For fashion lovers, the start of winter is marked not by the first snowfall or below-freezing temperatures, but by the slow accumulation of new sweaters. From timeless oversized knits to trending items like
sweater-vests, there's always a new style, color, or silhouette to invest in each year.
As a self-proclaimed sweater connoisseur, I have my eye on the below best sweaters for women 2021: cardigans, sweater-vests, polo sweaters, half-zips, going-out sweaters, and classic knits. While my closet is already brimming with too many cozy sweaters to count, I plan to make space for at least two to three of these new looks this season.
Ahead, shop the best sweaters for women for 2021 and beyond.