Sweater Styling: From Basic to Statement

Sweaters form winter wardrobe core. Types: Pullovers (Rs.600-1,800) are classic, cardigans (Rs.700-2,000) offer versatility, turtlenecks (Rs.800-2,200) provide extra warmth, oversized sweaters (Rs.900-2,500) are trendy and comfortable. Styling options: sweater over shirt (formal/smart-casual), sweater with jeans (casual), sweater over kurta (indo-fusion), sweater-only with statement jewelry (contemporary). Colors: neutrals (grey, beige, navy, black) are wardrobe workhorses, bold colors (burgundy, mustard, emerald) are statement pieces. Fabrics: wool blends are standard at Rs.800-2,000, cashmere is luxury at Rs.3,000+, acrylic is budget at Rs.400-800 (less warm, more affordable). Where to shop: Pantaloons for variety at Rs.600-1,800, Van Heusen for quality at Rs.1,500-3,000, street markets for budget trendy pieces at Rs.500-1,200. Care: hand-wash or gentle machine cycle, flat-dry (hanging stretches), store with moth protection.