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
Hailey Baldwin is clearly a believer in my own personal theory that every sweater is better with a turtleneck.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley proving that cropped sweaters are the perfect match to a slip skirt.
Bella Hadid
With sleeked-back hair, fitted jeans and a wedge heel, Bella makes cropped look classic.
Sofia Richie
Cropped sweaters will upgrade your airport style. Could you direct me to the business class lounge?
Ashley Graham
Alternatively, Ashley is inspiring me to stock up on cropped sweaters to throw on with my gym-but-also-brunch outfit.
Selena Gomez
Have you ever seen black trousers look better?! No, neither have I.
Kendall Jenner
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
Why not pair your cropped sweater with a cropped jacket? The more stomach the better.
Shop cropped sweaters:
Make this a part of your weekend wardrobe.
This sweater is sweet and delicate.
The fall wardrobe of my dreams is entirely neutral.
Style this flirty sweater with a leather miniskirt this fall.
These are the best sweaters for fall.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated by Aleksija Vujicic.
Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.
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