It’s starting to feel like fall here in New York: those perfect early days when a sweater can take you from morning to night, no jacket required. It’s also that sweet spot of the wardrobe transition, when lightweight options get packed up and heavier knits come out.
With changing necklines and chunkier sweaters, there’s also jewelry to take into consideration. Necklaces often get forgotten under turtlenecks, while earrings larger than studs tend to be shied away from to avoid a snag.
There is a method to the jewelry and sweater combination, however, and it’s all about balancing the substance of clothing with that of the jewelry. Long chains can go over sweaters easily, while hoops and drop earrings can work easily and effectively with cozy clothing as well. And as an added bonus to our pairing: a silk or cotton scarf to accessorize our fail-safe face masks.
Below: a crib sheet of seven perfect combinations for fall sweater and jewelry dressing—and a few extra tips for giving your mask a little lift too.