The Preppy Sweater Trend That’s About to Dominate Fall 2021

Every time fall comes around, without fail, I find myself rewatching the “sweata weatha” clip from Saturday Night Live featuring Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph. Can you blame me? Even though Los Angeles hardly gets any fall weather, I always look forward to cozying up in new-season sweaters the second October hits. 

This year, I have a feeling we’ll be seeing a lot of one specific type of sweater: half-zip sweaters with collars. A little bit preppy but absolutely classic, the style is endlessly wearable. Whether you’re into a slim-fitting, long-sleeve version or a chunky, oversized one, I guarantee you’ll find something you love in my hand-picked roundup below. 

I’m in love with this blood-orange color. 

H&M always has the best prices. 

Striped sweaters are never a bad idea. 

This looks so cozy. 

Staud has done it again. 

Pretty in pink. 

This sleek one will keep you cozy and looking pulled- together at the same time. 

You can never go wrong with classic black. 

Yep, I’d also pair this sweater with matching white track pants. 

Everlane never gets it wrong. 

Vineyard Vines is the OG master of preppy style

I love this pretty purple color. 

This is giving me cool sporty vibes. 

Another excellent option that’s great for layering. 

This is the perfect sweater if you’re looking for a slim fit. 

Wearing college sweatshirts will always remind me of Princess Diana. 

I love this subtle lilac color. 

So practical yet so chic. 

I’m obsessed with this fun lime green color. 

Shein has amazing prices. 

What’s not to love? 

I can always count on H&M to design wearable versions of all the latest trends

This chevron design is so cute. 

I highly recommend the matching sweatpants. 

This color feels so fresh for fall and winter. 

This is giving me Formula 1 vibes. 

Fleece is always a good idea. 

Yellow is so unexpected for fall, but I’m very into it. 

A mix of wool and cashmere, this sweater screams luxury. 

Yep, this $43 price tag is music to my ears. 

This is giving me soccer mom vibes in the best way. 

Long live velour. 

The perfect thing to wear during fall and winter workouts. 

I always trust Nike to have the best performance pieces. 

This is perfectly styled with a baseball cap. 

I love all the button details on this one from Mango. 

A great Nordstrom find if I do say so myself. 

This oversized fit is so cozy. 

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