LE CATCH

Since sweater weather lasts a lot longer in England, I am looking there--specifically to London-based lawyer Lorna Humphrey--for some new knitwear inspo. Her trick to keeping things fresh is simple: head-to-toe neutrals, classic silhouettes and layering. In other words: forever chic, fail-proof sweaters that I can wear season after season, like these from By Malene Birger (below), Zara, Club Monaco, Rebecca Minkoff, and BB Dakota.

Photos: Symphony of Silk

$160, uterque

All the trappings of Chanel-chic but at a cheaper price!

1. Deveaux turtleneck, $1195, netaporter.com

2. Slvrlake jeans, $330, netaporter.com

3. Shashi earrings, $58, shopbop.com

4. Staud chain-handle bag, $350, shopbop.com

5. Uterque flats, $160, uterque.com

$97, maje

This statement poncho pretty much sums up my answer to the latest cold front.

1. Tory Sport sweater, $298, shopbop.com

2. JBrand jeans, $245, netaporter.com

3. Maje poncho, $97, maje.com

4. Charlotte Tillbury Lipstick Balm in Enchanting Happikiss, $34, nordstrom.com

5. Shashi "It's Love Bracelet," $47, shopbop.com

6. Jeffrey Campbell lace-up boots, $170, shopbop.com

Might I recommend a dash of splash with your winter hues? After all, they say brights boost the mood--proven with these chunky knits, they do wonders for ho-hum jeans and sneaks. Since I could use major mood boosting, I'm eyeing these bold and beautiful outfit-making options from Ganni (above, on sale!), Anthroplogie, Mango, Blank Denim, Les Triscots (last pic), Isabel Marant Etoile, and vintage.

$89, and other stories

Keeping a rosy view of the future in this pretty ruffled blouse.

1. And Other Stories sheer ruffled blouse, $89, stories.com

2. JBrand straight-leg jeans, $245, netaporter.com

3. M Missoni cardigan, $388, theoutnet.com

4. Ilia Balmy Gloss in Petals, $26, netaporter.com

5. Kenneth Jay Lane link bracelet, $45, shopbop.com

6. Loeffler Randall boots, $395, shopbop.com

sandro, $285

The snap hook gives this wear-everywhere blouse a little extra (Celine-spirited) something!

1. Sandro snap-hook striped blouse, $285, sandro-paris.com

2. Toteme jeans, $280, matchesfashion.com

3. Mango lurex cardigan, $49, mango.com

4. Marni leather tote bag, $370, shopbop.com

5. Laura Lombardi ring, $100, netaporter.com

6. Victoria Beckham x Reebok sneakers, $150, shopbop.com

I'd like to wrap up 2020 in this cozy yet stylish Cos cardigan. Made of wool and trimmed with an extra warm scarf, it's the kind of thing I'd never want to take off. Unless, of course, I could also rotate in these other statement knits from Jocelyn, Mango, Shein, and Uterque.

$158, the outnet

Stripes, a bow, and an open shoulder... couldn't ask for more!

1. Derek Lam 10 Crosby sweater, $158, theoutnet.com
2. Khaite jeans, $380, netaporter.com
3. Kule quilted jacket, $480, kule.com
4. Mokuyobi fanny pack, $74, urbanoutfitters.com
5. Wilhelmina Garcia gold-plated signet ring, $190, modaoperandi.com
6. Isabel Marant boots, $730, shopbop.com

$59, h&m

This jacket will weave some style magic this fall.

1. Isabel Marant Etoile turtleneck sweater, $425, intermixonline.com
2. Toteme jeans, $280, netaporter.com
3. H&M woven jacket, $59, hm.com
4. Mark and Graham ripstop backpack, $49, markandgraham.com
5. Persee gold, pearl and diamond ring, $364, netaporter.com
6. Acne Studios boots, $540, shopbop.com

One day it may be cold. Another day it may be hot. That's the month of May--and it may be a good excuse to have a cute, throw-it-on cardigan at the ready for those up's and down's. I just snapped up the Vita Grace pearl-trimmed $120 cardigan, above. (The $98 embroidered one below is also adorable!). Also a good idea: the most perfect white button blouse by L.F. Markey that can go over this summer's statement tank, a slip dress, or even a bikini!