Street Trends: Thick Knits

Admittedly, it is getting a little late in the season to be wearing knits. I wanted to note that chunky knits were everywhere over the fall and winter seasons. But, as I was looking up different knits, I realized that the trend is continuing into the summer! Now hear me out, I'm not talking about thick wool straight from the Aran Islands. I've noticed that many designers are picking up the knit style and combining it with lighter, airy patterns and materials. For instance, the cotton pullovers and vest above are designed to be airy and fresh, but to adopt the look of the knits that were in store windows everywhere. 


So, here is a little more information on the pieces above...


1. Textured Linen Pullover by J. Jill: White linen is the most summery fabric I can think of, but when combined with the loose knit pattern it seems cozy and comfortable.
2. Heat Index Pullover at Anthropologie: Runs big and comes in several colors (plus, it's on sale!). It's soft fabric makes you feel relaxed, but you stay cool because of the lightness of the material.
3. Drop Knit Pattern Sweater Vest at Forever 21: Inexpensive with cutouts in the back.