One of the chicest ways to wear a sweater is, ironically, not to wear one.

And even the slightest adjustment to the look can produce some serious attitude.

But, if you’re not paying close attention, the effect could look more listless than sharp.

Woman wearing sunglasses and sweater

It is worth noting that the shoulder sweater has, in the past, had a particular connotation.

(Though this look still lends well to thetenniscore aesthetictrend on TikTok.)

She emphasizes that the piece you choose has a crucial impact on the style’s success.

Gigi Hadid in sweater set

Adjust the pullover so the shoulder seams reach slightly past your collarbone.

Then, gently tie the garment across your chest, smoothing the sleeves flat first.

In this case, it is better to leave the garment open.

Woman in all-black outfit

Hadid has chosen to opt for the more casual open look.

We love this twist on the classic matching set, which helps break up all that fabric and color.

In this look, the jumper on top takes on the role of a scarf.

Woman in dress and coat outfit

Color-blocking elevates this style into a bold statement, and wearing one over another puts it to new use.

We adore how @liv.ishak pairs her lavender sweater with a matching lavender jacket.

YouTube creator @kaitiyoo pairs a thick, V-neck, mint-green sweater with a lighter, mint-green garment.

Woman in baggy pants and bralette

The result is a super fresh (get it?)

take on the around-the-shoulders look.

Casual, cute, and comfortable what could be better?

The all black look

Black has long been heralded as the chicest color in fashion.

But it can be hard to pull off an all-black look without the color overpowering the outfit.

This monotone gray ensemble would not be the same without that added accessory.

But even without the jacket and boots, the same style could apply year round.

Why not shake it up with a cute sweater?

We love how the pants' bagginess complements the sweater’s flow and the contrasting colors at play.

Plus, she includes 10 different ways to tie the sweater on top.

First, she wears a blue, off-the-shoulder tank top tucked into pleated, high-waisted, beige shorts.

Then, she wraps a white sweater over her shoulders and ties in the front.

She polishes off her fit with a bow headband, delicate jewelry, and a pair of white sneakers.

The tidy sweatshirt twist

how to tie your sweaters for a clean look!

We love how this style can take even the most basic gray crewneck to a new level.

After tying the sleeves diagonally across, tuck the ends of each sleeve into the knot you’ve created.

Then, pull the sleeves' ends to eliminate any creases.

A whole new life for an old sweatshirt.