Unlock the Secret Warmth: 21 Sweaters That Boost Your Comfort and Confidence Like Never Before

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.

Remember those heavy knit sweaters we mentioned you’d need? Yeah, this is one of them. Todd Snyder’s modern take on the fisherman-style sweater uses an open tuck stitch pattern and spacedyed yarn. This basically means multiple colors were applied along the length of the yarn to give it a mixed, multi-colored hue. That stitch and dye pattern gives the sweater a “tactile and visual texture,” as Todd Snyder describes it, that will certainly help you stand out at the ski lodge this winter.

Something about this sweater inspires the smell of sandalwood, which is to say the homespun cotton rib looks supremely cozy. It also comes in a variety of colorways that both make a statement but are neutral enough you can easily style with a bunch of pieces.

L.L. Bean’s crewneck fisherman sweater is the ultimate heavier weight option. The cotton, cable knit design comes in every color your sweater rotation could want.

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.

Quince’s cashmere crewneck is probably the best-priced cashmere you’ll find. Get this in a neutral and wear it everywhere.

In our round-up of the best cardigans, we described this Fortela Majes cardigan as something “straight off the hanger of Willem Defoe’s wardrobe in Robert Eggers’s The Lighthouse.” This Ralph Lauren rollneck basically offers the sweater version of that. It’s giving fashionable Popeye meets salt-air-accented ruggedness with its worn, mixed cable stitching and nautical-inspired Aran-knit.

Abercrombie’s waffle sweater is lightweight, a little oversized, and a fresh option for anyone stuck in a slim-fit crewneck sweater rut.

If you liked everything about that RRL rollneck, but found yourself wanting something a little cheaper and with more color options, then boy, does J. Crew have you covered. This re-release of J. Crew’s famous 1988 rollneck sweater is the perfect sporty yet preppy retro look we need heading into this fall.

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.

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.

Buck Mason designed this sweater in the spirit of 1960s Lake Como, and we can definitely envision Paul Newman lounging lakeside in a pair of chinos and loafers while wearing this relaxed silhouette. The Egyptian cotton and cashmere material also make it ideal for breezy evenings by the lake, or when you just need to shrug something on while hanging at the apple orchard.

Live out your Harry Styles, fashion-inspired dreams with this poodle zip-up from genderless fashion brand Tanner Fletcher. The zip-up design gives you some flexibility with layering and the bold red color makes a statement, but what really takes center stage with this sweater are the poodles patterned around the sweater. It feels whimsical with a tasteful bit of kitsch.

Take a break from the basic, easy-to-style neutrals, and opt for this colorful crewneck from Octobre Editions. Made from a blend of wool and alpaca, this sweater pairs well with a worn pair of jeans and a frosted winter morning.

The simplicity of Madewell’s polo sweater gives it the makings to be your go-to sweater during the cold months. It’s light enough you can wear it on brisk days, and also subdued enough to work for a variety of needs.