21 Winter Sweaters for Women: Best Cozy Sweaters for Cold Weather

01.10.2022, 06:02 harpersbazaar.com

Welcome to hygge season. Fire up the apple cider and swap out your summer dresses for your favorite winter sweaters—it's time to get cozy. While you may not be ready to accept the earlier sunsets, the arrival of cold weather does bring about an instinctual desire to cuddle up and relax. Slipping on the best sweaters is all part of achieving peak comfort. There's the oversized turtleneck for days when you feel like cocooning up, and the slim cashmere pullover for layering under your wrap coats on a late-in-season park picnic. In terms of 2022 trends, Saskia Dijkstra, founder of Extreme Cashmere, sees it as a year to get playful with your knitwear proportions. Her top suggestion? "Extremes: clothes that are either super small or super big." Even the details, like extra-long sleeves or a chunky roll neck, can subvert your usual design proportions. As for caring for your knitwear, knowing how to prolong the life of your favorite sweater makes investing in a luxe wool or affordable cashmere break down to a much lower cost per wear. Dijkstra explains a common misconception she encounters is that cashmere cannot be washed. Actually, you can "use the wool program on a high-quality machine, washing each garment in a separate bag or pillowcase," she says. Then, lay the sweater flat to dry. "If you take care of your sweater the right way your favorite sweater will last a lifetime." Ahead, shop 21 winter sweaters for women to buy this year and wear for many to come.