Keep warm with our top cold season picks
How’s your sweater collection doing? Depending on where you live, your sweaters may just be emerging from their summer and fall storage, just in time for the colder weather. If you’re anything like us, it’s easy to forget what you have and find yourself with critical gaps in your winter wardrobe.
Thankfully, now’s the perfect time to stock up on cozy and warm sweaters for the upcoming chilly months. Whether you prefer workhorse woolens or luxe cashmere, there’s something on this list for everyone.
Naadam The Original Sweater
Naadam is a popular online brand known for one thing – its reasonably-priced cashmere. Central to their offerings is The Original Sweater, formerly known as the Essential $75 Cashmere Sweater. Although the price was recently raised to $98, we think it’s still a great bargain. The sweaters are well-made – nothing like the cheap, pilly, loose-fitting cashmere sweaters many fast fashion companies sell. Plus, the Original Sweater is available in many different colors, from bright peacock blue to staples like black, camel, and white.
Everlane The Oversized Alpaca Crew
If airy softness is the peak of coziness for you, head over to Everlane and pick up one of their oversized Alpaca Crew sweaters. Made from a combination of alpaca, nylon, and merino wool, this sweater is cut oversized for warmth but is made from airy, drapey fabric that offers breathability. Available in 14 stunning colors, this is a must-have for every wardrobe.
Jamieson & Smith Cardigans
Some of the most beautiful statement knitwear comes from a tiny island archipelago roughly 110 miles off the coast of Scotland called Shetland. Their knitwear is characterized by bright colorwork patterns across the yoke in the shape of stars, leaves, flowers, and other natural motifs. The largest provider of yarn on the island is Jamieson & Smith, and in addition to providing knitting products also offers a selection of hand-knit sweaters crafted by artisans from the island. The sweaters range in price from $98-$119 and are a lovely way to add more color to your wardrobe.
Alex Mill Alice Polo Sweater
For days when you want to look a bit more polished, the Alice Polo Sweater from Alex Mills is our top choice. It’s made from 100% cotton, so it’s less warm than some of our other choices, but it looks great when paired with a body-hugging tank top underneath. It works well with wide-legged pants on the bottom or tucked into a figure-hugging skirt.
Sézane Barry Sweater
Sézane’s Barry sweater is notable for a few different reasons. The French brand’s take on a classic v-neck cardigan manages to be both light and warm since it’s made from an airy mix of mohair and baby alpaca. Plus, it’s reversible – you can put the button-down v-neck at the front or flip it over into a scoop neck with the v-shape trailing down the back. This sweater works beautifully with something as simple as jeans and a t-shirt or thrown on top of an elegant holiday cocktail dress.
Free People Uptown Stripe Pullover
Sometimes, your outfit needs a little pop of color. And other days, nothing but a huge, chunky, neon-striped sweater will do. The Free People Uptown Stripe Pullover is what we wear on the second type of day. While the sweater is warm enough to be worn all winter, it will last into spring because of the vibrant green and pink hues.
