8 Cool Ways to Wear a Cropped Sweater

When it comes to styling, there are certain celebrities we can always count on for a fresh dose of sartorial inspiration. For instance, we've recently spotted some of our favorite models, like Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner, wearing a cropped sweater in the coolest ways. A great transitional item, this short knit is perfect for layering over and under all your spring pieces. For a cool nighttime look, pair it with high-rise jeans and strappy heels like Chanel Iman did or with a midi skirt for a coffee date à la Selena Gomez. We bet this will be your new favorite sweater.

Get inspired by how these It girls are wearing a cropped sweater below, and then shop our favorites.

Hailey Baldwin

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Hailey Baldwin is clearly a believer in my own personal theory that every sweater is better with a turtleneck. 

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley proving that cropped sweaters are the perfect match to a slip skirt.

Bella Hadid

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With sleeked-back hair, fitted jeans and a wedge heel, Bella makes cropped look classic. 

Sofia Richie

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Cropped sweaters will upgrade your airport style. Could you direct me to the business class lounge? 

Ashley Graham

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Alternatively, Ashley is inspiring me to stock up on cropped sweaters to throw on with my gym-but-also-brunch outfit. 

Selena Gomez

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Have you ever seen black trousers look better?! No, neither have I. 

Kendall Jenner

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Green is the new color for fall. Sweaters, belts, and bags—there's no such thing as too much of a good (green) thing.

Gigi Hadid

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Why not pair your cropped sweater with a cropped jacket? The more stomach the better. 

Shop cropped sweaters:

These are the best sweaters for fall.

This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated by Aleksija Vujicic.

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