Gonna Make You Sweat

Autumn is just around the corner! It's time to prepare for chillier weather. Wearing a sweater is not only a great way to keep warm, but it is a fantastic way to express one's unique, individual fashion sense. This concept is even more fun with a blast from the past of vintage sweaters.

This past weekend, my dear friend Janessa Poole and I went rummaging at our local Goodwill and stumbled upon a few sweater gems. She agreed to model them for me to showcase the different patterns and style.

"Plaid to Meet You"

Photo Credit to Kathryn Muñoz

Here, the lovely Miss Poole is wearing a beige and black sweater embellished with swatches of different plaid print. A true classic, plaid is a timeless design that is sure to always make a statement when worn.

"Cosby Chic"

Photo Credit to Kathryn Muñoz

All negative associations with Bill Cosby aside, this sweater features an abstract pattern that was common in the 1980s and made popular by the NBC sitcom The Cosby Show (1984-1992). Many sweaters of this era offered a variety of funky styles to mix and match. No matter what your fashion preferences are, a fun sweater such as this is sure to give a confidence boost.

"Festive Florals"

Photo Credit to Kathryn Muñoz

For a more daring look, (seeing that many people would call this a "grandma shirt"), Janessa is wearing a navy blue sweatshirt embellished with floral embroidery. We liked this shirt because it reminded us of something an elementary school teacher would've worn in the late  1990s/early 2000s. Given that we both entered kindergarten in 2002, we found the shirt to be very nostalgic. Paired with white high-wasted shorts, this outfit is sure to make a splash. 

-Kathryn Muñoz