Weekend Warriors: Knit Wits

(http://v2 NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/theorycashmerevest NULL.jpg)Well, it’s Labor Day weekend, which means summer fashion (http://www NULL.singlemindedwomen NULL.com/womenslooks/493/your-summer-work-wardrobe-keep-cool-stay-chic NULL.html) is enjoying its last gasp. So why not use your four-day weekend to hit the stores in search of cozy, chic, fall-appropriate knits? Read on for our favorite picks, and get the scoop on fashion’s latest talents with this week’s feature, Buzz-worthy Female Designers to Watch. PS: Check out our new column, Fashion Freakout, from the style-smart folks at TopButton.com (http://www NULL.topbutton NULL.com)!

Theory Cashmere Vest: (http://www NULL.neimanmarcus NULL.com/store/catalog/prod NULL.jhtml?itemId=prod64540070&parentId=cat10240736&masterId=cat7660735&index=0&cmCat=cat000000cat000117cat17740733cat000059cat000069cat7660735cat10240736) The intense blue hue of this long sweater vest follows fall’s jewel tone trend, and the long and low belted shape is modern and hip.

Banana Republic Shawl-Collar Belted Sweater Dress: (http://www NULL.bananarepublic NULL.com/)Blow away the boardroom in this uber-chic sweater dress.

Splendid Library Nook Cardigan: (http://www NULL.anthropologie NULL.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail NULL.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=-6392988702777959455&id=813366&parentid=APP_KNITS_CARDIS&pushId=APP_KNITS_CARDIS&popId=APPAREL&sortProperties=&navCount=4&navAction=jump&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=pur)This boyfriend cardigan (available in rich purple, black, gray, or navy) is perfect for a chilly day.  

Garnet Hill Tie-Front Cashmere Sweater: (http://www NULL.garnethill NULL.com/jump NULL.jsp?itemID=8788&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C4477%2C9623%2C9624&iProductID=8788)This Oprah Pick comes in all of your favorite colors.

Jamison Augustine Cashmere Dress: (http://www NULL.pinkmascara NULL.com/)Pair this sexy sleeveless dress over skinny jeans or black tights.

-Erin Donnelly, Your Looks Editor