5 Days, 5 Ways: How to Wear Graphic Sweaters to Work, Happy Hour and Beyond

Tips to style sweaters this fall

By Diana Nguyen Oct 03, 2015 1:25 AMTags
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It's a sunny 79 degrees here in Southern California, but it must be chilly somewhere in the world. Whatever the temp, you can't deny a good pumpkin spice latte and graphic sweatshirt.

This fashion month, street-style stars have been coming out in droves in eye-catching iterations. For more wearable styling, however, we turn to Hollywood celebs for inspiration.

Jessica Alba, for example, is chic yet comfortable in a jet-setting outfit. Though the monochrome basics can look a little drab by themselves, the perforated shoes add texture to the outfit. Not to mention, anytime you drape a jacket over your shoulders, it screams fashion.

Streetwear can be at both times edgy and sexy, as evidenced by Fergie. Just pair an oversized hooded graphic sweatshirt with a bomber jacket to create a layered element to that faux-shift dress. The singer opted for knee-high boots but try stilettos to balance out this androgynous look.

Graphic sweatshirts inherently bring to mind tomboy vibes but to add a feminine touch, showcase design details like fringe, draping or florals to give the outfit movement. Jaime King keeps her look chic by keeping the ensemble to one color, making it the perfect night-out option as well. 

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In the same vein as Fergie, Rihanna wears her oversized hoodie as a dress. To take the outfit to date night status, add a textured mini underneath, so it peeks right under the bottom of the sweatshirt, drawing the eyes to the legs. Wear sky-high heels for a sexy touch.

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If you want an excuse to wear sweats outside, follow in Cara Delevingne's footsteps. A graphic sweatshirt with a (mock?) high-fashion logo will earn you street-style cred. Pair it with stylish sneakers and textured detailing, like leather or fur, and you got your cold-weather model-off-duty look ready to go.