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Would You Wear: The Graphic Sweater

Posted by Alexandra C. | Thursday February 21, 201329 comments


When comfortable pieces of clothing become fashionable, I'm happy. I'm still secretly awaiting the time when 90's baggy overalls come back in style. 

So when designers like Jeremy Scott, Kenzo for Opening Ceremony and Balenciaga all showed sweatshirts in their fall/winter 2012 collections, I was on board. It helped that these weren't your run of the mill, plain Jane sweatshirts. These were bold, colourful, patterned and quirky sweatshirts that gave some serious edge. 



Street style stars even proved that the graphic sweater was wearable at fashion week: 
 

While it's super chic on these ladies, we're still unconvinced that the graphic sweater works in everyday life. Maybe done with the right combo of clothing and paired down with denim or solid trousers? 
 
These celebrities jumped on the bandwagon too and interpreted the trend in a more wearable way (except those sunnies, Rihanna?):
 

(left to right) Taylor Swift, Rihanna 


(left to right) Alexa Chung, Miley Cyrus 

So, what's your take? Is this a flash in the pan type of fad or will this one stick around for a few seasons? 

If you're hooked on the graphic sweater, here are a few options we think would fit nicely into any wardrobe: 


1. Romwe "Paris" Eiffel Tower Grey Pullover (US$31.99, on sale)

2. Zara Plush T-Shirt (C$59.90)

3. Old Navy Lightweight Graphic Sweaters (C$25.00, on sale) 

4. Forever 21 Minnie Mouse Cupcake Pullover (C$23.80)

5. Markus Lupfer Lips Knit (UK$299.00)

6. Asos Sweatshirt in 101 Dalmatians Print (C$53.12) 

I like the comfort aspect but I have my doubts about it's longevity. What do you think chicks? Would you wear the graphic sweater? 

(images via openingceremony.us, becauseimaddicted.net, designyoutrust.com, stylepile.com, lookbook.nu, thetrendreport.gr)
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27 Comments

on February 21, 2013  fredamans  12,209 said:

Sure, done right it can look fab!

on February 21, 2013  toffee said:

So tacky and childish. What is wrong with dressing like an adult?

on February 21, 2013  Bren  25,851 said:

Some of them are kind of cute..Love the kitty face!

on February 21, 2013  mamaluv  STAFF said:

I'm surprised at how much I actually like this. I don't know if I'd wear it personally but (excepting the Simpsons) I think it could be a fun fad.

on February 21, 2013  KatelynRose1984  20,704 said:


No. No! No. Not a fan!

on February 21, 2013  Creamsicle  60 said:

I'm sorry, this is just plain oogly! Maybe I'm too old for this trend, lol :)

on February 21, 2013  melissakj  50 said:

As a permanent fan of big sweaters and loud graphic styles, this trend is definitely pleasing me. I'm loving the pink piece with the be-sweatered rabbit on it!

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