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By Lisa Dante
There’s no doubt in my mind if you’re reading this right now that it’s still pretty warm outside. This is after all, September in Texas. Keep in mind, it was only about 7 months ago that we had snow on the ground for several days in South Texas and the temperatures were in the bone chilling single digits……That’s Texas weather for you. I can remember celebrating many Halloweens in South Texas with high humidity and balmy temperatures.
But have no fear, eventually something really magical happens.
The first cold front of the season arrives!
All of a sudden, the thought of a Pumpkin Spice Latte becomes irresistible, and just like that we long for sweater weather and the glorious autumn season begins. The air is filled with the scent of nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice. I read that PSL was the number one selling beverage at Starbucks of all time!
Ok, I know what you’re thinking. The cool weather usually doesn’t last for long. One day it’s warm, the next day it’s cold. And the pattern just repeats itself. Welcome to Texas! But autumn in Texas can be a glorious time of year in anticipation for the holidays ahead.
Classic knitwear often replaces tank tops and sandals. Fashion dictates that chunky and oversized cardigans are coming into a sweeping revival.
However, when I think of cable knit sweaters, I think of big, bulky garments, so I tend to avoid them, that is until I “learned” how to wear them. What I mean is, it’s all about balance and proportion.
If the sweater hits below the hip, try pairing it with skinny jeans or leggings.
Conversely, if the sweater is shorter, or cropped you can opt for a more voluminous bottom like a full skirt or wide legged trousers.
Cable knit has been around for centuries, right? Nope! Research tells me it’s only been around for about 100 years. Originally from the west coast of Ireland, the Aran Islands, to be exact. Cable knit sweaters were used by fishermen to stay warm on the water. The cable pattern was a way to increase the thickness of the sweater.
Vogue magazine made cable knit popular in America in 1958. So that may explain why it became a fashion statement. The look has remained a classic. There’s something very luxurious about a buttery, soft, cashmere cable knit sweater. It’s like giving yourself a warm hug on a cold autumn day. Even cotton cable knit can give you a similar feel without breaking the bank.
If you’re worried about overheating in the fickle, ever changing Texas weather, opt for a cardigan, or perhaps one that buttons down the front. That way you’ll have the convenience of controlling your own comfort level.
We’ve all been through so much uncertainty this year that a comfy, cozy, oversized knit wardrobe addition might be just what we need right now.
Sending you warm hugs for a happy Texas autumn! Here’s to cooler days ahead….
