Style - Ask Hope Robertson

Hey Hope: My girlfriend bought me a heavy-style cable knit sweater that she wants me to wear this Fall. Can a guy really wear cable knit or what will that look like?

How does a man in a cable knit sweater look? In a word, hot.

A guy who can pull off — or in your case, put on — a heavy sweater in a cable knit will garner some serious style points from his significant other (or any woman, for that matter). A cable knit sweater is appropriate wear for Fall and Winter, and it doubles as both dapper and practical. Think of it like this: I'd be willing to wager that a chunky cable knit sweater is so comfortable you'd trade your classic hoodie for it.

A cable knit sweater wears well over a basic tee or button down and your favourite jeans. You can dress it down with your Converse All Stars, or dress it up with a pair of cordovan boots.

So kudos to your gf for her good style sense, and also to you for your willingness to let your better half style your wardrobe!

_{Wool-cashmere cable knit sweater, $168, J.Crew}

_{Vince cable-knit zip hoodie, $295, Bergdorfs}