There are certain wardrobe staples that will never, and I mean never, go out of style no matter how many trends may come and go. Among them are vintage jeans, black ankle boots, leather jackets, and yes, black sweaters. As a connoisseur of black sweaters myself, I truly couldn't imagine my wardrobe without at least several of them. They go with so many different outfits, whether it's a simple turtleneck and jeans combo or a cardigan layered on top of a dress, and just always look chic. What's not to love?
Personally, I have a few categories of black sweaters on rotation in my closet—my must-haves, if you will. Black turtlenecks, for one as well as a cute cropped knit to pair with high-waisted pants and skirts. Since I'm a big fan of the staple, I'm always looking for the coolest versions on the market and I'm pleased to share that I've found 19 such black sweaters that have earned my stamp of approval. So if you're looking to re-stock your staples, I suggest you scroll through the below edit to find one (or two) that suit you.
Black Cardigans
So many ways to style this set.
It's the novelty buttons for me.
Vince's sweaters are simply in a category all their own. IYKYK.
I want this whole loungewear set, to be honest, but I'll start with the cardigan.
The perfect cropped cardigan shape, if you ask me.
Black Turtlenecks
A layering piece you'll wear over and over.
I always stock a few turtleneck bodysuits because they offer that seamless tucked-in look.
The ribbed texture on this is so good.
An worthy addition to any closet.
Cozy up in this chunky knit for the rest of winter.
Black Sweaters with Asymmetric Necklines
I always look to this NYC-based brand for cool basics.
These cutouts are weird, but the good kind of weird.
How to look cool without trying 101.
Wear this with jeans for a simple but effective look.
The easiest way to get in on the cutout trend.
Black Cropped Sweaters
The cropped turtleneck to end them all.
All about this styling idea.
As the name suggests, this single knit can worn in any number of ways.
The backless trend everyone's flaunting on Instagram.
The '90s called...
Next up, shop the anti-skinny jean trend that's still trending hard.
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