Q. I recently bought a few shirts that could use a black sweater to go along with them, but I am having a difficult time tracking down one that is cute and affordable.
-Basic not Boring
A. A black sweater is a classic and every woman should own a turtleneck and a v-neck or cardigan. But the sweaters don’t have to be dull in shape or style. For a sweater to stand apart in your wardrobe, look for extra details like a puffed sleeve, buttons in non-standard places, 3/4 sleeves and embroidery. All these sweaters are under $100:
1. 3/4-sleeve buttonless cardigan, $68 at bananarepublic.com
2. Vintage Lace Sweater , $34.50 at delias.com
3. Boyfriend Cardigan Sweater , $24.50 at delias.com
4. Gitano metallic shimmer cardigan, $36.99 at fashionbug.com
5. Chunky Cotton Cardigan, $88 at freepeople.com
6. Lux Santa Cruz Cardigan, $48 at urbanoutfitters.com
7. Noemi Smocked Sweater , $29.50 at delias.com
8. Roundneck sweater, $39.50 at espritshop.com
Great suggestions! A nice black sweater that is semi-basic can certainly be an important staple in anyone's wardrobe.
Another suggestion, just in case, could be Anthropologie's Perovskia Cardigan in Black ($88)
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=810041&navAction=jump&search=true