14 Warm, Comfortable, and Classic Women’s Sweaters

For those looking for an environmentally friendly comfortable sweater that is soft and warm, you may want to check out the Oversized Alpaca Crew from Everlane.

Alpaca is much more sustainable environmentally than cashmere and is super soft and luxurious with a kind of a silky feel to it. It also isn’t prickly like natural wool and is hypoallergenic because there is no lanolin in the fabric.

Uniqlo is an excellent place to shop for sweaters, especially if you work in an office and need professional looking clothes that won’t break the bank. They have styles made from ultra-fine merino wool, 100% cashmere, lambswool, cotton knit, and some pretty snazzy coatigans, which are all worth a look.

The Uniqlo merino wool styles are great value for simple basic designs that you can dress up or down and look very put together.  Most of their styles aren’t itchy, are pretty good quality for the price, and can be machine washed. Uniqlo pullover designs tend to be somewhat fitted, so if you like a looser fit, you should size up or even check the men’s section.

Woolovers is a great place to get good quality knits at very reasonable prices. Their designs are classic, simple styles that come in a wide variety of colors. Their products come from natural fibers that are, for the most part, either wool, cotton, or cashmere.

Many of their styles are also machine washable (although check labeling since some is hand wash only). Generally, Woolovers are known for having fantastic quality for the price. Their products are well-made, and the knits are usually pretty warm and comfy.

Lands’ End is always reliable if you are looking for warm, cozy, nice quality sweaters. One of their most popular styles is the Lands’ End Women’s Drifter Cotton Crewneck. It is a 100% cotton knit that also has a cable design.

Since it is cotton, this style can be machine washed, which makes it a great everyday design. The cotton is mid-weight, so it is pretty warm and can be worn as a layering piece in different temperatures. The Drifter comes in a rainbow of really bright, beautiful colors that you can dress up or down.

It’s always fun to check out some of the more luxurious options available to see what is out there. A company that has an excellent reputation for making beautiful, soft sweaters is Equipment, they are expensive, but the quality is reportedly outstanding.

The Equipment Madalene Cashmere design is a popular option if you love luxury and are looking for a slightly oversized fit that will work well with skinny jeans or leggings. Often cashmere pullovers are more fitted and fall higher on the waist, and it is hard to find styles that have a looser silhouette, so the Madalene is a little bit unique for a cashmere style.

I’ve gotten some excellent chunky warm sweaters from the Gap over the years, and when the weather cools down, I like to have a look at what they are offering.

This year one style that caught my eye was the Gap Cable Knit Mockneck Sweater. It is a cotton, nylon, wool blend and comes in several beautiful, subtle colors that look modern and fresh. Since it is Gap, you can count on it being moderately priced and pretty good quality.

Naadam is a startup that works directly with Mongolian herders to get excellent prices for the cashmere that they use. If you love cashmere, you are going to want to check out Naadam’s $75 Essential Cashmere Sweater that you can get in crew or v-neck.

This design is known for being warm, lightweight, and super soft. It is a unisex fit, so it is a tiny bit oversized but not sloppy looking. This sweater is also reportedly very breathable, light, and built to last.

Another excellent quality pick is this made in Italy design from Cuyana. Cuyana is mostly known for its leather bags, but their clothes are worth checking out as well.

The Cuyana Wool Cashmere Slim V-Neck Sweater is a beautiful, sustainably made style made from wool and cashmere that is super soft and cozy. It comes in a few basic colors and is a great option if you love an elegant, simple cut that will be warm and comfy to wear while still looking great.

For those who love a chunky wool sweater, one of the best places to find a great style is at the Irish Store. They have a wonderful selection of cardigans and v-neck styles, but if you are looking for a timeless classic, you can’t go wrong with their Traditional Aran Sweater.

It is made from fine quality merino yarn and is available in a few different beautiful color options. If you are interested in this style, just be aware that they ship from Ireland, so it will most likely take longer for you to get your shipment that you might be used to.

This is a beautiful grey version of the white Ridley AllSaints sweater that Meghan Markle has been pictured in. It has an unusual cut with fitted cuffs and a relaxed oversized body along with a slouchy funnel-neck.

The knit is mostly lambswool with a small blend of cashmere, so you know it is going to be soft and warm. This sweater, which is also available in black and white, is a flattering casual option that looks great with slim black pants.

This oversized design from Lark & Ro is a great style if you want a nice, cozy style, but you want to keep things affordable. It is a nylon, acrylic, and wool blend that is soft and not itchy and can easily stop you from feeling cold.

Since it is boucle, it does have a slightly loopy, not smooth texture that isn’t for everyone, so just be aware of that if you are interested in this pick.

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The L.L Bean Signature Cotton Fisherman Tunic is an Aran pattern inspired classic, in a flattering longer length. It is known for being a little bit heavy, warm, and should last for quite a while. Since it is a cotton pullover, you don’t have to worry about it being itchy, and the knit also contains a bit of cashmere for extra softness.

Apart from the durability, a massive plus for this style is that it can be machine washed. Since it is a tunic style, it has a little bit of length to it so that you can wear it with skinny jeans or leggings, and it looks great. It does have small zippers on each side at the bottom, which adds an interesting detail that some women like, some not so much.

It is thick-weight cotton in a heavy knit so that you can wear it in fall, winter, and spring. Be aware that the neck hole is slightly wider than a regular crew style. If you like tunics, this is a warm and attractive option; although it isn’t super soft, the fit is more what makes it comfy.

Banana Republic always has a lot of great sweaters to choose from. They are constantly changing, depending on the time of year.

In the fall and winter, they almost always have 100% cashmere styles and soft, washable merino wool options that are lovely wardrobe staples. While in the spring and summer they offer thin cardigans and lightweight cotton designs. BR sweaters make particularly excellent gifts, as the fabrics are usually pretty luxurious and super soft.

One style that is perfect for the office on long winter days is their Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater. The great thing about BR’s cashmere is that it is thin and very soft.