeping you warm, cozy and confident.
5) Soft and Studious: Up the Ladder Pullover
Via Free People
Soft and snuggly, this creamy, loose-knit sweater is sure to keep anyone comfy around the house. Cuddle up next to the fire for a Netflix marathon, or break out a game of Scrabble at your uncle’s house. No matter what’s going on around your apartment, the fuzzy feeling of this pullover is irresistible.
6) Lazy Lunch Date: Sunset Open Shoulder Pullover
Via Free People
The shoulder cut outs on this pullover makes it the perfect sweater to wear out on a lunch date. Casual yet cute, this dark purples sweater will keep you looking elegant and feeling warm. Pair it with black jeans, a high pony tail, and those red zipper Madden Girl boots and you’ll be ready for that Caesar salad (dressing on the side please).
No matter what the event, there is a sweater somewhere out there waiting to be plucked off its hanger and pulled on. It’s time to get out there and embrace this perfect, wintry sweater-weather.
