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5 Under $50: Patterned Sweaters


Oversized, patterned sweaters look cool - not clunky - when paired with skinny jeans and edgy ankle boots, as seen on Jessica Simpson. Here are 5 options from Forever 21 that are all under $50 so you can give this trend a spin without buyer's remorse.

1. Love 21 Wintery Snowflake Open Cardigan, $27.80


Forever 21 at ShopStyle




2. Cable Knit Turtleneck Tunic, $29.80



3. Heritage 1981 Chunky Knit Cardigan, $32.90


Forever 21 at ShopStyle




4. Knit Sweater Cardigan, $29.80


Forever 21 at ShopStyle




5. Retro Tribal Sweater, $32.80


Forever 21 at ShopStyle



Comments
You have to be careful with large pattern sweaters. You don't want to look like your Aunt Bessie's couch!
#1 sohoaccessories (Homepage) on 2010-11-21 09:58 (Reply)
i love the retro tribal print sweater.
#2 Niki Cheapskate (Homepage) on 2010-11-21 10:33 (Reply)
I luv this look..one the right person the look is fantastic. Very cool.
#3 Love a deal on 2010-11-21 13:15 (Reply)
I bought a sweet patterned sweater at F21 last year but it was kind of overwhelming on me - I'm short and thin. I ended up donating it to goodwill. It's adorable on taller girls though, so I hope it found a good home!
#4 sobriquet on 2010-11-21 20:03 (Reply)
This is horrible! Like she's wearing her bed cover...
#5 Dany (Homepage) on 2010-11-22 21:20 (Reply)
I have to agree with Dany, not a good look on her.
#6 Claudia on 2010-11-22 22:28 (Reply)
I love patterned sweaters! You should check out the Free People site -- some beauuuuutiful ones on there! Not the cheapest, but just gorgeous. I'm not usually a sweater person, but these boho patterned ones are making me swoon this season! :-)
#7 Anusha (Homepage) on 2010-11-22 23:02 (Reply)
Ten bucks these are all made of acrylic and will tear, pill and fade within two washes.

I will echo Anusha, go for quality, not quantity. A good, well-made sweater will not only look and lay much nicer, but it will be much more cost-effective if you're actually able to wear it more than once or twice.

So sick of cheap, synthetics.
#8 Lizzie on 2010-12-01 13:43 (Reply)
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