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The 13 Very Best Cashmere Sweaters
From wardrobe staples to bright color-blocked sweaters.
A cashmere sweater is a versatile, durable, seasonless investment that can last decades—as long as you keep the moths away. But choosing the right one can feel overwhelming because of their premium pricing. (The best cashmere sweaters come at a heftier price because the yarn comes from the fluffy undercoat of cashmere goats.) I’m here to help. Months of research, wearing and washing cashmere for this story has made me quite handy at scoping out the best sweaters.
Good news: Plenty of brands are now offering more affordable options. So to make sure we’re balancing quality and price, I tried out sweaters from some of the top budget brands as well as some luxury options to see how they hold up. I mainly tested each sweater’s feel, weight, and durability. (Note: I’ve had the sweaters for as long as a year and a half and as short as a couple of months. I’ll continue to update on that last point as time goes on.) I also reached out to stylish folks to see which ones they thought are worth the cost or skimp on quality. Read on to see our picks from every price point.
Best striped cashmere sweater
$298
Sizing: XS to XL | Style details: Crewneck with stripes | Price: $$$
After a few of her sweaters “were decimated by moths,” Strategist senior editor Hilary Reid bought this Kule cashmere sweater on sale. She says it’s the “softest, most substantial-feeling cashmere sweater” she owns. It has an “ideal and elusive crewneck fit: It’s cut comfortably close enough to wear on its own, but can still accommodate a shirt underneath without looking bulky.” It comes in a wide range of classic patterns of black, white, brown, and navy stripes, as well as less-traditional patterns that feature fun multicolored stripes.