
Sometimes, fashion that is considered basic is really just mass because it’s awesome. Take the entire idea of sweater weather. It ranks up there with vanilla-scented candles and pumpkin-spiced ephemera. But truly, when it’s a little crisp, a little sunny, warm enough to skip a coat, and just cool enough for great cashmere, it’s all about the simple knit. Ahead, shop the 15 elevated,”basic” pieces that make sweater weather our favourite time of year. Sorry, definitely not sorry.
Cardigans are just as important as the classic crew-neck sweater. Styling inspo: Wear Wales Bonner’s iteration half unbuttoned with high-rise leather trousers.
Truly a classic, Naadam’s black ribbed sweater is made from 100 percent Mongolian cashmere into a lightweight yet cosy silhouette.
Thanks to the high-quality fabrics and muted tones Catherine Holstein adores, each Khaite piece, including this rust-hued sweater, is built to last.
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Made in Barcelona, Paloma Wool has earned its way into our hearts and pockets with wardrobe essentials you won’t get sick of, like this creamy sweater.
Fe Noel is a womenswear designer helming from Brooklyn with a focus on bold prints and sensuality. This stunningly embroidered knitwear piece features a Daughter of the Soil, influenced by her Caribbean heritage.
Why not tie one on?
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Based in New York City, Lirika Matoshi designed this Clouds sweater, which will add effortless romance to your staple rotation.
Simonett is a women’s ready-to-wear label by Simonett Pereira, offering fashion lovers pieces like this exaggerated knit. Bright orange, it’s also boldly punctuated by an oversized woven front.
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Oversized and languid, this find comes from Stella Jean’s label, which focuses on high-quality sustainable materials and multiculturalism applied to the fashion industry.
We’ve all heard of Ganni by now, but that doesn’t make each piece any less breathtaking. Crafted from super-warm mohair and wool, this Julliard sweater is exactly what you’d envision during a prep-school fall.
A boyfriend sweater, no bf required.
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A neutral-coloured sweater goes a long way during the fall and winter months, and Musier’s iteration is both warm and elevated.
You can never go wrong in something nautical…
This article originally appeared on Harper’s BAZAAR US.
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