5 Stylish Daytime to Nighttime Sweater Outfits

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Looking for an outfit that can easily transition from a daytime errand outfit to a nighttime shindig ensemble? Why don’t you rummage in your closet and look for your trusty sweater? Yes, your sweater! It’s a lot more versatile than most of us give it credit for.

Sweaters are even being worn on the red carpet now. You just need to find the appropriate pieces to dress up your humble knitwear. Here’s how some celebrities wore their sweaters.

1. Alexa Chung wore a blue sweater over a wrap skirt

Fashion “it” girl Alexa Chung attended a private shopping event in a powder blue high-neck sweater that she wore over a printed wrap skirt.

Alexa Chung at a private shopping event in celebration of Peter Pilotto for Target at Gotham Hall in New York City on February 6, 2014Alexa Chung at a private shopping event in celebration of Peter Pilotto for Target at Gotham Hall in New York City on February 6, 2014

The skirt is very modern, but the MTV presenter gave it a more timeless vibe by opting for classier accessories, such as her low-heeled pumps and mini handbag.

Jil Sander Fine Knit Sweater, $909.89

Jil Sander Fine Knit Sweater

Outfit 1: Peter Pilotto MK Skirt, $1,055 / Salvatore Ferragamo Bow Pumps, $348 / Spanx Tight-End Tights Original Shaping Tights, $28 / Vivienne Westwood Bow Crossbody Bag, $268.59

Alexa Chung inspired outfit

2. Jessica Alba tucked her Kenzo sweater in a leather pencil skirt

Jessica Alba was looking put-together and on-point at the City of Beverly Hills Centennial Party. The actress and entrepreneur wore the iconic Kenzo Tiger sweater with a high-waisted pencil skirt.

Jessica Alba at the City of Beverly Hills Centennial Party held at the Crustacean Restaurant in Los Angeles on February 5, 2014Jessica Alba at the City of Beverly Hills Centennial Party held at the Crustacean Restaurant in Los Angeles on February 5, 2014

Now, we are usually not fans of tights worn with midi skirts, but this is actually one of the exceptions. The tights, along with the studded clutch and the pair of ankle boots, gave this look a more sophisticated vibe.

Kenzo Tiger Logo Embroidered Sweatshirt, $239.40

Kenzo Tiger Logo Embroidered Sweatshirt

Outfit 2: L’Agence Leather Pencil Skirt, $695 / Valentino Garavani Rockstud Large Clutch, $975.10 / Maison Martin Margiela “Tabi” Boots, $704.11

Jessica Alba inspired outfit

3. Julianne Hough kept it quirky with a cropped sweater and denim overalls

Julianne Hough has been wowing us with her chic go-to outfits these past few weeks.

Julianne Hough leaving the Newsroom restaurant wearing a cropped sweaterJulianne Hough leaving the Newsroom restaurant wearing a cropped sweater in Los Angeles on February 2, 2014

Why, just a couple of weeks ago, her errand outfit got under our radar because of its unapologetically effortless vibe. This is another hit. She wore a cropped sweater with a pair of the still-popular denim overalls.

Jonathan Simkhai “Kate” Sweater, $365

Jonathan Simkhai "Kate" Sweater

Outfit 3: Wildfox Chloe Overalls, $319 / Ash Jungle Slip-On Sneakers, $150 / Bob Basics Cashmere Double-Wrap Infinity Scarf, $215 / Emanuel Ungaro Perforated Satchel, $1,740 / Linda Farrow by Agent Provocateur Delight Me Sunglasses, $352.61

Julianne Hough inspired outfit

4. Reese Witherspoon’s day out formula is a sweater and jeans

The actress sticks to this formula nearly all the time, and we laud her for it. She definitely knows how to keep things comfortable.

Reese Witherspoon wearing a pink jumper and a wide-brimmed hat Reese Witherspoon wearing a pink jumper and a wide-brimmed hat while out and about in Beverly Hills on January 7, 2014

You can’t go wrong with the sweater and denim pants combination. But like Reese, you can shake things up by wearing a trendy fedora hat and animal-printed flats.

Diane von Furstenberg Classic Sweater, $239.40

Diane von Furstenberg Classic Sweater

Outfit 4: Dsquared2 Faded Skinny Jeans, $420.40 / Jeffrey Campbell Try Me Loafers, $37.50 / Maison Michel Felt Hat, $436.99

Reese Witherspoon inspired outfit

5. Fearne Cotton paired a preppy collared shirt with a sweater

A loose sweater is always great to have because there’s room for you to wear something under it. A collared shirt is always a great partner to loose sweaters for that cute preppy look.

Fearne-CottonFearne Cotton at Radio 1 in London, England, on January 16, 2014

Copy TV host and radio presenter Fearne Cotton by donning a coat over that and wearing a pair of skinny jeans for the instant enviable street style.

Saint Laurent Knitted Sweater, $642.28

Saint Laurent Knitted Sweater

Outfit 5: Victoria Beckham Power Skinny Jeans, $229.60 / Maison Martin Margiela Classic Shirt, $440.47 / Charlotte Olympia Kitty Ballerina, $712.35 / Proenza Schouler PS1 Medium Satchel, $2,148.73 / Marc by Marc Jacobs “Nicoletta” Coat, $865.42

Fearne Cotton inspired outfit

These outfits prove that you can never have one too many sweaters. There are just so many ways to style them, so it’s always great to have more sweater options in your closet.

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