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My end-of-year fashion obsession has finally emerged—and it’s shockingly reminiscent of a Dr. Seuss classic. If “Truffula tree” isn’t ringing any bells for you, let me remind you. With tall and thin striped trunks topped with swirly, colorful puff-balls for leaves, these wonky trees have become my style inspiration. Ultra fuzzy knits in bold colored stripes are taking over my winter moodboards (and my closet), so let’s style a few of my favorite pieces.

The appeal of these sweaters is threefold: super warm for the winter; pops of color for the dark, gloomy season; and they add fun texture to any outfit.

One of my favorite ways to incorporate color into a winter outfit is through patterns that incorporate more summery hues with darker, winter tones. The Fudge Stripe Sweater from Daisy Street is one of my favorite pieces right now. I got it in my November Nuuly order, and it was so cozy and so easy to style.

I love an outfit that mixes horizontal and vertical stripes—especially a subtle pinstripe, like these trousers, combined with a wide stripe like this sweater. A couple of added pops of burgundy give the look dimension, making it the perfect casual winter look.

Winter layering is serious business.

It’s the perfect way to incorporate warm-weather pieces into your wardrobe year round. This boxy knit by Celine mixes textures with its alternating soft blue and fluffy red stripes, and maintains structure through its wide shoulder and crisp collar. Adding an asymmetrical lace slip gives the look a touch of femininity, which balances perfectly with a slouchy pair of jeans.

This look mixes stripes too, but in a different way than our first outfit. The addition of a zebra print flat contrasts the neat stripes of the sweater, the uneven pattern tying in with the softness of the slip dress. The touches of white throughout tie the whole look together, and the slouchy burgundy handbag completes the bits of bohemian style interspersed in the outfit.

More on mixing patters: a truffula tree stipe and a subtle plaid. The asymmetry of the buttons on the cardigan give the piece shape that ties into the diamond-shaped plaid pattern of the midi skirts. A slouchy suede boot and fringed bag give the fitted look a more texture—and there are few things I love more than mixing suedes with fluffy knits. They make an outfit look so cozy and inviting, while still letting it be fitted and sleek.

The final truffula tree knit I’m styling is this stripey duster cardigan from Free People—another knit I rented on Nuuly. It’s quite possibly the softest thing I’ve ever worn. It’s so oversized and cozy, I wanted to balance that style with something a little simpler. I took on the challenge of styling the piece for more of an evening look, rather than a daytime outfit. Sometimes, the obvious answer is the best answer, so I went simple with a fitted black tank and skirt, a sleek black boot, and a studded purse. The silver details throughout the accessories keep the bold colors of the sweater from becoming the focal point, and balance the soft knit with a sharper vibe.

This is one of my favorite outfits I wore this season so far, partly because I didn’t really expect it to work—but it did. My friends and I were heading out to dinner and I said out loud, “I look like a fucking Truffula tree,” inspiring me to hunt down as many over-the-top stripey fuzzy knits as I possibly could to style.

I love simple, all-black looks, but I also love bringing something unexpected to my outfits, especially in the winter. Sweaters like these are perfectly aligned with the eclectic, slightly obnoxious styles I’m loving this season.