Romcom Sweaters Make You Feel Better.

Bonus points if the sleeves come over your fingertips.

Hi, I hope everyone’s doing okay today. I watched You’ve Got Mail this morning, which made me feel better. Meg Ryan’s turtlenecks and tights are well-documented perfection.

It got me thinking. There are sweaters, and then there are Romcom Sweaters. A Romcom sweater clears the hurdle of being merely warm and soft. It’s a more distinct brand of cozy. There is the requisite chunky knit, perhaps cable, maybe with a turtleneck, but not always.

It must be oversized enough to feel blanket-like — an intimation of adult swaddling — almost threatening to swallow the wearer. It should function as a hiding place. Bonus points if the sleeves come over your fingertips. And it must have an inherited, romantic quality. It can’t look brand new, even if it is.

A prime, iconic example from When Harry Met Sally.

“I just have one question. What’s with all the turtlenecks? I mean, it’s the middle of summer.” “Well, I guess I’m just a turtleneck kind of gal.” “You never get hot?” “No.” “Never?” “Not lately.”

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One does not need to be a romcom star to wear a romcom sweater. Still, it helps: Gwyneth Paltrow in A Perfect Murder, Kelly Rutherford poses in her elevator, Meg Ryan in You’ve Got Mail, Cameron Diaz in the 1990s, Ashley Olsen on a cigarette break in New York, Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum in New York, Kendall Jenner in LA.

Greta Lee in a 2023 COS campaign, Cindy Crawford at the airport in the 1990s, classic Vogue editorial, Jennifer Lawrence in Dior, Laura Harrier on the street in LA, Ashley Olsen in New York, marketing image for Lisa Yang.

This feels like exactly what I want to wear this week. I went hunting and found some worthy contenders: this chunky knit from Jenni Kayne, a charcoal cable knit via Doen, this cropped number from Nili Lotan, and an absolutely stellar crewneck from Sold.Out that I want BAD.

I also flagged a lovely baby alpaca turtleneck from Sezane, the absolute dream sweater from Prada, the perfect cashmere from Lisa Yang, The Row’s iconic Ophelia sweater, and this winter white La Ligne number or lighter Sablyn sweater that would make Nancy Meyers proud.

This oversized slice of heaven from Souer is incredible, as is this yummy floppy collar from Kallmeyer. Lauren Manoogian has turned this genre into an entire identity. I love this detachable roll neck from Aligne (neat trick), and this G.Label sweater with long 90s sleeves that reminds me of Jennifer Love Hewitt on Party of Five.

Sold.Out’s perfect ($295!) crewneck sweater.

The List:

• Saks is doing spend more, earn more with code GETGIFTSSF. There are many, many good sweaters on discount. And boots. There’s an entire section of cozy things!

• I found you a fantastic Italian loafer for under $400.

• Aureum is already in Black Friday mode, knocking 30% off popular favorites, including my favorite, most-worn belt.

• A quick way to make a black blazer more festive this party season.

• Empathy, always. Especially this week.

• While I’m not quite ready for the return of teetering red soles or stacks of Yurman cable bracelets, other old things are feeling new. Remember this ring? I kind of love it again. I’m into the return of Tiffany silver. And I’m seeing Balenciaga City Bags on the street without a lick of irony. McQueen skull scarves next? Juicy sweats? Louis Vuitton pochettes? Ahhh. I’m old!

• More sexy niche IYKYK sunglasses.

• I have on good authority Vestiaire Collective will be running like, 80% off on Black Friday. My best tip is to download the app and build your cart beforehand.

• I will not be shutting up about this bra anytime soon.

• I maintain that these would be a fantastic gift for anyone.

• We have more gift ideas for the cool girls here, and a gift guide to forward to your clueless boyfriend/husband/partner if they need a push.

• This is excellent for that under-sweater boob sweat.

• The perfect everyday earring for the slick-back bun, field jacket kinda gal (me).

• Same girl, same vibe, different occasion, different earrings.

• I stocked up my cold-weather pantry with matcha, bone broth, and good grains.

• Sephora sale’s still going on. Don’t forget our skincare guide (nobody asked but my skincare routine is in there) is live.

If you want to keep talking, everyone else and I are over on chat today. This morning, we were sharing dog photos and links to the Nour Hammour sale.

I’m also on Instagram; if you want to talk one-on-one between letters, just DM me.

I’m going to take a hot bath with this playlist on. Love you.

Sunday Scaries