The best cashmere sweaters

Everlane offers subtle updates on traditional cashmere sweater styles with a great $100 price tag.We talk about Everlane often. The brand's quality and attention to design is unparalleled for the prices. The company's transparency model means you'll get designer-level goods at mid-level cost to your wallet.Everlane is our favorite place to get women's sweaters in general, and the cashmere range is no exception. Everlane's Grade-A cashmere from Mongolia runs from $100 to $155 and in sizes XXS to XXL. The most popular and versatile style, The Cashmere Crew, is one of the cheapest and best options. It's also a favorite of Meghan Markle, per InStyle.It comes in tons of colors, from basics like charcoal gray and black to fun shades like mauve pink with mustard trimmed sleeves.Insider Reviews reporter Mara Leighton calls this sweater a foundational closet piece. Besides The Cashmere Crew, the brand puts its contemporary spin on other classic cashmere sweater styles like the Cashmere Tee that Insider Reviews testers also liked.Read our full review on the Everlane Cashmere Crew sweater.Pros: Affordable Grade-A cashmere, modern takes on classic sweater styles, beautiful color selectionCons: Limited size rangeIf sustainability is a top concern, Naadam is about to become your new favorite sweater brand.Democratizing cashmere is the tagline on the Naadam homepage and that's what the brand claims to do with its range of sustainable knits. One of Naadam's most popular items is a $75 crewneck cashmere sweater, a price the company says it can offer thanks to a lean D2C business model. Styles such as a long open-front cardigan and a wide-sleeved kimono are priced at $225.In addition to 100% cashmere, the brand offers blended knits like wool-cashmere, silk-cashmere, and cotton-cashmere.The sweaters are mostly simple in design, but their means of production is unique. Sourced from Mongolian goats, Naadam's cashmere is hand-combed and produced in facilities powered by 100% clean energy. The brand also claims to pay herders 50% more than traditional traders. Cashmere that's as ethical as it is cozy? Sign us up!The company also has a wide variety of styles and color options, and a size range of XXS to XXL.If you want guilt-free cashmere and far less cringe-worthy prices than comparable quality, check them out.Pros: Ethically sourced sustainable Mongolian cashmere, wide price range, lots of styles (not just sweaters), 100% cashmere and cashmere blends availableCons: Only available onlineLands' End turns its flair for long-lasting classic designs to cashmere sweaters in a wide range of sizes. Cashmere sweater options in plus sizes are unfortunately few and far between. Lands' End has a variety of classic styles in a slightly superior size range to many cashmere sweater brands on the market.We sincerely hope all the brands on this list expand their size offerings. Until that happens, Lands' End has a variety of relatively affordable cashmere sweaters that run up to size 3X. This isn't the brand for trendy knitwear, but it's ideal for stocking up on timeless cardigans, pullovers, and turtlenecks.Soft, durable, and lovely — What more could you ask for in a knit? With tons of fun, bright color options, it's safe to assume you'll find a Lands' End cashmere sweater to live in this winter. Pros: Wider size range than most brands, classic styles, tons of colorsCons: Not many trendy stylesJ.Crew is your one-stop shop for fun cashmere sweaters that go beyond your average camel-colored pullovers.If you want your cashmere sweater with a side of embellishment and whimsy, hit up J. Crew. The ultimate business casual purveyor produces some of the most delightfully tricked-out knits in the business.Yes, you can take your pick of solid-colored turtlenecks and crewnecks at J.Crew's Cashmere Shop, many of which come in under $100. But if it's pattern you crave, you're also in the right place. Stripes, stars, hearts, tie-dye, leopard — the brand's current offerings have it all.J.Crew cashmere might not be as luxe in quality — as Racked once pointed out, the brand doesn't reveal the grade — compared to some of the other brands on this list, but it's soft, fun, and won't break the bank. Pros: Trendier options, affordable, tons of stylesCons: Not transparent about cashmere grade so you don't quite know what you're paying forFor premium cashmere that costs less than rent, check out Insider Reviews-approved brand Cuyana.You're going to pay more for really premium cashmere. If you're ready to invest but don't want to shell out hundreds of dollars for a turtleneck, check out Cuyana.The brand sells some 100% Italian cashmere options such as its $250 Asymmetrical Turtleneck Sweater and $225 long Open Cashmere Cardigan, as well as a number of cashmere blend sweaters, like turtlenecks, v-necks, and crewnecks. The brand also offers its own collection of recycled cashmere styles. No matter which you choose, you won't want to take it off once the temperatures drop below freezing.We love Cuyana here at Insider Reviews and think you really can't go wrong with its beautiful, simple items that go with everything. The pieces are well-made and completely wearable. Pros: Luxe premium cashmere for half the cost of leading brandsCons: Limited number of 100% cashmere styles availableNaked Cashmere: You may have seen this brand floating around on Instagram, and our limited exposure to its unisex Riley Sweater left a great impression; we were impressed by its quality and thickness. It has greater style variety than Cuyana, and with a bit more testing of the cashmere quality, it may eventually become our top pick for luxury cashmere.Mott & Bow: Mott & Bow offers 100% cashmere options as well as blends in a variety of colors and styles, but Nadaam's options impressed us more and at a lower price point. Reformation: Reformation's conscious cashmere is made from a majority of recycled cashmere, up to the point that they started seeing a decline in the fabric integrity due to thinning yarns. We like the fresh styles, but the company doesn't have great variety and is prone to low inventory. Patagonia: Patagonia's recycled cashmere is 95% recycled cashmere and 5% wool, but there's a very limited selection. Nevertheless, we were impressed by its quality and ethical process.The best feminine leather jacketsLeather jackets are not a cheap closet staple, but they are one of the most versatile and timeless.The best winter coats for womenA good winter coat should keep you warm in cold weather without weighing you down. Bonus points if it looks good, too.The best bras of 2020The right bra can make a world of difference in comfort, support, and confidence.The best feminine winter bootsAll too often, winter boots put fashion above function and you end up with cold, wet feet. 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