Brighten Up Fall’s Muted Color Palette With a Vibrant Knit

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When you think of a fall color palette, the season is practically synonymous with neutrals: camel-colored outerwear, gray or navy knits, tweedy blazers, and brown and black leathers. While minimalists would argue there’s absolutely nothing wrong with wearing a head-to-toe look of browns and creams, here’s one example of how to shake up that fall uniform.

Look to The Row’s fall 2022 collection styling for inspiration; the Olsens injected colorful layers of knitwear into an otherwise fully neutral look. “They use brights like the minimalists they are, by avoiding prints and patterns in favor of big blocks of color, layering an orange turtleneck under a white button-down under a purple V-neck under a tan three-button coat,” describes Vogue Runway’s Nicole Phelps on their layering tactics. With wearable pieces like tan suiting, sneakers, and white button-ups, The Row’s fall collection styling feels attainable, and with the right colored sweater, might we dare say, recreatable? Here, shop four punchy sweaters and a look to go with each one.

The Turtleneck Top

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The Row Ciba cashmere sweater

Color block layering with a bold red turtleneck is one way to add a subtle pop of color to a muted fall wardrobe. Try it under a white button-up with trousers and trainers.

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The Frankie Shop Lui shirt

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The Frankie Shop Bea trousers

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Saint Laurent Maillon leather belt

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New Balance 237 sneakers

The Cashmere Crewneck

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Cos cashmere sweater

Take your turtlenecks one step further with a colorful crewneck over top.

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Ganni twill trench coat

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Uniqlo turtleneck shirt

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Sandro Julieta wool miniskirt

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Valentino Garavani leather loafers

The V-Neck Knit

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Thakoon V-neck sweater

Add a layer of color to a T-shirt and trouser pairings with a V-neck sweater in a bold color for a fresh take on a smart and classic look.

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Raey recycled-yarn T-shirt

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Closed Helston trousers

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The Row Milto single-breasted jacket

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The Row T-bar leather sandals

The Polo Pullover

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Vince brushed polo sweater

Purple and brown provide a lovely contrast and an even better color combination. Try it out with a chocolate leather midi skirt and a deep purple polo.

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By Malene Birger Cinnum cardigan

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J.Crew sculptural orb earrings

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The Row Matias pencil skirt

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Aeyde Henry leather knee boots

Shop more knits:
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Everlane recashmere vest

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Cos oversized purple sweater

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The Row Ciba turtleneck sweater

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Allude cashmere blend sweater

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Leset polo sweater

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Loulou Studio v-neck cashmere sweater

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Zara high collar knit

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Nanushka Josie cardigan

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Other Stories boxy turtleneck

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Bottega Veneta slim fit turtleneck sweater