Do you wear pastels in the fall? Candy colored hues are my first love, but when the temps drop I usually get all moody and opt for dark greens, jewel tones, and black. Paired with a red or mauve lip and dark nails, I don’t miss my typical rotation of pale pink and mint green all that much. Still, it seems like most Seattle dwellers could use a few brighter hues in their wardrobes, if only to highlight its contrast against gray days. (It’s truly all black and moss-colored designer outdoor gear here.) With pastel colorblocking, embellished collars, and lilac-everything in right now, I’m mulling over the idea of keeping my knits light and bright this season (all of my coats are pink, after all)… perhaps the joyful tones will lift my mood on those impending cold weather days?
If you’ve happened upon this post from Pinterest or some other inspiring source, this collage make look different to you. That’s because I first wrote about colorful sweaters a few years ago, and sadly they are almost all unavailable now. Luckily, there’s no shortage of charming shops on the internet to source these beautiful knits, so I’ve redone this for fall 2026 to include an updated selection. Shop below!
shop all statement sweaters
Pink + Red Cardigan by OMNES | Pastel Pink & Blue Tennis Q-Zip | Olivia Rubin Hilda ombre mix cardigan Olivia Rubin pink croissant jumper | Jayne Navy Knit Jumper with pastel bows | Bright Colorblock Sweater | Teal & Pink jumper | Lilac merino sweater from Colorful Standard (over 20 other colors!) | Green Damson Madder Cardigan with Scarf | Pink World Cup Sweater | Bow Front Heart Cardigan | Stripe Lilac Sweater with Heart Buttons | Pink Boden Cardigan with Scarf Detail | AYNI knit sweater | Argyle Cashmere Sweater | Pink & Green Cardigan | Redford Knit Cardigan in Organic Cotton by Kite | Pink Duck Sweater | Ski Statement Sweater | Jason Wu x RTR Lilac Cardigan
Adding a few more places to buy pretty sweaters…
Nobody’s Child is a sustainable fashion brand based in London. The pink, green, and blue in this bow-tie cardigan is definitely on our inspo board for fall colors! All of their sweaters are made with natural or recycled materials.
You can also get it in a more classic burgundy and pink (also available at Nordstrom).
I discovered sustainable fashion brand AYNI on Instagram years ago, and they’re still one of the first brands I think of when it comest to beautifully made knitwear. It’s all handcrafted, which is just incredible!
Here’s a unique take on colorblocking with this short sleeve cardigan by The Endery. It’s made with deadstock pima cotton, so the design is limited. Only 5 left!
From Olivia Rubin’s signature pastel blends to embellished collars to chunky crochet sweaters, these knits lift my mood like a big ol’ dose of Vitamin D. I do wish I could find more in sustainable and recycled fabrics! A few on the list hit the mark, but unfortunately a lot of colorful knits still come in synthetic fabrics. Let us know if you have any designers to recommend!
What does your sweater collection look like this time of year?
