What is an Aran sweater?
An Aran sweater is, what is known by many as, a fisherman’s sweater. Aran sweaters are named for the islands off the coast of Galway, Ireland. They were made by fisherman’s wives in oatmeal color wool to keep the fishermen warm. They are unisex, bulky, warm, comfortable, and functional classic sweaters. Today a number of brands have versions of this preppy sweater in cotton available in many colors. Style over a dress, over pants or jeans, or tucked in a pair of jeans.
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What are Fair Isle sweaters?
Fair Isle sweaters are named after one of the Shetland Islands (Fair Isle) where the banded geometrical design originated. The Shetland Islands are a subarctic archipelago of Scotland north-east of Britain. Look great with pants and skirts. They are considered fall and winter classic sweaters.
Can you wear short sleeve sweaters in the winter?
Short sleeve sweaters are stylish and can be worn in the spring, summer, fall, or winter. It depends on the temperature whether you want to wear a short-sleeve sweater. It makes common sense to avoid wearing sweaters in hot weather. Style a short sleeve sweater with a scarf, jewelry or layer a short sleeve sweater over a shirt style blouse or turtleneck. Wear a short-sleeve sweater with jeans, pants, skirts, or layer over a dress.