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Fair Isle Sweater for Fall and Winter

It’s sweater weather so I’m starting the week in a cozy and comfy sweater from J.Crew. When it comes to winter wardrobe staples, a cozy sweater always makes it onto the top ten list. While there are many silhouettes, v-necks, crewnecks, cardigans, turtlenecks, or cardigans. And there are a host of patterns, too. Of course, I’m a sucker for stripes and always manage to add one or two more to my closet. But there’s Polka Dot, Intarsia, and my all-time favorite, Fair Isle. So today I am sharing a Fair Isle Sweater for Fall and Winter.ย 

TL;DR

ย  Beth shares a classic Fair Isle Cardigan

ย  The outfit is shoppable via text and image widgets

ย  Plus, find more Fair Isle Sweaters at the end of the post

Fair Isle Sweater for Fall and Winter

Fair Isle Sweater

(J.Crew)

For a little background, Fair Isle is a little island in northern Scotland that has an abundance of local wool and ships that pass by. With sweaters so warm that you didn’t need to wear a coat, an industry sprung up. The Fair Isle pattern drew inspiration from the island’s natural surroundings with colors that drew from nature – sea, sky, heather-covered hills, and mossy rocks. By the 1920s, not only were sailors wearing this iconic sweater, but royals too. Nowadays, everyone has access to a Fair Isle sweater, and I have to say I’m a big fan.

Beth October & November 2023

Foil Jeans | Ivory Turtleneck | Fair Isle Cardigan (old, similar here, here, and here) | Patent Leather Loafers | Black Leather Handbag | Watchband | Bangle | Earrings

 

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Fair Isle sweaters come in various colors these days and silhouettes from sweater vests to crewnecks to cardigans. This cardigan sweater from J.Crew was purchased last year (similar here, here, and here). Still, there are so many similar available this season that I couldn’t resist trotting it out on a blog post, and I truly believe in shopping your closet, especially when it’s built on timeless classics.ย 

Beth October & November 2023 Beth October & November 2023

Foil Jeans | Ivory Turtleneck | Fair Isle Cardigan (old, similar here, here, and here) | Patent Leather Loafers | Black Leather Handbag | Watchband | Bangle | Earrings

 

Shop the Outfit

 

Foil Ankle Jeans

(Talbots)

The foil jeans are back in action because they’re so darn cute and comfy and go with everything, as well as the patent leather horse-bit loafers. And I have to admit my favorite handbag come fall and winter is the Lee Radizwill from Tory Burch. It’s a great size with two handles, and I love that the suede tan insets complement the black leather.

Beth October & November 2023 Beth October & November 2023

Foil Jeans | Ivory Turtleneck | Fair Isle Cardigan (old, similar here, here, and here) | Patent Leather Loafers | Black Leather Handbag | Watchband | Bangle | Earrings

 

Shop the Outfit

 

Beth October & November 2023 Beth October & November 2023

Foil Jeans | Ivory Turtleneck | Fair Isle Cardigan (old, similar here, here, and here) | Patent Leather Loafers | Black Leather Handbag | Watchband | Bangle | Earrings

 

Shop the Outfit

 

Beth October & November 2023 Beth October & November 2023

Foil Jeans | Ivory Turtleneck | Fair Isle Cardigan (old, similar here, here, and here) | Patent Leather Loafers | Black Leather Handbag | Watchband | Bangle | Earrings

 

Shop the Outfit

 

Beth October & November 2023

More Fair Isle Sweaters

1.

Crewneck Cardigan

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2.

Sweater Jacket

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3.

Belted Cardigan

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4.

Button Front Cardigan

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5.

Button Front Cardigan

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In Case You Missed It

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Holiday Outfits from Chico’s

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  1. Nan

    You look amazing in turtlenecks!
    I’m a couple years older than you, but my chin area looks so saggy when I wear them.
    How do you pull it off?

  2. Leanne Gillespie

    Very peppy preppy look! You make classics look so updated. One thing Iโ€™ve noticed is that sometimes the handbags you and Kelly model look a bit saggy or empty and they drag the outfit down for me. Can you stuff them a bit to show them at their best?

    1. Lol! I would be hard pressed to fill this handbag to the brim. It’s huge!

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