3 Ways to Wear Chunky Knits Without Looking Chunky (Part 3)

Welcome to the third and final post of this week's series! If you'd like to get caught up, here's where you can find tip number one and tip number two.

A few weeks ago I mentioned my love for mustard yellow then, lo and behold, Target stores opened in Ottawa and this drapey cardigan was welcomed into my closet. I was drawn to this piece immediately not only because of the colour but because I knew this cut would be flattering on my frame.  

When looking for knit sweaters to add to your wardrobe, consider pieces that create movement and offer visual interest by draping flatteringly down your body. Nobody likes to put on an outfit and always have to remember to suck it in! This brings me to tip number three:

3 Ways to Wear Chunky Knits Without Looking Chunky (Part 2)

Today I'm sharing my second tip for wearing chunky knits without looking chunky! (In case you missed Part 1, catch up here.) 

Yesterday I wrote how some ladies prefer to stay away from thicker knit fabrics because they find them too bulky or unflattering. I love a good cable knit sweater as much as anyone, but your typical round neck or oversized turtleneck? I'll just have to admire from afar because those looks ain't gonna happen. But guess what -- that's okay! It's important to make fashion work for you, not against you. 

Being a "thick" girl (as Trinis would say) with broad shoulders, I've had to find sweaters that complement my body type and are still fashionable and funky for the colder months. So what's my second trick for wearing chunky knits without looking chunky myself? 

2. Open up your neck

Okay that tip might sound weird at first, but hear me out. If you're heavy on top or perhaps have a thicker midsection, wearing a closed neck heavy knit sweater probably makes you feel bigger than you are. I hate when I have fabric all the way up to neck as it feels so restrictive. Oftentimes being totally covered up adds width to where I'm already at my widest with nothing to break it up. I'm not doing my body justice because my proportions are all out of whack.

In contrast, wear an open neck to balance out proportions. 

By choosing a v-neck tshirt and long necklace, I'm opening up my clavicle area and drawing the eye downwards. I completed my look with skimming black jeggings (ugh I can't believe that word is a part of my vocabulary now) and tall black boots.  

3 Ways to Wear Chunky Knits Without Looking Chunky (Part 1)

Here in Ottawa fall is still in fine form, but there's no doubt that the chill in the air means winter in coming (said in Ned Stark's Game of Thrones voice). So as the temperatures drop, it's time to dig a little deeper in our closets and pull out those heavy knit sweaters to stay warm.

This week I'll be showing three ways to wear chunky knits without looking chunky yourself. Some girls prefer to stay away from heavier knit fabrics in fear that extra bulk equals extra weight, but why should the best pieces of fall fashion only be reserved for the skinnie minnies? Come back on tomorrow and Thursday to see more tips for wearing chunky knits, but right now let's start off with outfit number one. 

1. Put a belt on it

Use a belt to show off your waistline and create shape underneath a knit sweater. Here's an example of an office-friendly outfit for those who work in a business-casual type of environment. Substitute bootcut black jeans for trousers if you need to step it up a notch.

INC short sleeved belted knit sweater / Bebe bootcut jeans / Kelly & Katie boots via DSW (similar) / Donkie leather purse via Korean boutique (in Myeondong station)