Rainbow Stripe Knit Sweater Brenda

There is no rule that says a warm sweater has to be beige!

Just imagine opening the closet on a flat, damp morning and finding something that genuinely cheers you up. Now stop imagining, because this fine-stripe knit runs rose, gold, teal and berry from shoulder to hem, and it makes the simplest jeans look deliberate.

• Stripes That Flatter
  The bands are narrow and close together, which draws the eye along the body rather than across it. That is why a multicolor stripe like this reads as slimming instead of wide.
• Cheerful, Not Childish
  The palette is muted and warm rather than primary and bright. It is joyful in the way a good scarf is joyful, which is exactly right for a grown woman who likes color.
• One Piece, Whole Outfit
  Wear it with denim and you are finished. There is no need for jewelry, a scarf or a topper, which saves you ten minutes every time.
• Warm Without Bulk
  The knit is close and fine rather than chunky, so it slides under a coat without adding an inch at the shoulder.
• Rib Trims Throughout
  Neck, cuffs and hem are all ribbed, so the sweater keeps its neat outline through a long day and many washes.

Perhaps you have avoided stripes because a bold one once made you feel broader than you are. These are the fine, low-contrast kind that do the opposite — and once you see how easy it is to get dressed in this one, it will earn a permanent place at the front of the drawer.