Snuggle Sesh

Here in the 804, the weather can be pretty hormonal. One day it's 82 and sunny, the next it's raining. A few weeks ago it tried out a new 85-and-raining hybrid that my hair and I despise.

But lately, it's been pretty "autumn." That crisp, J.Crew catalog, dancing in the leaves, pumpkin spice latte kind of autumn. With a couple of classic 46-in-the-morning-but-82-by-the-afternoon days sprinkled in just for kicks.

So (natch) I start rifling through my storage boxes of sample-sale cashmere and warm but unfortunate-looking sweaters I've had since middle school. I've got a rainbow of 3/4 length cardigans (thanks, banking internship) and maybe 3 or 4 cozy-but-chic sweaters. And maybe $50 in my checking account.

I'm thinking I want one of those super snuggly, chunky oversized cardigans, the kind you see on the edgy, modern bohemian girl walking down the street or ordering coffee in front of you at Starbucks. I think it gives you this effortless look that actually is pretty effortless. Step 1: put on chunky cardigan. Step 2: order pumpkin latte/other fall activity. I'm also drooling over interesting takes on the open cardigan, like asymmetric or drape/cascade-front styles, and sweater/jacket (swacket!) combos.

Here are a few picks under $70 that I'm currently eyeing:

Gap, $40

Old Navy, $55

Ann Taylor LOFT, $56 on sale

Staring at the Stars, $69 [Urban Outfitters]

J.Crew, $70 on sale

Element, $65 [Bloomingdale's]

Jack by BB Dakota, $70 [Piperlime]

Also, since when did Old Navy start selling any kind of sweater for $55?!