If I listed the fall basis I wear the most each season, plain sweaters would rank toward the top. By “plain,” I certainly don’t mean boring. Rather, I’m referring to those versatile and still-forward silhouettes (like the one Jennifer Lawrence just wore) that can be styled with a range of outfits but are also chic when styled simply with just a pair of jeans.
Style-wise, the plain sweaters in question include crewnecks, V-necks, turtlenecks, polos, and cardigans. And while a standard cut works, roomier and oversize silhouettes are also where it’s at. I should also note that the front-running colors for these easy-to-style sweaters are often in the neutral family (beige, black, navy, cream, and so on). Below you’ll find a list of the simple yet striking sweaters I’m into right now for fall, featuring some of my favorite labels to find A+ sweaters like COS, Vince, Zara, Anine Bing, Soft Goat, and Banana Republic.
ZARA
Plain Knit Polo Sweater
Style this polo sweater with everything from a white poplin skirt to jeans.
COS
Chunky Pure Cashmere Crew-Neck Sweater
So in love with this COS sweater.
Vince
Cashmere-Silk Three-Quarter-Sleeve Mock-Neck Sweater
The quality of Vince’s knits is top-notch.
Banana Republic
Lightweight Cashmere Crew-Neck Sweater
Banana Republic’s cashmere is wildly soft.
Reformation
Cove Cashmere Oversized Crew
Get this sweater before it sells out.
ANINE BING
Jackson Cardigan
This is one of those cardigans you’ll want to live in.
Soft Goat
Boyfriend Crewneck
One of the loveliest knitwear labels.
Nordstrom
Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
This sweater comes in a range of colors.
White & Warren
Cashmere Luxe Pocket Cardigan
aritzia
Essential Cashmere Relaxed V-Neck Sweater
Alice + Olivia
Carolee Cashmere Pullover
Love Alice + Olivia’s pullovers.
jcrew
2025 Rollneck Sweater
Madewell
Ribbed Polo Sweater
Old Navy
Sosoft Lite Crew-Neck Sweater
ALIGNE
Dion Knitted Jumper
KHAITE
Wolfe Oversized Cashmere Sweater
THE ROW
Essentials Ophelia Wool and Cashmere-Blend Sweater
almina concept
V-Neck Sweater
Grey Lab
Turtleneck Sweater
ASHER
Alice Cotton Cashmere Sweater
Great for transitional weather.
Lilysilk
Gelato Wool-Blend Sweater for Women
Nordstrom
Rib Wool Blend Sweater
Naadam’s knits are incredibly popular.