Big Sweater

November 19, 9:50 AMDC Women's Style ExaminerMonica Byrd

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Fitted basics and bold accents give an oversize cardigan sex appeal! 

Knee-length sweaters can easily swallow up even the leanest of figures and lead to a lumpy librarian look.  Your strategy?  Don skinny jeans and a trip top, then complete the ensemble with a jaunty belt in a smashing color.  Dismiss any further hint of frump with a pair of sultry stilettos.

Ummm so "how do you start?" . . .

Choose a cardigan in a fine-gauge knit as opposed to a chunky cable one; such as Soprano Long-Knit Cardigan $34.00.

A wide belt such as High Waist Vintage belt, $28.00 accentuates your figure by cinching the waist; the bright red hue and large circular buckles draw the eye to a narrow part of the body.

Beneath the sweater, skinny jeans and a thin, clingy top provide the right balance to the cardigan's volume.  The dark blue shade adds to the slenderizing effect.  Like this pair of jeans by Earnest Sewn, $197.00.

Finish your look with a pair of peep-toe pumps like these BCBG scarlet patent-leather stilettos, $72.00 - they pick up the vibrant crimson of the belt and help pull together the outfit.

From a big sweater to sophisticated style!