ALPACA SWEATERS AND VESTS: A NEW LOOK FOR WINTER

Products knit from alpaca wool are a lovely addition to any wardrobe. The gorgeous fiber is extremely warm and lightweight, water and dirt resistant, and hypoallergenic. Alpaca wool products don’t take up a lot of space in a closet or dresser and are easy to care for. As an added bonus, beautiful and luxurious alpaca wool is sustainably produced.

The warm, lightweight, and ultra-soft feeling of Alpaca wool makes it a top choice for this winter’s hottest sweaterand vest trends. Natural alpaca wool’s limitless color options provide the perfect items with endless knit styles and designs to create unique pieces for every wardrobe.

For wonderful winter wardrobe additions in this year’s latest trends, look for alpaca wool sweater and vest designs in these hot styles.

The look of layering. It’s a happy accident that layering is coming into style, since winter often necessitates that we layer up to help regulate body temperature in changing weather conditions. Alpaca vests of all shapes and sizes offer a way to layer up in style this winter. Try wearing a long lace-knit vest over a sweater dress, or a bulkier vest knit in a tighter weave over a short-sleeved top.

Like vests, sweaters are natural layering devices. Carry a neutral colored alpaca wool cardigan to throw on over any outfit in a pinch. Try combining shorter sweaters with longer undershirts to show off your layering skills even more. A colorful alpaca sweater over a simple blue oxford shirt is a great example of this.

Bigger is better. Tight sweaters are disappearing fast and big, billowy, oversized styles are here to stay for at least a few years. Look for scoop necks and off-shoulder styles up top and materials that flow down low. Long styles have been in for a number of years and aren’t going away anytime soon either. If you choose to wear a tighter top, try pairing it with an oversized sweater or vest layer. Billowy, lightweight alpaca sweaters can help create an oversized look without being ill-fitting or having a heavy look or feel.

Oversized coats and jackets are a great way to layer over several other layers while still making it all fit. Tighter styles that are now exiting the fashion scene weren’t practical for winter because tight coats and jackets didn’t provide enough room to wear sweaters and other layers underneath. Take advantage of the comfort of this style while you can and layer up underneath your oversized coats and jackets.

Use big belts to tone down giant sweaters. In order to restore balance to the big tops of this winter, try throwing a belt around your oversized shirt or sweater to show that there are still come curves under there. Oversized styles aren’t meant to make us look dumpy; big tops look great when paired with knee socks or skinny jeans. A sweater dress paired with a belt and an oversized vest could be the perfect outfit this winter. Try throwing a giant belt around a blazer for some fashion sense at the office.

Colors and prints for this winter. Cobalt blue and warm-toned purples are the colors to be seen in this winter, and they may even be worn together for a bold, colorful look. Floral prints are also in, but won’t be found on any knit products. Wear bold floral prints underneath lighter toned lace-knit tops to show off more of your prints. Try pairing solid colored sweaters with floral print pants and skirts.

While alpaca wool comes in dozens of natural tones of white, brown, gray, red, and black, lighter shades can be dyed any shade of the rainbow for items that complement any wardrobe. Alpaca wool products are made from high-quality fiber that lasts a lifetime when properly cared for, so choosing neutral colors can mean that your alpaca wool clothing will match a wider range of your wardrobe for longer periods of time.  

Integrate blazers, cardigans, and shawls into your daily wardrobe. All these winter necessities are perfect for layering up in oversized styles. When choosing new outer layers for your fall and winter wardrobe, pick a range of neutral colors and bright purples and cobalts that will match or complement the clothing items you’ll be wearing underneath.

• Blazers can be worn indoors at the office, with jeans to a casual dinner, or as an outer layer like a light jacket.

• Cardigans are extremely versatile wardrobe items that can be worn as a layer any time of year and can function like a blazer at the office. A lightweight but warm alpaca wool cardigan can be worn over a dress on a summer evening or with jeans on a cold winter day.

• Shawls offer a great alternative to sweaters and are perfect for this year’s billowy, oversized styles. Many shawls are classy enough to wear with anything from jeans to dresses. Try throwing a big belt around a shawl to turn it into an indoor layer with some added shape.