Sweater weather is absolutely here, and for the time being, it’s here to stay. Aside from outerwear, sweaters are the single most important piece of cold weather clothing in our wardrobes. I mean, the term “sweater weather” was invented for the two final seasons of the year. Sure sweaters have the utilitarian purpose all clothes have of keeping us warm, protecting us from the elements, and avoiding a life of perpetual embarrassment, but like all other garments these knits have been perfectly stylized into an art form of their very own.

The sweater movement that is so right now, so to speak, is a “chunky knit”. But what exactly does chunky mean aside from being used to describe cookies or soups. A chunky knit, to me, is a knitted garment that takes pride in being knit. It’s time to push aside all of the demure, flimsy knits with miniscule gauges and celebrate decadent, rolling rows of plush fabric. Knitting is an art form and a central factor of a chunky knit is intricate, interesting patterns. Today's Fashionista’s cowl-neck knit is a perfect example of the sweaters that are all over runways right now.

The thick ribbing on the neck, sleeves, and bottom of the garment along with the intricate wave pattern of the body is what makes this a wonderful “chunky” example. She keeps the theme going with a pair of thick knee socks tucked into a rugged pair of boots. The knit socks work to make the ensemble a little more sweatery, for lack of a better term. So, like our fashionista, feel inclined this season to wear a bold, and comfy chunky knit.