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There’s no wrong way to wear knits this season, from the classic Fair Isle pullover to the soft-yet-sexy sweater dress and woolly wrap skirt. Combine them into a head-to-toe ensemble, however, and warm separates ascend to new heights of autumnal chic, playing bold motifs and nubby textures against each other with joyful abandon. In the wake of a sweltering summer and with the howling winds of winter just a few months away, we’d all do well to seize on this perfectly coolish climate while we can—and opting for knits on knits (on knits) is a wonderful way to do so.
A few of our favorite fall-friendly looks:
Knit Pants
He may be king of the sultry slip dress, but Simon Porte Jacquemus also knows his way around a trouser. Try an eggshell-colored, rib-knit pair with a patterned crewneck and colorful leather boots for a cozy-casual day out on the town.
The Sweater Coat
A high neck and fitted silhouette make Altuzarra’s Gordon coat one of the season’s most versatile. Lean into its happy mix of prints, and style it with a stripy Proenza Schouler number.
A Mix of Thick and Thin
Over a whisper of a cashmere maxi from Ryan Roche, Alanui’s fringed and fitfully colorful cashmere cardigan makes for a playful outer layer.
Warm Accessories
When the occasion calls for an easy top and jeans, one of Saylor’s polychrome pullovers meets its match in flared, patchwork denim from B Sides—while a vibrant Elder Statesman cap and embellished Prada scarf prove that more is absolutely more.
The Knit Skirt
A discreetly charming Sandro midiskirt—the kind of thing you could imagine Matilda’s Miss Honey in as the weather turned—is doubly good under a cheerful Fair Isle sweater from Jason Wu.
The Sweater Dress
Here’s the one-and-done option: Rixo’s Annie knit dress is both fun and functional, reworking a retro silhouette—note the 1970s-style spread collar!—in wear-anywhere rayon. A punchy scarf, some golden rings, and one seriously good pair of cold-weather boots complete the look.
