The Best Chunky Sweaters for Fall

last updated 14 August 2019

Living in New York is no walk in the park. Yes, New Yorkers walk in parks, but getting there is no easy feat. Between the subways, crowded streets, and constantly fluctuating temperatures, doing anything in this city takes some serious gumption. With that in mind, when it comes to getting dressed in the morning, the last thing New Yorkers need to stress about is whether or not their look du jour will be suitable for what the day ahead might throw at them. If there's any fall trend that can truly do it all—keep you warm, keep you stylish, and keep you comfortable—it's chunky knits.

Since this is not one of the most hyped-up fall trends of 2018, we wanted to draw some fresh attention to it so it doesn't go unnoticed by you or the New Yorkers who forgot about the versatile item they probably have sitting in storage. If there's one basic you invest in this season, we highly encourage you to buy not one, but multiple chunky knits. Because if you ask any New Yorker, they own at least three, and that's a fact. Ahead, you'll see a roundup of some of our favorite New York It girls rocking the style in more ways you even knew were possible. With everything from bike shorts to pastel pants and back again, this sweater is constantly proving to be one of the easiest pieces to wear in our wardrobes, and we have these NYC ladies to prove it.

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This outfit is a fresh way to approach fall dressing.

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A.W.A.K.E.

Cropped Oversized Wool Turtleneck Sweater

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When it's fall but your mind is still in summer, wear this.

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Ganni

Julliard Striped Mohair and Wool-Blend Sweater

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The outfit combination you'll wear for fall seasons to come.

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BP.

Ribbed Funnel Neck Sweater

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In case the temperatures where you're from are a bit fickle.

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Feknits

Bold Sweater Rose

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Pastel sweaters are a unique way to incorporate a color palette you might not otherwise see during fall.

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Topshop

Swirl Tuck Sweater

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When it's too hot to wear your favorite chunky knit but you still want a third piece, tie it around your shoulders.

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Violeta

Contrast Knit Sweater

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Color-block your fall outfits by way of a bright chunky knit.

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Prada

Oversized Mohair-Blend Sweater

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Proof you can dress practically and extremely on trend.

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Marc Jacobs

Long Sleeve Sweater

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Experiment with new ways to wear color this season.

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& Other Stories

Oversized Wool Blend Sweater

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Swap your white T-shirts for chunky cream knits. The ease and versatility of both are the same.

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Zara

Braided Cable Knit Sweater

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Play with the proportions of a longer sweater by layering it over bike shorts.

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Vero Moda Curve

Chunky Knitted Sweater

Next up, shop 36 cute tops to wear with jeans this fall.

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.