two ways to wear a sweater coat

I love the idea of a sweater coat - something that you don't take off because it's a part of the outfit, but something that's a little different from the other sweaters in my closet. Mine above is from the newest holiday line from Eva Mendes for New York and Company. Unfortunately, it seems to now be sold out online, but if you love it, I'd suggest stopping at your local store. It runs slightly large, but is actually very warm and soft (definitely not a scratchy sweater!). I think it's a great way of mixing up your holiday outfits - as much as I love wearing pretty dresses, sometimes it's nice to cozy up in a sweater instead!

I wanted to show you guys two ways to wear it - one with a dress, and one with pants. Which version is your favorite? I think I prefer the pants version!

Sweater coat: c/o New York and Company 

Dress: Old Navy

Shoes: Ferragamo 

Sweater coat: c/o New York and Company

Top: J.Crew Factory

Pants: The Limited

Shoes: c/o New York and Company [exact]

Below are some of the new pieces from the Eva Mendes line. My favorite item is the reindeer sweater - it would look so good over a chambray shirt with black jeans!

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Thank you to New York and Company, and ShopStyle Collective for sponsoring this post!