Sweater season arrived abruptly this past week. Dropping from 80 degrees one day to near freezing the next. Yep, sweater weather is here. And I say, that is good news.

Having the colors that suit us, and the quality accessories to complete the look make it simple to pull together an outfit. With modern styles in neutral or statement colors, if they are made well and flatter our physique, purchase once, and wear for many years to come.

As for which sweater to purchase, be sure to check out Part 3 of the Lifetime Wardrobe series to discover how to find sweaters that last. And in good news, a few finds below are on a steep discount. Also, adding a scarf, a simple, small silk design in the case of early autumnal styling. We’ll do that in one outfit, and just yesterday, we learned all about this new favorite style of mine as we explored everything about scarves in Part Dix of the Lifetime Wardrobe series.

Paired with each outfit, as always, a book to read, and each one shared below was or will be released this fall. Now to peruse!

~Ulla Johnson’s Reina Puff Cashmere Top, cerulean~

~Veronica Beard’s Prilla Suede loafer, more colors~

~Julie Vos’ Bamboo gold necklace, silver available too~

~The Last Prince of Florence: A novel by Zoe Sivak~

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~Joseph Cashair V-neck sweater, cinnamon, 40% off, more colors~

~COS’s Chord Straight-Leg Jeans, indigo, 25% off~

~Sarah Flint’s Perfect Round Toe Pump, 70mm, Chestnut suede~

~Venus, Vanishing: A novel by Rebecca Birrell~

~Quince Ridge Half Huggie Hoops in Gold Vermeil~

~Tory Burch’s Mellow Leather shoulder bag, black~

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~Frame, The Pencil, two washes, on sale~

~Vince Wool-Cashmere Wide-Sleeve crewneck sweater, ivory~

~Inez Valentina ankle boot in Espresso, more colors~

~Avec Les Filles w/Anthropologie Long Trench Coat, plaid~

~India Hicks: Entertaining, with a Side of Chaos by India Hicks~

~RSVP Batman Small, ivory, more colors~

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~Avec Les Filles w/Anthropologie Waisted Blazer~

~Veronica Beard Merino Wool Ribbon camisole, navy (more colors)~

~Dior Oblique Mitzah scarf, navy blue silk twill~

~Altuzarra Classic Buckle Belt, many colors~

~Staud Wally Ankle Boots, suede espresso, more colors~

~Dressing the Queen: Two Hundred Years of Craft, Couture, and Monarchy by Kate Strasdin~

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