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4 Ways to Go All In on Texture

    4 Ways to Go All In on Texture

    Created with The Woolmark Company

    Written by: https://goop.com/goop-authors/goop-editorial-team”>the Editors of goop

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    Published on: October 25, 2022

    Fashion editor: https://goop.com/goop-authors/caroline-griswold”>Caroline Griswold

    Photo courtesy of DanielBrunoGrandl/Blaublut-Edition.com

    Chunky sweaters, structured coats, cozy ribbed socks to wriggle on before boots—fall fashion is all about texture. It’s hard to overdo it: Layer up and lean into the tactile delight.

    When it comes to clothing, seasonal or otherwise, one material tends to outperform the rest: https://www.woolmark.com/shop/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=goop” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>Merino wool—a soft, natural, renewable fiber that comes from sheep—is thermoregulating, meaning it helps you stay warm when it’s cold outside and cool when it’s hot. It’s moisture-wicking and odor-resistant. And it’s biodegradable, so at the end of its life cycle, it will return to the earth.

    Merino wool is, unsurprisingly, a favorite fabric of ours. Here are four ways to weave it into your closet.

    FOR THE OFFICE

    Crisp cotton shirting, supple leather pants, a warm but breathable Merino wool blend coat to keep you comfortable during the commute—here, the combination of different materials feels considered thanks to an achromatic color palette. For even more dimension, wrap a chunky knit around your shoulders or layer it over the shirt and let that adorable ruffled collar peek out.

    1. https://goop.com/g-label-shand-half-zip-striped-sweater/p/?variant_id=97850″ data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      G. Label Shand Half-Zip Striped merino Sweater goop, $595

      G. Label
      Shand Half-Zip Striped merino wool Sweater
      goop, $595

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    2. https://goop.com/ganni-cotton-poplin-tie-string-shirt/p/” data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Ganni blouse goop, $215

      Ganni
      blouse
      goop, $215

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    3. https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=4cEL13QXtJY&mid=24449&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.net-a-porter.com%2Fen-us%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fjoseph%2Fclothing%2Ftrench-coats%2Fchecked-merino-wool-blend-trench-coat%2F46376663162686215″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Joseph Merino wool coat Net-a-Porter, $1,295

      Joseph
      Merino wool blend coat
      Net-a-Porter, $1,295

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    4. https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=4cEL13QXtJY&mid=37420&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fus%2Fproducts%2FSaint-Laurent-Le-Loafer-leather-penny-loafers-1434111″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Saint Laurent Loafers MatchesFashion, $795

      Saint Laurent
      Loafers
      Matchesfashion, $795

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    5. https://goop.com/completedworks-notsobig-scrunch-earrings/p/?variant_id=107438″ data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Completedworks Earrings goop, $370

      Completedworks
      Earrings
      goop, $370

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    6. https://goop.com/proenza-schouler-leather-culottes/p/” data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Proenza Schouler culottes goop, $895

      Proenza Schouler
      culottes
      goop, $895

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    FOR A NIGHT OUT

    A dress is just a dress—that is, until it’s reimagined in soft stretch-rib that flatters any figure. Finish the look with sexy suede knee-highs, a shearling Chanel, and an elegant shawl-collar wool coat in winter white.

    1. https://goop.com/laura-lombardi-spira-hoops/p/?variant_id=102697″ data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Laura Lombardi hoops goop, $148

      Laura Lombardi
      hoops
      goop, $148

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    2. https://us.maxmara.com/p-9016152906001-messi-sand” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Max Mara wool coat Max Mara, $1,590

      Max Mara
      wool coat
      Max Mara, $1,590

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    3. https://us.victoriabeckham.com/products/polo-neck-jumper-dress-in-navy-chocolate?_pos=4&_sid=482e1a969&_ss=r” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Victoria Beckham Merino wool blend Sweater dress Victoria Beckham, $850

      Victoria Beckham
      Merino wool blend Sweater dress
      Victoria Beckham, $850

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    4. https://goop.com/what-goes-around-comes-around-chanel-black-shearling-boy-bag/p/?variant_id=85453″ data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      What Goes Around Comes Around chanel bag goop, $4,950

      What Goes Around Comes Around
      chanel bag
      goop, $4,950

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    5. https://goop.com/neen-pretty-shady-pressed-pigment/p/?variant_id=109329″ data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      NEEN pigment goop, $25

      NEEN
      pigment
      goop, $25

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    6. https://goop.com/mansur-gavriel-daydream-tall-boots/p/” data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Mansur Gavriel boots goop, $795

      Mansur Gavriel
      boots
      goop, $795

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    FOR THE WEEKEND

    Layered under off-duty denim, an ultraslim onesie—done in a Merino wool blend with a touch of stretch—provides full-body warmth without making you overheat (to everyone else, it just looks like you’re wearing a bodysuit). A cloudlike quilted poncho blocks the fall breeze, and chunky boots keep the look grounded.

    1. https://goop.com/agolde-valen-high-rise-slim-bootcut-jeans/p/?taxon_id=563″ data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Agolde jeans goop, $198

      AGOLDE
      jeans
      goop, $198

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    2. https://goop.com/bembien-mena-bag/p/?taxon_id=1491&variant_id=105362″ data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Bembien bag goop, $350

      Bembien
      bag
      goop, $350

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    3. https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=4cEL13QXtJY&mid=24449&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.net-a-porter.com%2Fen-us%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fwe-norwegians%2Fsport%2Fbaselayer%2Fstriped-merino-wool-blend-pique-ski-suit%2F38063312420663794″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      WE NORWEGIANS MERINO WOOL ONESIE Net-a-Porter, $198

      We Norwegians
      MERINO WOOL BLEND ONESIE
      Net-a-Porter, $250

      SHOP NOW

    4. https://goop.com/laura-lombardi-greca-bracelet/p/?variant_id=102699″ data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Laura Lombardi bracelet goop, $108

      Laura Lombardi
      bracelet
      goop, $108

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    5. https://goop.com/goop-by-ecoalf-parchment-puffer-jacket/p/?taxon_id=4001&variant_id=108222″ data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      goop by Ecoalf Parchment Puffer Jacket goop, $500

      goop by Ecoalf
      Parchment Puffer Jacket
      goop, $500

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    6. https://goop.com/ganni-cleated-mid-chelsea-boots/p/” data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Ganni boots goop, $495

      Ganni
      boots
      goop, $495

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    FOR STAYING IN

    When the only decisions to make are what to order (goop Rotisserie FTW), what to watch (House of the Dragon, anyone?), and how to unwind (try a couple of drops of Dusk in your diffuser), may we suggest swaddling yourself in softness? Pull out all the stops with silk pj’s, an ultrafine Italian Merino sweater, and high-throat shearling slippers.

    1. https://goop.com/vitruvi-rest-kit/p/?taxon_id=555&variant_id=107121″ data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Vitruvi rest kit goop, $54

      vitruvi
      rest kit
      goop, $54

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    2. https://www.pendleton-usa.com/product/5th-avenue-glacier-park-merino-throw/71496.html?dwvar_71496_color=WHTE&cgid=H172#start=1&cgid=H172″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Pendleton merino WOOL throw Pendleton, $199

      Pendleton
      merino WOOL throw
      Pendleton, $199

      SHOP NOW

    3. https://goop.com/g-label-jill-deep-v-neck-sweater/p/” data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      G. Label Jill Deep V-Neck merino woOL Sweater goop, $595

      G. Label
      Jill Deep V-Neck merino woOL Sweater
      goop, $595

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    4. https://goop.com/mansur-gavriel-square-toe-babouche-flats/p/” data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Mansur Gavriel flats goop, $495

      Mansur Gavriel
      flats
      goop, $495

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    5. https://goop.com/skin-tierney-cami/p/” data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Skin top goop, $170

      Skin
      top
      goop, $170

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    6. https://goop.com/skin-tallis-tap-shorts/p/” data-shoppable data-analytics-name=”product-collage”>
      Skin shorts goop, $125

      Skin
      shorts
      goop, $125

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    https://goop.com/style/outfitting-ideas/fall-coat-edit/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>The Coat Edit: What to Wear with Every Kind of Outfit

    https://goop.com/style/trends/fall-trends/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer”>Which Fall Style Archetype Are You?

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