Forget All the Trendy Sweaters—This Style Is the Most Timeless and Essential of Them All
Stock up on the season's It knit.
Few wardrobe staples are as enduring as the striped sweater. Fun fact: Coco Chanel famously helped popularize the look, incorporating them into her collection in 1917. (Leave it to her to make stripes luxurious.) Not long after, fashion icons like Brigitte Bardot and Audrey Hepburn adopted the knit. Now, designers are breathing new life into the piece, experimenting with inventive fabrics, unique silhouettes, and bold color palettes.
Needless to say, everyone could benefit from having at least one striped sweater in their wardrobe—but really, the more, the merrier. After all, the piece coordinates just as well with slouchy jeans as it does with a slip skirt. With temps only dropping, now's the time to stock up on the wardrobe essential. To help you narrow down your options (because, yes, there are an obscene amount out there), we rounded up 30 of the chicest striped sweaters on the market. They're all bound to be real conversation-starters—just wait and see.
You'll never want to take this fuzzy sweater off.
Toss this baby on when you're in a rush.
Everyone needs a striped cashmere sweater.
Take cues from the model and style this sweater with a funky scarf.
This oozes cool-girl vibes.
An instant dopamine boost.
You can never go wrong with a green, navy, and white striped sweater.
Layer this over a button-up for a polished look.
Mango's iteration is made for minimalists.
No one champions stripes quite like Staud.
Tap into the polo sweater trend with this Zara look.
We can't resist a bright knit.
Sometimes, the simpler, the better.
Styling tip: Fasten only one button on your cardigans.
Now this looks next-level cozy.
Add a dose of preppy to your wardrobe with this J.Crew sweater.
La Ligne's wool-and-cashmere sweater screams fall.
Everyone will be asking where you got this from.
Style this with the matching shorts for a one-and-done look.
Sézane's jumper is as cozy as it is chic.
Oversized sweaters are always a good idea.
Calling all snow bunnies!
This color combination is so good.
Pair this with the coordinating hot pants if you're feeling daring.
A boat-neck sweater feels fresh.
Where's Waldo, but make it fashion.
A toasty turtleneck is a game-changer in the winter.
We love a good under-$100 find.
Bubble sleeves are so fun.
This is the epitome of timeless.
