Is it possible for a sweater to take over your mind, body, and soul? That’s precisely what happened to me once Marni’s striped mohair cardigan entered the scene. Deliciously fluffy and appealingly oversized, it was such a breakout star of the Italian label’s SS/21 collection, that celebs have been flocking to it in droves.

A “boring” staple rarely receives so much attention, but maybe that’s a testament to how transformative a statement piece can be. Marni’s version has been on my wishlist since the summer, but with a $1,000 price tag, that’s likely where it’ll stay. For now, I’m scratching the itch by browsing for inexpensive, equally quirky alternatives and window-shopping for ones I dream of wearing. Below I’m sharing the results of my research by presenting all of the coolest cardigans I’ve discovered thus far, along with a few of the looks that have inspired my obsession—scroll down to see what I mean.

When it comes to analyzing the new season runway trends, there always seem to be a few that stop me in my tracks. Not because they are overly flamboyant or over the top but because they are in fact, pretty darn “boring”. Oftentimes, simple and classic trends are exciting because of all the cool ways you can reinvent the trend with different styling techniques. Such is the case with rain boots. We saw waterproof boots crop up everywhere on the runways—from rubber ankle boots at Dior to knee-high chunky Wellington boots at Versace. Whether they’re styled with a pretty slip dress and a grandma cardigan or paired with a pair of jeans and a sweater vest, rain boots are not only practical but they’ll add a refreshingly cool touch to your look this fall and winter.

So whether it’s raining (or not) wherever you are, we guarantee you’ll be spotting the functional boots all over your feeds this fall. Scroll below as we share some of the coolest pairs out there right now.

If a fashion person were to list off a range of their current go-to pieces, there’s a strong chance the sweater-vest would rank pretty high up there. Over the last few seasons, we’ve seen this “grandpa” trend evolve into a forward wardrobe staple. It’s honestly easy to understand the appeal of knit vests and why the style crowd continues to turn to them. For one, wearing a vest either on its own or layered over a top or blouse brings a directional feel to a look. That ideal pick also has a cute, quirky vibe that’s desirable for many.

Given the trending nature, there’s a huge range of top-notch silhouettes out there to choose from. There are options like this pick from Who What Wear Collection that features an of-the-moment cut in a pretty neutral hue. On the flip side, there are gorgeous styles in colorful prints and patterns. Below, you’ll uncover our favorite sweater-vests of the moment if you want to add a fresh pick into your rotation.