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22 Great Sweaters to Buy Right Now
Many of these are tried-and-true styles that brands have kept in rotation for years, which means we’ve gotten to know them more than just a day or a month’s worth of wear. They have been in it with us. Shop your next best sweater buy here.
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Pros
- Ton of color options
- Lightweight
Cons
- Shape can lie flat after some wear
We like Everlane’s No-Sweat sweater as an everyday choice. It fits like a glove, it’s lightweight, and it comes in a ton of colors. The cotton-poly blend means it keeps you airy and doesn’t hold onto sweat.
| Colors | 10+ |
|---|---|
| Material | Cotton-poly |
Pros
- Great price
- Has some stretch
Cons
- Material makeup not for everyone
There are few basics we wouldn’t go to Uniqlo for, but we’re particularly partial to the well-priced, lightweight sweaters. This quarter-zip feels like a hoodie but looks more put together.
| Colors | 4 |
|---|---|
| Material | Acrylic, polyester, wool, spandex |
Pros
- Cozy
- Well-designed
Cons
- Pricey
It’s probably weird to call a sweater “sturdy” but that’s the only word that seems to fit Buck Mason’s shawl cardigan. It just feels like it will last you a long time—and it will.
| Colors | 3 |
|---|---|
| Material | Merino wool |
Pros
- Regular & tall sizes
- Good price
Cons
- Acrylic in material not for everyone
There’s no closet we know of that wouldn’t welcome a few easy-to-wear sweaters that don’t cost a ton, and Gap is one of our favorite sneaky places to score them. The old reliable crewneck is affordable and is always coming out in new colors.
| Colors | 6 |
|---|---|
| Material | Polyester, acrylic, wool, elastane |
Pros
- Work-appropriate hoodie
- Crazy soft fabric
Cons
- Pricey
Yes, a cashmere hoodie sounds extra (and it is) but we promise, it’s one of the best things you can do for your sweater rotation. It’s as soft as you’d want cashmere to be and is just overall kind of a flex. We like it layered under a cook jacket, too.
Pros
- Airy fabric
- Easy to dress up or down
Cons
- Requires some TLC to keep its shape
Lululemon’s sweaters are a sleeper hit. It might not be the place you think of for a great sweater, but allow us to introduce this textured knit that is equal parts soft and airy. It has a great fit and does not feel in the slightest bit like it’s going to trap heat.
| Colors | 7 |
|---|---|
| Material | Coolmax polyester, organic cotton, nylon |
Pros
- Like wearing PJs
- Does not look frumpy
Cons
- Dry clean only
We love your standard crew and turtleneck sweaters, but for something that feels slightly more laidback (but no less comfy), Rag & Bone’s sweater henley is it. Wear it with jeans and good boots.
Pros
- Easy to style
- Good upgrade
Cons
- Too warm for some
Cos makes sweaters that are simple but deliver. This boiled wool has a great fit and warm fabric. Wear it with any and all pants to the office, on a date, or out to dinner.
| Colors | 3 |
|---|---|
| Material | Boiled wool |
Pros
- Great for anyone who runs hot
- Interesting shape
Cons
- Pricey
You can’t go wrong with any of Naadam’s super-soft cashmere but we like this one for a little something different. It wears like a flannel or a shirt jacket but doesn’t look quite as casual.
Pros
- Cool color options
- Modern fit
Cons
- Shape doesn’t hold up as long as we’d like
If you’re sick of your basic, slim-fit crewneck—or just need something else in rotation—AllSaint’s crewneck tweaks the traditional form just enough to make it feel fresh. It has a slightly boxier fit with dropped hem shoulders and a bottom edge that lays rather than cinches up.
| Colors | 5 |
|---|---|
| Material | Viscose, wool, polyacrylic, elastane |
Pros
- Great for wearing over tees
- Looks put together
Cons
- Only 1 color
Paige’s sweater selection is small but mighty, and we’re big fans of this cardigan for getting something that wears nearly as well as a blazer but is significantly more comfortable. It’s made with cotton and wool and looks good layered over a clean t-shirt.
| Colors | 1 |
|---|---|
| Materials | Cotton and wool |
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