5 Ways to Wear a Cropped Sweater
I’m all for a bare belly, but let’s be real … sometimes it’s nice to change it up a bit. Let’s expand that sweater’s reach and talk about taking your cropped sweater to the next level.
My cropped sweater of choice is cream (versatile), straight-bodied (easy to layer), and chenille (subtly shiny and easy to dress up).
#1. Overalls.
OUTFIT #1:
Zara overalls
Billabong olive green high-tops
Roxy crossbody bag
This is a super easy one. Any overalls can do the trick here. There are no rules to this one. Just pair your colors and you’re all good. I wore my high-tops because they’re super cozy and simple.
#2. Throw it Over a Bodycon Dress
OUTFIT #2:
Novella Royale Body Con Dress
BC Slides
Mustard Forever 21 Cross-body bag
Explore different prints and fabrics that make you feel good! It can be any length. A fitted cropped sweater could also work nicely here.
I paired this look with slides for a summery look, but take this look into fall or winter with tall or short boots.
#3. High-waisted Pants
OUTFIT #3:
Tropical lavendar high-waisted wide leg pants
Billabong snakeskin slides
My mom’s vintage clutch
High waisted pants are always a classy option. You can make this a dressy look or keep things casual as I did here. You can easily swap out the slides for heels, and a solid color pair of slacks to dress things up a bit. The high waist meets right where the sweater hits. It’s a perfect combo. This can be mixed and matched in many ways. You could even wear a fitted cropped sweater that tucks in just a touch to the top of the pants.
Explore different colors and fabrics for different seasons.
#4. Layer it Over a Button-Down
OUTFIT #4:
Forever 21 floral blouse
High-waisted Levis
Matisse Slides
My mom’s vintage clutch
I can’t deny that this look was inspired by Cher from Clueless. She wore a cropped sweater vest and a mini skirt. I did skinny, high-waisted jeans and a long sleeve cropped sweater. I wore a floral blouse just to add more color, but you could wear a solid color too. I made sure it was a longer blouse to cover my stomach and leave untucked. Open-toe slides keep things looking light and springy... but any shoes could go with the look. Pair your blouse colors and patterns with your sweater and shoes and it should be pretty easy!
#5. Over a Maxi Dress
OUTFIT #5:
Fynn Skye blue + white striped maxi with a low back
Tan ankle boots
Cream studded purse
A cropped sweater over a maxi dress, especially one with a low back so you can see a little skin, is a great option. Super easy and cozy.
I picked a flowy silhouette for this look to add some variety to this post. A great option for when you’re feeling bloated, or just need a little more space to breathe. If your dress is also a free-flowing style, a cropped sweater can help add a little definition to your shape. It can give you a sort of waistline without you having to wear anything form fitting. I picked this amazing low back dress that always makes me feel so beautiful. The cropped sweater is an easy layering piece and can be taken off it gets warm. I kept the boots and bag simple too. You can adjust this look for any season.
There you have it. Cropped sweaters are a simple fix for those outfits that need a little something. A great way to refresh your wardrobe without completely overhauling.
Let me know what you think in the comments below & shout out to Shar @dazzle_pop for the request. I love taking requests, so don’t be shy if you have any questions!
