Are you shopping for cute trendy sweaters that are timeless and can be styled for years?

Well here are 6 insanely versatile capsule wardrobe sweaters that are affordable that will mix & match to create multiple outfits!

It’s that time of year again when the seasons start to change and those cool fronts start to roll in, which also means it’s sweater season!

It’s literally one of the most beautiful times of the year when we all get to start styling those cute and cozy outfits.

So needless to say that shopping for sweaters is one of the things I look forward to most every year once the seasons start to change!

And who wouldn’t really with all of the latest and cutest options we see all over Instagram, right? 

So who’s ready to shop for some sweaters?!

When deciding which pieces to actually buy this year, keep in mind to shop for styles and colors that you might be missing in your wardrobe.

And more importantly, ones you will get the most use out of.

Always ask yourself if it will be a functional piece that you will wear often and get your money’s worth on.

You want to stick with pieces you will love and use when deciding which sweaters will actually be functional in your capsule wardrobe for years to come.

And I am here to tell you that there are tons of beautiful and even trendy sweaters every single year that will be the perfect capsule wardrobe sweaters to add to your closet!

Sweaters that will offer so many styling options all while bringing you a million compliments every time and any way you choose to style them!

This post will cover the 6 different sweater options that I personally purchased this season that not only are absolutely adorable but that easily style in so many ways!

When it comes to this time of year all you need are some great basics and layering pieces to create all the drool-worthy outfits you are looking for!

So let’s look at 6 affordable sweaters that will seamlessly create some great December outfits!

Best Capsule Wardrobe Sweaters:

1.  Striped Sweater

If you don’t already own a classic striped sweater then you need one! 

Stripes are a true classic capsule wardrobe staple in any way shape or form making a striped sweater the perfect Fall and Winter capsule wardrobe sweater to own.

The striped pattern is not only ideal for any capsule but also lends to its extreme versatility when creating outfits for chilly weather. 

This one pictured above adds a little color to an outfit which makes it super cute and even trendy at the moment.

I especially love the teal-colored stripe that runs through it.

The sweater pictured is from Bohme which is a really cute trendy online shop that I recently stumbled on and am so glad that I did!  They have some really unique pieces which drew my attention.

Another great option to get this striped sweater look would be this almost identical striped sweater from Amazon.

I styled this striped sweater with cream-colored jeans for an all-neutral look. 

However, I’d also style it with distressed straight-leg denim jeans or dark blue flare denim jeans for a more professional work-appropriate look.

The cream-colored jeans I styled here are from Carly Jean Los Angeles.  They are her signature Chrissy Jeans in the color sea salt which are ah-mazing!

So soft and stretchy!  If you purchase them make sure to size down because the stretch is real!

Get the look:

Boots:  Vici (currently out of stock). Same boot linked here.

Accessories: Apple watch band (Amazon); Earrings: Naomi hoops (Miranda Frye); Handbag is last year’s style from Lulu’s.  Similar linked here.

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2.  Open Cable Knit Cardigan

I think most of us go crazy for any chestnut/rust-like color sweaters this time of year.  The color just literally screams Fall and has that nice warm cozy feeling to it!  I personally go crazy over it!

This one I love particularly simply because not only is the color gorgeous but because it’s an open cardigan and literally can be worn any time of the year.

It’s not too heavy or thick which would make it ideal to wear with some white denim shorts and sandals in the warmer seasons.

Its versatility makes it the perfect addition to your capsule wardrobe sweater collection.

The one pictured here is from one of my absolute favorite small online shops, Carly Jean Los Angeles (sold out).  I have been following her brand on Instagram for at least 5 years now and am a die-hard fan!

The quality of her clothing is on point and the brand is seriously capsule wardrobe dreams.  Definitely check them out!

Oh and here is a very similar open-front cardigan on Amazon.

Get the look:

Graphic T-shirt: Bohme Monte Carlo T-shirt.

Boots:  Old Chinese Laundry. Similar boot linked here.

Jeans: Carly Jean Los Angeles (Chrissy Jeans in color sea salt)

Accessories: Apple watch band (Amazon); Earrings: Gina large hoops (Liliclaspe); Handbag is Amazon.  Similar linked here.

3.  Oversized Textured Sweater

Oversized sweaters are not only a very trendy look these days but they also happen to be a very comfortable look.

It’s a go-to look when you’re just not feeling like putting much effort into an outfit but will absolutely still look like you did put effort into that outfit!

I’m all about the layers this time of year not only to have that layer underneath in case it gets too hot (I live in Texas so it’s a must) but also because it looks good!

Adding a cute striped tank or a neutral tank as I did in the pictured look above or a lace bralette or a simple white tee peeking out is an ideal way to create a stylish layered look.

All in all, it is a great way to use some of your great basic pieces with those oversized cozy sweaters.

I really love the look of this CJLA’s Auden sweater (sold out) that I used to style this look. It isn’t too thick and has a great neutral oversized look with a little bit of texture to it.

Here is a similar sweater option from Amazon.

Other ways to style it would be over one of your Summertime mini or maxi dresses with some knee-high boots or just with a pair of distressed jeans.

Get the look:

Shoes:  Converse; Black slides are old Target. Similar linked here.

Jeans:  Carly Jean Los Angeles blue jeans.  Flying Monkey black jeans- Similar linked here.

Accessories:  Earrings: Naomi hoops (Miranda Frye); Necklace: Julia Necklace (Miranda Frye),

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4.  Cable Knit Sweater

Of course, we cannot forget the basic cable knit sweater.  I particularly love this look in a shorter sweater simply because I feel an oversized cable knit would feel too thick and chunky on myself personally.

The one I styled here is another great option from Carly Jean (sold out; similar sweater) that offers the perfect size, fit, and color!  And because it is a bit shorter it is great with a front tuck, a belt, and some flared jeans!

I live for the perfect flare jeans to style for work on a chilly day.

And can we talk about this blazer for a minute? OMG, it has all the Fall vibes to it with this beautiful checkered print!  I think a blazer is definitely the way to go with a chunkier cable knit sweater since blazers are not thick.

This allows you to not have that bulky look but still look really classy and sharp!

The one pictured is from Vici but is sold out.  I found this amazing similar blazer on Mango.

Finally, pull the entire look together with your favorite Fall boots and you are cute and ready in no time!

Get the look:

Boots: Vici (currently out of stock). Same boot linked here.

Jeans: Express flare jeans.

Accessories: Apple watch band (Amazon); Earrings: five and two (discontinued);  Sunglasses are Amazon.

5.  Button-Down Sweater

Another great option is the button-down v-neck sweater. This style is everywhere this year and I am so here for it!

I absolutely love styling this as a layered look in case it gets warmer it’s easy to take off and tie around your waist or simply show off that cute shirt underneath.

Here I used a black fitted ribbed shirt with a lettuce neck and hemline which add to the outfit.

The sweater pictured here is from Bohme and it comes in some other great neutral colors as well.

I personally love a button-down style with a monochromatic all-black look as I styled it here.

The light oatmeal color of the sweater breaks up the all-black look but still offers a subtle neutral tone to the outfit.

The large tortoise-like buttons add another beautiful neutral color that pairs really well with the brown stitching on the boots.

The jeans are a cropped straight leg style with a slight distressing at the knee. They’re also distressed at the hemline.

The cropped look allows the boots to shine and as they should because how cute are these?

This type of sweater also styles really well with a long flowy printed skirt for a more feminine look.

Get the look:

Boots:  Chinese Laundry boots.

Jeans: Flying Monkey. Similar linked here.

Accessories: Apple watch band (Amazon); Earrings: Naomi hoops (Miranda Frye); Handbag is Zara.

6.  Ribbed Sweater

A long-time favorite for me has been a ribbed sweater. Just a ribbed material in anything really is a material that I always love and works for me!

This particular ribbed sweater from Bohme also has that trendy washed vintage look to it.  I particularly loved it in this charcoal color that I knew would pair so well with so many things in my capsule.

This sweater from Amazon is another option that also offers the perfect fitted look for this outfit.

Here I styled it a couple of ways.  I added softer colors to break up the look a bit.

I love it with these cream-colored distressed cropped jeans and some white converse for running errands.

The versatility of this sweater is everything!  As styled in the pic above I added some dark wash flare jeans and light-colored boots for a daytime professional look.

Get the look:

Shoes:   Old Chinese Laundry boots- similar boot linked here.

Accessories: Apple watch band (Amazon); Earrings: five and two (discontinued);  Necklace; Julia Necklace (Miranda Frye); Amazon sunglasses.

To Wrap Things Up:

So there you have it! These are absolutely some of the best capsule wardrobe sweaters that you could invest in that I personally love and swear by.

The outfits I created offer a variety of styling option ideas for October to December outfits that would be cute, quick, and easy on the go outfits!

Remember when shopping to be conscious of not only the styles you love but the ones you know you will love and use for years!

Doing so will allow you to create add to your collection of capsule wardrobe sweaters that will create an endless number of super cute outfits every year!

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