Short sleeve sweaters became my unexpected closet hero this year. I love how they’re the perfect balance of effortless, relaxed, and polished. They feel cozy but not too warm. They’re an easy option to turn to during transitional seasons because you can layer them or wear them alone. Plus, they’re work appropriate, so you can wear a short sleeve sweater to work just as easily as you can wear it to brunch or on a vacation. They’re just really versatile, and they’re also a fun alternative to your typical blouse or shirt.
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How to Style Short-Sleeve Sweater
Short sleeve sweaters are easier to style than you think. They go with linen skirts, denim skirts, work pants, and all different styles of denim. You can style a short sleeve sweater by itself, under a blazer, over a button up, or even over a tank top. It all just depends on your personal style and what you’re doing, but these knit garments will go a long way in your closet!
What To Wear Under A Short Sleeve Sweater Or With A Short Sleeve Sweater
Classic Button up
A classic fit button up is a fun way to dress up your short sleeve sweater for the office and cooler seasons. First, put on your button up, and then put your short sleeve sweater or cardigan over it! Voila. You have a super chic work outfit, whether you wear this with work pants or a skirt.
Blazer or Suede Jacket
There is nothing better than throwing on a blazer or jacket over a short sleeve sweater to easily have a put together, polished outfit. Whether you’re wearing a typical pullover sweater, cardigan, roll neck sweater, or even something more unique like a cowl neck sweater, it will look nice under a seasonal jacket. This is one of my favorite ways to get dressed in the fall, winter, and spring because it’s easy, comfortable, and it always works.
Tank Top
If you’re looking for good basics, I recently picked up a few tank tops from Buck Mason and I also aways love Sezane tank tops. These are all options to wear under a short sleeve sweater when you wear the sweater with an open front or if you just want an extra layer. Several of these tank tops are a rib knit option, which is typically my go-to choice for tank tops. They’re all cotton and really lightweight!
How To Wear A Short Sleeve Sweater
These are exact outfits I’ve worn with some of my favorite short sleeve sweaters.
Short Sleeve Cardigan With Light Blue Jeans And Slingbacks
This is just a reliable outfit! The subtle open knit design on this cardigan and the organic cotton make it feel so lightweight. There’s nothing better than a high quality cotton sweater because it’s breathable, and it just feels like you’re wearing a cloud. These pieces will last longer than synthetic fibers and they are typically easier on your skin.
My sweater also comes in black. You can style this sweater in all the same ways regardless of which color you choose.
Short Sleeve Cardigan With A Linen Skirt
This outfit is a go-to option for spring, early fall, and summer. While I’m wearing this skirt with a cardigan, it will look good with any short sleeve sweater.
Check out this blog post for more sweater and skirt outfits.
Cashmere Short Sleeve Sweater
This cashmere short sleeve sweater is your next closet hero. You can wear it all year – with the exception of the height of summer. It is super lightweight, but it’s too warm for summer here in DC. It comes in several other color options, but I love this one because it’s so versatile. I wore this outfit for a casual outing, but this is perfect to wear to work with your work pants or a skirt for the office. This is the type of look you can wear if you’re going to dinner or drinks after work too.
Cashmere Short Sleeve Sweater With A Blazer
A short sleeve sweater under a blazer is one of the easiest, most chic outfits! It only took me a few minutes to put this outfit together, and I felt so good in it. You can wear this to work if you’re allowed to wear jeans, or just wear a skirt or work pants with it if jeans aren’t an option. Then, wear it again on the weekends with jeans. One of the nice things about a cashmere sweater is you don’t have to dry clean it all the time. I always get at least a few wears from a sweater before it needs to be cleaned.
Navy Barrel Jeans With Short Sleeve Cardigan
This outfit feels like a more elegant way to style a short sleeve sweater because these jeans aren’t your typical jeans. They’re a gorgeous navy, and while they look so nice, they’re very low maintenance. I wash and dry them without any issues.
Suede Jacket Over A Short Sleeve Sweater
I’m technically wearing a sleeveless sweater in this photo, but a suede jacket or blazer is perfect to style over a short sleeve sweater too. A suede jacket or blazer is so chic and always a favorite piece of clothing in my closet. If you want an option that’s warm and easy to layer, go for a short sleeved wool sweater or cashmere sweater vest.
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I hope you found a helpful way to style a short sleeve sweater! If you’re looking for other outfit inspiration when it comes to wearing sweaters, click here for a blog post on how to style a sweater dress. Don’t forget to sign up for my email list!
