March 19, 2018
Transitional Spring Sweaters
Transitional Spring Sweaters
Start the transition to spring style with pretty spring sweaters to ease you into the changing temperatures of the coming season. Knitwear specialists 525 America and RD Style make some of our favorite sweaters of every season, and right now our new arrivals from these two brands are the ideal mix of lightweight knit fabrics in pale pastel shades, fresh stripes, and trendy fits for all your transitional spring style needs. Cozy pieces is cotton or even cashmere can be just what we need to take the step into spring style territory without getting too far ahead of ourselves, or the weather, and styles include bell sleeves, mock necks, cold shoulder, vests, sleeveless and classic crew necks. While it can be tempting to start putting sweaters away as soon as spring arrives, we think you’ll want to wear these beauties a little longer. Go ahead and put away the heavy dark knits, but keep a few lightweight pastel sweaters on hand to pair with white jeans and skirts all season long.
Bring some fresh and vibrant color to your wardrobe with this 525 America periwinkle blue sweater in a cozy soft knit. Even on the coldest March days (and let’s be real, there are still plenty of chilly days to come before we reach jacket-free weather in New York) it’s easy to stay warm but still add a touch of spring to your look with a sweater in a pretty pastel hue. This bell sleeve mock neck top will keep you cozy and warm even if a few snowflakes are falling without losing sight of the warm spring days ahead. Wide bell sleeves are trendy and chic while a loose fit and high neckline provide a comfortable fit in 100% cotton. Wear this sky blue Shaker knit sweater with crisp white jeans for a refreshing take on early spring style. Add in neutral booties and gold hoop earrings to complete a look that you can start wearing now and continue to flaunt in the coming months. Once the weather begins to warm up half-tuck this cozy knit into a denim skirt with heeled sandals to balance out the bare legs with a loose long sleeve sweater on top.
Stripes are always a sign of spring, since the print gained popularity with boating styles in warm beach-worthy weather when nautical inspired fashion took off. This striped sweater from 525 America is a great pick to take you into the spring season stylishly and smartly, since it will keep you warm on chilly spring days while fitting right in with the rest of your spring wardrobe. A classic navy and white wide stripe is accented by peachy pink hems at the neck, waist and sleeves bringing pale spring colors effortlessly into the look. The added color brightens up the whole look and makes it so easy to incorporate with classic spring pieces and shades. Subtle cut outs at the neck bring an added trendy edge to the otherwise classic style crewneck sweater. Cute with regular denim or true white jeans, this sweater will bring a touch of springy pastels into your ensembles now - and later pair it with denim shorts and sandals for a nautical look that bridges the styles of early spring with summer.
Take peachy hues to the max with this sunny orange v-neck sweater from 525 America. The Ideal v-neck for a casual look, this long sleeved fitted sweater is a refreshing pop of color to add to your wardrobe. With a pair of trendy crop flare jeans and booties this classic easy to wear sweater creates a fashion forward look that combines current fads with timeless favorites and can take you from lunch at Love Lane Kitchen to an afternoon at the vineyards with ease. The sunny orange sherbert hue warms your skin tone and brightens any look in a soft and sunny way that reflects how we feel about spring weather! The bright shade wears well with floral prints and summery patterns, so feel free to add a floral skirt or printed bag with this rosy knit top for a ultra fresh vibe.
Bring cozy cashmere into the spring season with lightweight knit pieces like this longline vest from In Cashmere. In a range of spring colors these soft cashmere pieces are the ideal choice to wear over your spring sundresses and tanks when you need just a little more coverage to keep warm. This soft heather oatmeal vest is a great piece to add over a tank or top for an extra layer against the cool spring breezes. Add some golden warmth to an all white look, or soften blacks with this light oatmeal layer. With a draped open front and hi-low knee length silhouette this 100% cashmere vest looks fantastic over a sleeveless dress or over jeans and a simple top for a layered look with a cozy touch. Layer on gold jewelry with this warm-tone vest to really play up the sunny warm vibes in your outfit even if the weather is still not quite there.
The ideal transitional spring sweater could be summed up as a sleeveless knit that bridges summer cuts with winter knits for the perfect mix of seasonless style. This RD Style sleeveless sweater comes in black or white for easy pairing with all your favorite bottoms from printed summery skirts, to casual jeans, and trendy cutoff shorts creating outfits no matter the weather. A high neck and ribbed edges bring texture and structural shape to this simple knit that pairs with everything from jeans for a simple streamlined look, to printed skirts for a balanced bohemian appeal. The sleeveless high neck silhouette is edgy and cool, perfect for wearing with all of your festival season looks, like a boho printed skirt or embellished cut-off shorts. Or, keep it simple and wear this sweater with cropped jeans and a moto jacket for an easy and sophisticated spring ensemble.
Bare some shoulder in a nautical knit sweater, perfect for both an early spring day in the city or a summer afternoon by the breezy ocean at Cupsogue Beach. This RD Style striped sweater is such a great classic piece to add to any wardrobe with a simple navy and white color scheme, a loose long sleeve fit, and trendy cold shoulder cutouts. This casual loose knit top is perfectly paired with denim for a relaxed vibe starting now and carrying you well into the summer as the denim shortens from skinny jeans, to crop flares, to eventually shorts - this knit top can handle all the looks. Stripes are always in style, but this navy and white combo is particularly nautical in its vibes bringing an undeniable fresh spring tone to any look. Throw a moto jacket over this sweater to toughen up the look and add an extra layer to your ensemble still letting the stripes shine through. You can even easily mix prints with this simple stripe, and add in a floral wrap scarf for a whimsical touch that plays up the spring seasonal notes. Either way, a light spring sweater like this will keep you just warm enough while you begin to ease spring colors and patterns into your daily outfits.
