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Goodbye Plain Knits, Here Are the 5 Unexpected Sweater Trends Taking Over Fall 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Logos, flowers, crochet and the return of the V-neck: knitwear just got a lot more interesting. <\/span><\/i>The plain gray crewneck is a fall staple for a reason. It goes with everything and never feels wrong. But it rarely feels exciting either, and this season, designers are making a strong case for sweaters with a little more personality.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Elle has identified five sweater trends taking over this fall, many of them spotted on the spring\/summer 2027 runways in New York, Milan and Paris, which suggests they will last well beyond one season.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Graphic and Logo Pullovers<\/b><\/h2>\n

Logos are back, but in a relaxed way. Tory Burch paired a charcoal logo sweater with a bold, colorful skirt, while Tommy Hilfiger styled its version with easy denim<\/a><\/strong> or shorts, according to Elle. The effect is preppy and sporty rather than flashy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Try it with a midi skirt in a strong color or with straight jeans and loafers. Tommy Hilfiger’s waffle-knit logo sweater costs $97, and Tory Burch’s logo crewneck $175.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. The Crewneck, With a Twist<\/b><\/h2>\n

The classic crewneck is not disappearing. It is just getting smarter details. Loewe showed a slightly cropped, heavyweight knit with a tiny red-thread logo, while Stella McCartney’s ocean-blue sweater featured whale motifs. A cropped shape works especially well with high-waisted trousers or skirts.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Floral Motifs<\/b><\/h2>\n

Flowers are moving from dresses to knitwear. Stine Goya’s Henley came with yellow pansies, and Monse’s cropped crewneck had a tulip stem winding around the neckline, Elle notes. Ganni and Erdem offer their own floral knits for fall.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep the rest of the outfit simple: dark jeans, a plain skirt or tailored trousers let the motif shine.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Lightweight V-Necks<\/b><\/h2>\n

The V-neck is having a comeback. At Tod’s in Milan, it was layered over a contrasting button-down, while Sandy Liang in New York showed it on its own in soft pastels. It is the most office-friendly trend of the five, and Gap’s CashSoft oversized V-neck, at $70, is an easy entry point.<\/span><\/p>\n

Layering a striped or white shirt underneath, with the collar out, gives the most polished result.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Unexpected Textures<\/b><\/h2>\n

For those who want something truly different, texture is the answer. Prada showed checkered knits, Brandon Maxwell and Michael Kors used rivet-punched details, and Bottega Veneta and Brunello Cucinelli offered crochet and open-stitch styles in oversized cuts, according to Elle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Open-knit sweaters look best layered over a fitted tank or a slip dress, so the texture shows without too much exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Choose<\/b><\/h2>\n

You do not need all five. Pick the one that matches how you dress: a logo or V-neck for an easy, everyday look, a floral or textured knit if you want a statement. Then wear it with what you already own.<\/span><\/p>\n

Care matters too. Fold heavier knits instead of hanging them so they keep their shape, and wash crochet and open-stitch pieces by hand or in a mesh bag<\/a><\/strong> to avoid snags.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plain knits will always have a place, but this fall, the most stylish sweater in the room is the one with a detail people notice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42690,"featured_media":118538,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[17],"yoast_head":"\nGoodbye Plain Knits, Here Are the 5 Unexpected Sweater Trends Taking Over Fall 2026 - Grazia USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/goodbye-plain-knits-here-are-the-5-unexpected-sweater-trends-taking-over-fall-2026-25497\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Goodbye Plain Knits, Here Are the 5 Unexpected Sweater Trends Taking Over Fall 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Logos, flowers, crochet and the return of the V-neck: knitwear just got a lot more interesting. 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