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Very frequently, it's observed that fashion bloggers from France, Italy or different parts of the European continent bring tricks and styles to use your knitwear fashion for the winters. One wonders, how to recreate the same magic for our Indian winter fashion tales. European influencers regularly bring their country’s signature style when it comes to knitwear. Taking inspiration for our very own winter fashion game doesn’t sound like such a bad idea after all. With this weather with cooler temperatures, one’s current wish list could be cosy knits, ribbed polo necks and cashmere sweaters- basically anything that prevents the icy chill. But it gets even better when we merge them with big chunky jumpers and thicker layers to get out and enjoy the weather. Yet again, if we don’t do it right one might end up looking like a marshmallow man from ghostbusters or like Joey going bonkers in an episode of Friends wherein, he was wearing all of his clothes.

When it comes to knitwear, Europeans have a knack of making it look more attractive and stylish. It’s always preferred to have a winter look which is effortlessly chic. Cardigans have been invented around the 19th century, but every now and then it’s been styled by different people looking completely different. It was invented by the Earl of Cardigan, who was a British man, they have to be obviously styled with a bit of an English touch than the rest of the clothing. Here are some top tips for knitwear we desire to wear this season.

Wear your cardigan like you own it

Cardigans aren’t new, but what did iconic Parisian-born brand Sezane do? They turned it around so that the buttons go down the back. Isn’t it breaking the ground rules of the Earl of cardigan? Bringing in your genius to style it perfectly to add that French ‘Je ne sais quoi‘ whilst not giving much of a damn. You can twist and make a knot on the back or twist and turn it inwards to get the shorter length of it. Tying them many times in the front also adds fun in wearing them. But nothing will beat the elegance of wearing it traditionally just the way it’s been worn for years.

Cosy jumper with shorts and leggings

Many of us have trendy jumpers in our knitwear wardrobes which can have various combinations to make them look new and young. How French girls never show off too much at the same time look chic. One can layer up some fun skirts with euphoric neon stockings and cover it all with old school jumpers. Pairing it up with thigh-high boots will be your own knitwear fashion moment to adore. Wearing heavier layers as a top with a short skirt, and pairing it up with long boots and a cosy cap to keep your head covered, is the ultimate chic look.

Knitted sweater cropped

Jeanne Damas is a very known French actor, designer and influencer. She has brought in the trend of cropped sweaters back in recent years. If you wish to add some fun in your winter styling, get a sweater and make it cropped with ripped effect all over. But like they say, never leave those threads behind, to be smart and cool in knitwear clothing.

Belt it up

Big oversized knitted sweaters or hoodies could be sexy attire, if one turns them in to a single dress by teaming up a nice chunky belt and warmers. Oversize clothing is the perfect selection for the weather. It demands you to team them up like a short dress along with a good belt and warmers in this cold winter. They are comfy and at the same time give more room to layer it inside. So one can enjoy the long walks with chilly weather. In the end, it all sums up to finding the right balance. If you are wearing an oversized jumper, wear slim trousers or warmers. Unless you’ve gone oversize up and down purposefully, for some boho chic vibe. Winter is fun in its own way where your body type can breathe in ease. One can layer up smartly to pull those cosy knits resting in the closet throughout the year.