The Unique Layer In Your Closet: Bat-Sleeve Sweaters

A drop in temperature means layering season is upon us. As we dig out our chunky knits and puffy coats from under our beds and from the back of our closets, we realize that when it comes to layers, we wear the same pieces every time. Turn to something that isn’t your average layering piece—bat-sleeve sweaters.

But while it’s name makes us giggle, that doesn’t mean these sweaters play games. Get ready for some serious layering action all with the help of bat-sleeve sweaters.

With A Turtleneck Top

Printed, solid or in a bright color—a turtleneck top is perfect for wearing underneath a bat-sleeve sweater. It’s double the warmth with these two garments, so have some fun with styling. Choose a colorful striped turtleneck to wear underneath a black bat-sleeve sweater for a lively element on a cold, dreary day.

With A Sweater Dress

A sweater over a sweater? But we’re making things a bit more original with a bat-sleeve sweater over a sweater dress. Wear a knitted frock in a light hue, like blue, for a contrast against a dark-colored bat-sleeve sweater. Finished with knee-high socks and lace-up boots you’ll look très chic.

With A Denim Skirt

It may seem counterintuitive, but we always find ourselves wanting to wear our skirts even more when it’s cold outside. As much as we are willing to sacrifice practicality in favor of fashion, we’re here to show how you can have the best of both worlds. Tuck a long-sleeve T-shirt into an A-line denim skirt, then shimmy a bat-sleeve sweater over it. You can easily wear this outfit outside with riding boots, and remove the sweater once you’re inside.

With Printed Pants

We do love us a bat-sleeve sweater, but for an outfit with a little more dimension, since the sweater has so much fabric, pair it with printed pants. Go for ones with a geometric pattern for a funky feel. Matched with Chelsea boots you’ll have a comfy, casual outfit with pizzaz.

When it’s chilly out the need to bundle up in as many clothes as you can is all too real. But the same combination of a sweater and jeans can just get too boring. Go for an ensemble that’s more interesting with bat-sleeve sweaters.

These sweaters make layering super easy.