Time To Update The Shops For Your Winter Sweaters
Most girls, like me, probably assume that fashion icons maintain their stylish look easily — without putting too much effort into it. But this is not necessary true. Not every effortless look is actually effortless. Behind the scenes, fashion icons are likely to spend tons of time looking for the seemingly “plain and simple” clothing pieces with the just right details, length and materials. This also applies when picking out the right winter sweaters — one of the most commonly worn winter pieces that keeps you both warm and on trend. Since one’s tastes vary, it is important to know the sweater shops that best match your style. Here are couple brands that offer high-quality sweaters at an affordable price.
Madewell
Quality: ★★★★
Price: $$$
Madewell is the lower line of J.Crew featuring more energetic and casual apparel for young women. With a more affordable retail price than J. Crew, it is the best fit for college students hunting for a nice and long-lasting sweater. If you like the design’s detailed hand distressing and monograms, Madewell is probably the right place to shop — it constantly takes inspiration from the brand’s workwear beginnings. My sweater from Madewell is a turtleneck in a marled flax color, and is extremely soft and comfortable.
ZARA
Quality: ★★★
Price: $$
If you are a Normcore fashionista calling for simplicity for your outfit, ZARA is always a good choice. ZARA is a Spanish clothing and accessories retail store carrying designs found in luxury brands. I recommend ZARA for people who don't want to spend too much money on catching the trend. Additionally, ZARA’s Trafaluc collection targets young adults with a more juvenile look, which is also a great choice for college students. I own a boat neckline thin sweater with serenity (baby blue) color from ZARA.
ASOS
Quality: ★★★
Price: $$
Looking for a wide variety of brands and styles for your sweaters? Go to ASOS. ASOS is a British online fashion store that sells over 850 brands in addition to its own branded products. It has an easy system where you can select the specific color, size, price range and brand of the sweater you are looking for. Through this system, I found my ideal oversize beige sweater that I still love, even after wearing it for two years. Be aware that because ASOS collects hundreds of different brands, the quality and price vary. In general, the better the quality, the higher the cost.
Topshop
Quality: ★★★★★
Price: $$ – $$$$
Similar to ASOS, Topshop is a fashion retailer with a collection of high-fashion brands. The Unique Catwalk Collection from Topshop is expensive but their most fashionable collection. However, their basic collection is affordable and still stylish. Since velvet is back on trend, I bought a maroon velvet turtleneck sweater from Topshop for only $50. This is a good price for a beautiful design that is hard to find at other stores.
Plenty of retail stores are out there offering tons of options for sweater-hunters like us. Start with these four brands, and then start to narrow down your preferred style. The affordable price will erase all your hesitations.
