Spring doesn’t mean it’s time to store your sweaters away quite yet! If you’re one of the fashionistas who sheds tears each time you store away your sweaters, then this post is for you. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the season’s hottest (or coolest?) spring-specific sweaters. This spring, sweater vests, sweater tanks, and sweater tees have skyrocketed in popularity– giving you the opportunity to wear sweaters nearly year-round! Some of these pieces even suffice for summer weather, which is the perfect opportunity for those of you who are severely sweater-attached! 

Long-Sleeved Sweaters 

Spring weather varies across the country– and across the world– bringing everything from sun, to rain, and sometimes even snow! These long-sleeved sweaters are perfect for the chillier spring days, when all you want to do is curl up next to the windowpane and stare out dreamily into the softly falling rain, or for when the skies are grey and all you can do is frolic through the cherry blossoms blooming in the midst of the chill. 

Sweater Vests 

Sweater vests are the perfect transition piece for entering spring and leaving winter behind. Without the full heft of a long-sleeve sweater, the vest is plenty enough to keep you warm, while adding your own personal flare! Traditionally, sweater vests are worn over a button-up blouse. Recently, however, wearing the vests on their own has been trending upward! The beauty of the sweater vest is its sophistication and versatility, so don’t be afraid to try something new! 

Sweater Tanks 

One step further than the sweater vest is the sweater tank top. Equipped with summer-style ease paired with the comfort of sweater material, these tops are the newest and trendiest pieces on the market. They’re great for beach outings and lounging in the soft spring sunshine. 

Cashmere Camisole | Banana Republic 

Shimmer Linen-Blend Sweater Tank | Banana Republic

Linen-Blend Sweater Tank | Banana Republic 

Short-Sleeved and Sweater Tees 

If none of the above options feel quite right for your spring sweater needs, look into short-sleeved sweaters and sweater tees! Along with sweater tank tops, these are another new trend for 2021. The sweaters below are made with comfortable and soft materials, and whether cotton or cashmere, will provide the perfect balance for unpredictable spring weather. 

Organic Cotton Sweater Top | Banana Republic 

Cashmere Short-Sleeve Sweater | Banana Republic 

Women’s Crewneck Pullover Sweater – Universal Thread™ 

Remember: with any sweater you wear, taking proper care of it is of the utmost importance! Use Lilly Brush’s Save Our Sweaters Brush to keep your sweaters free of pills and fuzz! For more sweater care tips, read our blog posts It’s All in the Sweater Care and Save Your Sweaters! 

For more fun sweater ideas, check out our Pinterest page, where we share fashion inspiration of all kinds!

Alexa Highsmith

Writing Specialist at Lilly Brush Co.

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Why Sweaters?

Autumn’s chill has begun to settle into the morning breeze, the leaves that crunch under your boots, and the fog of your daily coffee. Fall is the most enchanting season; the leaves teach us that it’s okay to fall, that we’ll be born anew if only we are patient (just like our sweaters have been, awaiting our return and their deliverance from tattered cardboard boxes and dingy basements).

One of the most common questions at the beginning of the fall season is this: “How do I revive my sweater after it’s been in storage?” Too many people assume that putting sweaters into storage and taking them out again is far simpler than it actually is. 

If you’ve somehow stumbled across this post at the end of winter, check out the Lilly Brush Team’s last post on sweater care, for when you’re packing your sweaters up for storage. 

For those of you who have found this post in early to mid-autumn, read on to find our best advice for removing your sweaters from storage.

Step 1

After being stored away for so long, your sweater needs some extra attention and TLC. Since it’s been stored away for months, once it comes out of hiding, the first thing it needs is a good wash. 

Clean your sweater in the washer on the delicate setting or wash by hand in cold or room temperature water. Water that’s warm or hot will shrink the sweater, so avoid anything warmer than room temperature in order to keep your sweater in pristine condition. 

Step 2

Allow your sweater to air dry before moving forward in the sweater revival process. Lay on a towel or drying rack to avoid hanger marks in the sleeves. 

Your sweater may have collected a few unsuspected scents after emerging from the box it’s been stored in, so a thorough wash and dry is essential to the wellbeing and longevity of your most treasured sweaters. Allowing your sweater to dry in a clean, fresh area will infuse the sweater with the cleanliness and freshness of the area. 

Step 3

Your sweater will most likely have pills and lint after coming out of storage, especially if it wasn’t stored in the proper conditions. Use our handy Save Our Sweaters brush to rid of all the excess pillage and dust! This brush works on 100% natural fibers, including cashmere, wool, and cotton. Even I have been guilty of improperly storing my sweaters during the summer months, and this brush has done nothing less than save my sweaters. 

The Save Our Sweaters brush was specifically designed for those excess annoyances that prevent your sweater from being the most fashionable item in your wardrobe, and will leave you and your sweaters with a vibrant fall glow.  

Alexa Highsmith

Writing Specialist at Lilly Brush Co.

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Moths and carpet beetles love to chew through sweaters that contain bacteria and sweat remains. Storing these items for long periods of time make them more prone to these nasty little creatures. Keeping your sweaters safe all summer long requires some time and care, but it’s really not that hard! We’ve broken down what it takes to keep your sweaters looking brand new year after year.

For sweaters with 100% Natural Fibers

• HAND WASH
• Put your sweater in a bowl of water, cool but not too cold, with liquid detergent (hair shampoo is preferred) and hand wash
  • Lay flat on a towel, roll in the towel and pat out excess water. DO NOT RING DRY!
  • Transfer to a second dry towel, let sit until dry

Alternative to Washing

• Place sweater in freezer or an extremely hot car for 24-48 hours
  • This will kill any larvae that have been deposited on the sweater and will then be ready to store for the summer

What Next?

• Brush the sweater to remove pills and any other items trapped in the material
• If your sweater is knitted from all natural fibers, our Save Our Sweaters Brush can come into play!
  • This brush does not work on man made fibers only 100% natural fibers
  • Cashmere, silk, cotton, merino
• This brush is too gentle to attack pills on materials like polyester and nylon
• Place in a cotton bag, or a sweater box with cedar balls

We get it, this is all time consuming. But do you really want to have one of your best golf sweaters or hand knitted Christmas gifts ruined because you didn’t take the time to put it away properly? Nobody loves celebrating the arrival of warm weather by cleaning their house, but a deep spring clean is always necessary. Once next winter comes around, we promise you’ll be ecstatic to find your clean sweaters don’t have any holes or pills and come out looking like new!

Sincerely,

The Lilly Brush Team

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Elsie Hamilton

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