Women's Sweaters and Tunics for Fall: Candy Cane Check, Striped Plus Size, Heart Knit and Knot Tunic

A good sweater does two jobs: it keeps you warm and it makes an easy outfit look planned. If you are shopping for knitwear this fall, the question to ask first is how you want it to fit. Oversized and drop shoulder, relaxed with ribbed edges, or a lighter tunic for layering all give different results. Nu'Jants lists four knit tops that cover each, with prices from $36.00.

Zaralana Shoulder Tunic Loose Sweater

The Zaralana Shoulder Tunic Loose Sweater starts from $41.99. The page lists a festive candy cane, snowflake and checker pattern, a cozy drop shoulder design with a relaxed, oversized winter fit, and a loose tunic cut meant to suit different body shapes. The material is listed as 55% acrylic and 45% cotton. Sizes on the option list use both letters and dress sizes, such as S (4 to 6), M (8 to 10), L (12 to 14) and XL (16 to 18).

Amelia Sleeve Drop Shoulder Plus Sweater

The Amelia Sleeve Drop Shoulder PLUS Sweater starts from $39.99, the lowest price of the four. The page describes a wide sleeve with dramatic volume, drop shoulder construction and a classic crew neckline for layering, in a soft striped knit with stretch. The material is listed as 52% viscose, 26% polyester and 22% polyamide. The option list shows an apricot stripe and plus sizes from 2X (18W to 20W) up to 4X (26W to 28W).

Abstract Heart Sweater

The Abstract Heart Sweater starts from $46.75. The page lists an abstract heart design, a soft knit fabric described as cozy and skin friendly, a relaxed fit, ribbed edges that add structure and durability, and a versatile style for daily, office or casual wear. Sizes are S to XL.

Short Sleeve Knot Tunic

The Short Sleeve Knot Tunic starts from $36.00. The page describes an everyday soft knit tunic with a crew neckline, short sleeves and a tie-front detail. It is listed as made in the USA, 95% rayon and 5% spandex, with a care note to hand wash in cold water, not wring, not use a dryer or bleach, and dry flat. Sizing runs Small (2 to 4) to X-Large (14 to 16), and colors are banana, black, heather gray, mint and peach.

How to choose

• Holiday parties and ugly sweater days: Zaralana, with its candy cane and snowflake checks.

• Plus sizes and layering: Amelia.

• Office and casual days: Abstract Heart.

• Warm weather and layering under a jacket: the Knot Tunic.

Care matters for knits

The Knot Tunic page is the only one that gives a care instruction, and it is a strict one. For the three sweaters, the pages are silent, so follow the label in the garment you receive and avoid a hot dryer. Knits last longer when they dry flat.

Styling ideas

A loose tunic sweater looks best over leggings, which is where the leggings and loungewear post helps. Add the jackets comparison for the coldest days. For gifts, a sweater works well as a holiday present, and the Christmas hoop earrings finish the look.

Paying for it

Shipping at Nu'Jants is a flat $5.99 on every order, and Afterpay, Klarna and Affirm are available at checkout if you would rather pay in 4. A share of every Nu'Jants sale also goes to the American Red Cross.

Browse the All Products collection. For wider gift ideas, read The best holiday gift ideas under $50 and Affordable coats for men and women. Sizing questions? Use the contact page post.

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