Ah, the beauty that is sweater weather. Even those of us who despise the cold can hardly resist the charm of bonfires and changing leaves. As we round out the last few inklings of summer, it’s time to start exploring the fun fall sweater styles that you’ll be thankful to have in your arsenal when the crisp chill of autumn sneaks up on us. Perfect to pair with your favorite faux leather leggings and fall boots are luxe cashmere, crocheted, and downright cheeky knits galore. They’re so good, in fact, you’ll probably be counting down the days until September 22, when you can (undoubtedly) start pulling them out of your drawers. Whether you’re the layering type or you simply prefer a turtleneck so thick and cozy that you don’t need a jacket, there’s bound to a be sweater that tickles your knitwear fancy ahead.
We constantly stock up on Everlane’s basic cashmere sweaters, but this buttonless collared polo is our current favorite knit from the eco-friendly label.
Bianca Rodriguez is the Fashion & Luxury Commerce Manager at Hearst Magazines, covering fashion, beauty, and more for Cosmopolitan, Elle, Esquire, Harper’s BAZAAR, and Town & Country. She likes lounging about with a good book and thinks a closet without platform sneakers is a travesty.
Justine Carreon is the market editor at ELLE.com covering fashion, Dutch ovens, and fashion again. When she isn’t approaching style through a modern, accessible lens, she’s scouring eBay for vintage Levi’s and pretending she knows how to surf. Before joining ELLE.com in 2015 she worked as a freelance writer and stylist in New York City.
Meg is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com where she researches trends, tests products, and looks for answers to all your burning questions. She also co-writes a monthly column, Same Same But Different. Meg has previously written for Cosmopolitan and Town & Country. Her passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and sustainability. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.