Some trends come and go, but the Fair Isle Sweater reappears every winter. And why not? The beautiful colors and designs are created to frame the face and make a statement regardless of how you style one.
Just in case you REALLY want to know the background of the fair isle sweater, here is what Wikipedia has to say:
The Fair Isle Sweater Outfit
A Fair Isle Sweater Outfit at Rogers Gardens
It’s pretty hard to choose just one of these sweaters as there are so many to choose from. The version I’m styling today has colors that I navigate toward: mustard yellow and gray. What shades are you drawn to?
A Fair Isle Sweater Outfit at Rogers Gardens
This sweater is just one of many available at Talbots. There is no wool in the fabric, which is a must for me. I know that a traditional or typical fair isle sweater is definitely made of wool!
Rogers Gardens
The Outfit Pieces
I paired the sweater with some old gray skinny jeans by Halogen. It would also look fab with your favorite jeans! Check out these gorgeous gray skinny jeans from Spanx! I’ve got my eye on them to replace/refresh the pair in these photos!
Poinsettias at Rogers Gardens
As today’s trip required walking around the gardens, comfortable shoes were required. These suede booties, by Vionic, have become my go-to shoes. I styled them with rust in the post, Fall Ready in A Colorblock Cardigan Sweater Outfit. The lower stacked heel is perfect for walking and the footbed is padded for comfort. I walked all day in these booties with no trouble. They also come in black and nude.
A Fair Isle Sweater Outfit at Rogers Gardens
For a bit of contrast, a cognac leather jacket complimented the colors in the sweater and tied it into the shade of my booties. Mine is several seasons old and continues to be a favorite. Check out a similar cognac leather jacket here.
The Photo Shoot Locale
The photos for this outfit were taken at Roger’s Gardens, a high-end nursery located in Corona Del Mar, California. It’s about a half-hour from our home and we make the trip several times a year. It’s a great place to get ideas for your patio or potted plants, and they have a gift shop, too. Naturally, they decorate for the Christmas holiday and that’s always fun to check out.
White Orchids at Rogers Gardens
While visiting the gardens, it’s a must to have lunch or dinner at the Farmhouse Restaurant located on the grounds. As the name implies, the food is locally sourced, with seasonal farm-to-fork cuisine. Needless to say, it’s worth a visit.
Rogers Gardens
Have you picked up a Fair Isle sweater yet? Or do you already have one or two in your closet? It’s an easy sweater to style with jeans, slacks, and even a skirt for work or a casual event. Choose one in the colors that most complement your complexion!
That’s a really nice find. Love how you Styled it. Thanks for sharingyour look at the Top of the World Style linkup party.
There are so many to choose from, but I loved the gray and mustard in this one. Thanks so much, Nicole! And thanks for hosting the Link Up!
xx Darlene
Very pretty sweater! It is funny it took me a while to figure out that a jumper was a sweater when I was reading some british blogs!
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I know what you mean! Haha! Thanks, Mireille! Have a great week.
xx Darlene
Ahh! Just love this fair isle sweater with the cognac jacket and boots! So stylish! I love the photo of you holding the little pine tree!
Carrie
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Hi, Carrie! Thanks for the nice comments. It seems we are both styling Fair Isle sweaters this season!
Have a great week,
xx Darlene
You inspired me to wear those colors today! Love the sweater! Have a great weekend!
Great, Nancy! I’ll be looking for that outfit on you! Happy weekend to you, too!
xx Darlene