Can a chunky sweater be slimming? It’s all about how you wear it.
The chunky sweater is my go to item for winter. I love the luxe texture and boxy shape, and the look of a turtle neck or knitted sleeve peeking from under an oversized coat gets me every time. However, I can understand why some might not consider this to be a particularly flattering item. If not styled right, the chunky sweater can make you look like – as a friend of mine dubbed it – a big ol’ marshmallow. So how to wear chunky sweaters in a slimming way?
The key is to hint at your figure in other elements of your outfit. For example, scrunch the sleeves to show the wrists, wear fitted bottoms to balance out the slouchy top half, and consider tucking your sweater to bring out your waist. Highlighting your legs is also a good idea, so opt for fitted legwear, and steer away from maxi skirts.
Chunky Turtle Neck Sweater – J.Crew
Front split denim skirt – One Teaspoon
Heeled Sandals – ASOS
Bag – Celine Trio
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You look absolutely stunning Jiawa! I love the little tips for a more feminine silhouette when styling your fav chunky knit – every women knows the problem I think. And I always roll up sleeves to show my skinny wrists and I really think that helps.
Love, Sophie
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Thanks so much Sophie! Yes it’s just instinctive sometimes, isn’t it? I always roll up sleeves of everything haha
Waaw this is a great style you have ! Love it !
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Thanks so much love!
Jaiwa, you are so beautiful! Love how you styled this sweater and thank you for your tips!
Chunky knits are my love forever!
xx Jane
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Aw thanks lady! And thanks for coming over to my blog!
Love this cool sweater & denim skirt combination!
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It’s my go to combination 😀
Love the sweater and denim skirt combo! Gorgeous!
xx
Claudia
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Thanks so much hun!
I love your outfit, that skirt is amazing!)
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Thanks so much love! Yes this skirt is my fav atm. I can’t stop wearing it!
I am totally in love with this outfit! How can you be so perfect?:)
P.S. I wanted to get that sweater from J.Crew myself, but my size was sold out so quickly!:)
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Ahh you’re too kind. Oh this sweater was such a bargain too! I feel like I should have bought two. The J.Crew sale was just too good!
Great look sweetie!!! It does really slimming!!
U look so beautiful ~~ xoxo
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Aw thank you hun! I’m glad you think I succeeded 🙂
Fabulous look! Great outfit combination!
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Aw thanks lovie!
You look absolutely amazing in this combo Jiawa! I rarely come across distressed skirts so this is such a breath of fresh air :). Thanks for the styling tips I agree tucking in the sweater really helps to elongate my legs, and a nice pair of strappy heels get the job done too. Have a lovely weekend! 🙂 xo~ Lena
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Oh yes me either, and I’d been looking for one for ages, so I bought this one that very minute haha. Can you believe the heels are just ASOS? They are the most comfortable heels I’ve ever owned haha
Wow, you are gorgeous! This chunky sweater looks incredible on you with that split skirt. I’m gonna try your tips, scrunching up the sleeves is a really good idea
Rachel xxx
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aw you’re so sweet! Trust me scrunching sleeves makes every top better ;D
Super guapa y el look me encanta
Un besito
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Gracias 😀
Lovely pairing!! Stunning pictures!!
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I also love chunky sweaters and it’s definitely my go to item in winter time.
You styled it perfectly, such a cool outfit and blog!
I’m now following you.
Have a lovely weekend!
Lau
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Thank you so much! I always need more chunky sweaters – actually bought another gray one today haha.
You have an amazing blog! May I follow you?
xx
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Aw you are too sweet!
Oh goodness! I absolutely adore your outfit!
That denim skirt looks so chic, and love it paired with that chunky sweater.
So beautiful <3
Totally loving your blog hun! Would you like to follow each other? 🙂
XOXO, HaeMin
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Aw thanks so much love! Love your blog too!
Amazing look! Beautiful!
<3
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Thanks lovely!
Great tips! Love the sweater and your total styling of it. The denim skirt is beyond cool
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You’re so sweet! This skirt is everything, trust me!
Bonito look, la falda es preciosa. Besos
love the outfit!! cannot wait till its winter again, i am horrible at coming at with outfits for warmer weather. so i love how this look uses transitional pieces.
xx
I love winter and layering! I’m just like you, I never know what to wear when it’s hot!
I absolutely love your photos (both here and on IG, of course!). You styled the chunky sweater just perfectly in this post. It looks great with the denim skirt!! I’ll definitely have to invest in one soon haha.
Best,
Christina
Looks by Lau
Thank you so much Christina!! I recommend it 100% 😀
I like how you styled the ripped denim skirt.
xoxo…beth
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Aw thank you so much!
you look absolutely breathtaking in this simpel but very stylish outfit
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Aw you are too sweet, girl! Always love your style 😀