Ask Belle: Affordable Fall Sweaters

Dear Belle,

I recently moved from Phoenix to Oregon, and I’m freezing.  I need all the sweaters, however, my budget is limited.  Where do you buy sweaters for >$100?  

Cold in Klamath Falls

I faced the same problem when I moved West.  In D.C., I just layered up and waited for spring.  But with the cold, wet weather in the Pacific Northwest, I needed sweaters desperately.  Here are a few suggestions in your price range.

Halogen Embellished Collar Sweater ($69) // Gibson Convertible Fleece Tunic ($54) // Leith Cocoon Cardigan ($75) // Topshop Striped Tunic Sweater ($100)

I find that Nordstrom usually has a pretty good selection of sweaters under-$100.  The four above are all from Nordstrom and they offer varying degrees of warmth.  I really adore the embellishes collar on the sweater at left, and the sweater at right has the perfect amount of Parisian chic.

Other choices include this BP Oversize Pullover and this ladder sleeve crop sweater from Topshop.  Plus-size?  This Lucky Brand turtleneck with a cool intarsia weave caught my eye.

Madewell also has a few selections in this price range.  I like their Riverside texture sweater and their tie-front wrap sweater is the perfect mix of sophisticated and cool.

Lastly, Lord & Taylor has some sweater brands that you don’t see everywhere.  1 State has this great cable and peplum sweater.  I also like their sweater with a sheer yoke for wearing under blazers without looking heavy.  And this BCBGeneration sweater has is striped in rich fall hues.  Plus-size?  They have a good selection of Ralph Lauren basics, like this open front cardi.