'Tis the Season for Sweaters. Variety is the Spice of Life

It has been said that variety is the spice of life. Variety is certainly the spice of fall and winter fashion this season, especially when it comes to sweaters.

You will find sweaters that range from classic, to chic, to trendy this year. There truly is something for everyone.

This season, sweaters vary in length, from cropped, to mid-thigh, to mid-calf – each one is designed uniquely.  

And colors run the gamut, with bright, bold colors as a season hit, while more conservative black, brown, grey and neutral are abundantly available and never go out of style.

Have you given up on sweaters because they are too bulky adding weight to even the tiniest fashionista? It is time to try, try again.

The knitwear of today is not like the bulky, boxy cottons of the ‘90’s. Modern knitwear is made of some of the lightest, most luxurious fabrics available such as silk, merino and cashmere. Add a touch of satin or fur details and it is the finest garment you can own.

Popular this year is an updated modern sleeveless sweater vest for woman. Also high in demand are mid-thigh sweaters worn over leggings. Add a pair of above-the-knee boots and your look is complete.

The cinched-in-at-the-waist look shows off your hard work at the gym. Belted sweaters show off your tiny waist and girlie figure.

Men’s Sweaters   

Sweaters for men are not just for added warmth or for heading to the ski slopes any more. Today, sweaters are a part of a man’s everyday wardrobe and more of a fashion piece than they were a decade ago.

Sweaters can be worn casually with jeans or for a dressier look, layer a turtleneck or V-neck under a sport jacket. Classic looks for men never go out of style.

It is all about softness with cashmere, wool mix and other knits this season. These fabrics are as practical as you are and will keep you warm this winter.

Go ahead, spice up your wardrobe and spice up your life with the latest fashion trends for fall and winter 2011-2012.

This multi-colored, mid-thigh, belted, tunic sweater by Ivy Jane will add a little sass to your wardrobe. Wear it with leggings and above the knee boots. Large buttons add detail. Retail $168.00.

Wear this black sleeveless sweater trimmed in sheep fur with leggings or dark jean. Sweater by Black Lamb retails for $159.00.

You will look stylish in this brown and beige swing sweater by Alberto Makali. Worn over a brown knit top, it is trimmed in rabbit fur. Sweater retails for $145.00.

Look fabulous in this belted, mid-length sweater by Razzoli. Trimmed in faux fur, it is belted with lace button detail. Retail $98.00.

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Fun and festive, this colorful, hooded duster takes sweaters up a notch. The bottom hangs longer in the front than the back and is sparsely fringed. By Goddas, this sweater retails for $215.00.

This body-hugging sweater dress by Milly will flatter and show off all of your curves. The zigzag detail around the neck compliments that at the bottom. Dress is made of 97 percent Merino Wool. Retail $275.00.

You will be ready for the holidays in this Beyond Vintage cardigan sweater. Shown in beige with gold metallic threads throughout, it has cream lace insets in sleeves and front pockets. Retail $210.00.

Look great in this quarter-zip, Fairisle sweater by Vinyard Vines shown in the color Blue Blazer. Made of 100 percent extra-fine Merino Wool, it retails for $195.00.

Keep warm this winter wearing a smuggler’s quarter-zip sweater by Vinyard Vines. Shown in Caribbean Blue, it is made of 100 percent extra-fine Merino Wool. Retail $145.00.

Wear it to the office or out to dinner. Either way, this Italian-made, long-sleeved, wool, cardigan sweater will have you looking sharp. Shown in light grey and charcoal, this sweater has side pockets. Retail $365.00

This multi-colored, full-zip, Lamar sweater boasts a pattern along chest, shoulders, cuff and hem by Scott James. It is a wool blend that retails for $295.00.