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Some clothes provide utility, others fantasy, while others evoke an entire mood.
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A Fair Isle sweater is a mood.
Wear it under a tweedy blazer.
Lisa Yang
Greyson cashmere cardigan
SHOPBOP
This slouchy mid-weight cardi is by cashmere guru Lisa Yang.
We love a classic navy and white combo layered over a white turtleneck for a buttoned-up prep vibe.
Doen
Clarke cardigan
DOEN
Doens back with another perfect knit.
The Clarke cardi only looks like it was inherited from a particularly chic auntie.
Try it with baggy ivory corduroys.
Try it with a pleated mini andloafersto go all in on the vibe.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Fair Isle wool-blend turtleneck
RALPH LAUREN
Few do upstate chic quite like Ralph Lauren.
Fireside chats have never looked better.
We love this one with fitted trousers and equestrian boots.
Pair it with stirrup leggings for weekend jaunts.
Veronica Beard
Christina Fair Isle cardigan
Veronica Beards alpaca-blend cardigan is as soft as it is wearable.
A French blue feels very of-the-moment while still maintaining forever sweater status.
Make it workwear-ready with a button down and wool pencil skirt.
Just add a cute beanie and over-the-knee boots.
We love its simplicity and slightly more fitted appeal.
Wear it with wide-leg denim and lug sole boots.
Layer it over a slip dress for a cozy-chic evening look.
Vince
Fair Isle v-neck cardigan
NORDSTROM
Vinces nubby gray and white V-neck button-up is perfectly muted.
Try it with gray flannel trousers for a lesson in monotone dressing.
Try it with a turtleneck and high-waisted jeans.
Try it with leather trousers for a dose of the unexpected.
Bean
Camp merino wool sweater
L.L.
Pair it with an ivory silk maxi skirt for an elegant take on sweater weather.
