How to wear sweaters that make a statement

BCBG: $288

Color-Blocked Turtleneck Poncho

::::STYLING TIP::::This piece is a great one to throw on when your cold,

undecided about what to wear, but want to look great.

Great casual piece with skinny jeans and a great wedge boot.

BCBG: $166

Signature Cardi Wrap

::::STYLING TIP::::A pop of color for a drab black wardrobe. This spicy piece can go

a little more dressed up with a pencil/A-line skirt, opaque tights,

and platform close toed

booties.

BCBG: $198

Shawl Collar Sweater

::::STYLING TIP::::This piece can be worn with anything!

It is the most versatile yet stylish statement sweater. The wrap

allows access to a peak of your dress or top underneath and the tie

can be replaced with your favorite belt.

Tannya!!

Fall is well underway and I feel that I am attracted to the same type of sweaters....They are all button up cardigans. I want to add some sweaters that are a little risky for me and make a statement.

Simple Sweater Shopper

Dear Simple Sweater Shopper,

• A good statement sweater must be flattering, have a little flair, yet stay simple. Yes simple can be good sometimes, especially with a statement piece, you don't want to go overboard and look like you tried to hard.

• Buy something that isn't too trendy. Sweaters should really be more of a quality piece than a trendy piece. The reason I say this is because in Seattle we wear a lot of layers and warm pieces. It should last this whole season, possibly the next, or stored for another year.

• For a thinner sweater with extra warmth go for one made of cashmere or alpaca. Cable knit sweaters are bulkier so careful with the layering on these pieces. The layering pieces should be a tight cotton long sleeve or a cami.

"While clothes may not make the woman, they certainly have a strong effect on her self-confidence- which, I believe, does make the woman."-Mary Kay Ashley

-Tannya Bernadette