As we begin the summer-to-fall transition, we yearn for that first new fall piece to enliven our wardrobes. Take the classic fisherman’s sweater: always cozy and always ivory. So how to update it? Through the sweater’s proportions. This one from The Row (2013) changesup the classic pattern, with bold and varied knit cables for a more architectural look. Yet the wearer is not completely lost, as the accentuated neckline draws attention to the face.
You may have a fisherman’s sweater in your closet, and probably treat it as a casual item. But how about mixing it with something dressier? Model Natalia Vodianova (in the May 2013 WSJ magazine) demonstrates perfect, laid-back glamour with her slip (or maybe it’s a slipdress) and classic white pumps. What a wild contrast in textures! I like to imagine that she’s ready to receive guests at her Parisian apartment, or perhaps heading out to dinner on a cool September night. She’s the one everyone will notice in the restaurant, the one envied for her effortless chic.