This might be a bit of an obvious post, but I think we all get stuck in the jeans and sweater rut when the weather turns cold. Not that there’s anything wrong with jeans and a sweater. It’s a great combination in fact and a wonderful go-to for the colder months, but in case you want to shake things up a bit, I’m going to share 2 more ways in which you can style your favorite cozy knits this season.

With a Dress

This option has gotten more popular in recent years, but in case you have yet to try it or that style rut has tossed it out of your mind, I thought I’d add it here. Just pull your favorite summer dress out of your closet and throw a matching (or contrasting) sweater on top and you’re ready to face the day. This has the added benefit of giving you more use out of your summer wardrobe in case your winters are long and summers short like they are here.

If it speaks to you, I’m wearing:

Burgundy dress, similar here, here and here

Burgundy sweater, similar here, here and here

Black boots, similar here, here and here

Cropped with High-Waist Pants

Cropped sweaters can get a bit tricky to wear on their own since they’re a bit warm for the summer and a bit cold to wear with a pair of jeans (at least for me). The perfect solution is to pair them with a pair of high-waist pants. This will keep you warm and toasty sans exposed skin for the wind to sink its teeth into and will allow you to show off all the figure-flattering effects of those high waist-pants without the bulk of tucking in your sweater.

If it speaks to you, I’m wearing:

Pink cropped sweater, similar here, here and here

High waist pants, similar here, here and here

Black boots, similar here, here and here

Black parka, similar here, here and here

Thank you for reading. Be kind. Be you.