Sweater Weather

No, I am not about to go off topic to talk about the new, popular song “Sweater Weather,” but I guess it wouldn’t hurt to say the song has helped bring the sweater into the minds of the men who have listened to this popular hit(did I just go off topic?).

In high school a few of my friends and I came up with an unofficial club on campus that we called sweater Thursday.  What started as a few of my friends’ dressing in sweaters every Thursday, grew into about forty to fifty high school boys and girls a week, on Thursdays, wearing sweaters. 

Though I’d like to think my popularity(?) played a large part in this growth, in hindsight it’s clear there were other key elements to this phenomenon. 

Let’s face it, if you live in Southern California, fall can be tricky with what to wear.   Short shirts are too cold, and often jackets are too warm.  Let’s take a look at the options available to us men in the sweater department, as this is the best option when the crisp air changes.

Simple patterns, like this one here, give more of an edge to any normal guy’s closet. Add more of a sophisticated look by adding a collared shirt under it. This is what our women would call the “layered look.”

And, finally, we have the cardigan. This look is so easy it would be a crime not to have one in your closet! Just throw a cardigan over your favorite V-neck and you’re ready for the day. Having good style doesn’t get much simpler than that guys! At the very least add a simple cardigan to your wardrobe, and let the sweater journey grow from there.