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best wool and cashmere sweater
Naadam Luxe Cashmino Cable Crewneck Sweater

Pros
- Super soft
- Timeless design
Cons
- Just two color options
Naadam's specialty is oh-so soft sweaters that you'll find an excuse to wear every single day. With a relaxed-fit, cable-knit style that combines wool and cashmere, finding an excuse will be easy; this is elevated yet versatile, so you can wear it with jeans, dress pants—hell, I won't tell if you wear it with sweatpants.
Colors | Navy, Oatmeal |
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Sizes | XS-2XL |
Materials | 90% Wool, 10% Cashmere |
best versatile wool sweater
Todd Snyder Donegal Crewneck Sweater

Pros
- Medium weight is good for layering
- Versatile color
Cons
- On the pricier side for a wool blend
- Not the thickest one on the list
Todd Snyder has a classic, everyday wool sweater that you'll be wearing a lot this winter. The lightly speckled fabric is a wool blend that's warm but not too warm, and with ribbing on the cuffs, neck, and hem, it really is all in the details with this look.
Colors | Beige, Dusty Rose, Charcoal, Navy |
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Sizes | XS-2XL |
Materials | 50% Wool, 30% Nylon, 20% Viscose |
best striped wool sweater
J.Crew Brushed Wool Sweater

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My favorite thing about brushed wool is that you get the appearance of a hairy, funky sweater, with none of the itchiness that traditionally comes along with it. This striped design by J.Crew is fun yet chic—perfect for wearing just about anywhere.
Colors | 10 |
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Sizes | XS-2XL |
Materials | 100% Wool |
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best wool sweater under $100
Flint and Tinder Speckled Merino Wool Crewneck Sweater

When I think of a wool sweater, this is the vision that comes to mind. Straightforward. A little bit of a relaxed fit. No nonsense. Something versatile enough that anyone from, say, a fisherman to a banker could—and would—wear it. And it's under $100!
Colors | Navy, Gray, Olive, Oatmeal |
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Sizes | XS-3XL |
Materials | 100% Merino Wool |
best wool and alpaca hair sweater
Lululemon Alpaca Wool-Blend Crewneck Sweater

Pros
- Soft to the touch feeling
- Can be dressed up or down easily
Cons
- Dry clean only
Like most things by Lululemon, this sweater is designed for you to wear on the move. That means that that disgusting cold-hot sweat you usually feel under your winter layers is no more, thanks to this relaxed, breathable fit and naturally thermoregulating fabric.
Colors | 6 |
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Sizes | XS-2XL |
Materials | 43% Merino Wool, 27% Alpaca Hair, 25% Polyimide, 5% Elastane |
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best 100% wool sweater
Mr P. Wool-Jacquard Sweater

Pros
- Heavyweight, cozy feel
- Timeless look
Cons
- On the pricier side
Mr P. has a luxe, elevated wool-jacquard sweater for the finer moments of the season. This heavyweight material speaks for itself, and the contrast cuffs and hems make it a chic look. Plus, it comes with a QR code you can scan to access digital content including styling advice, care instructions, and origin information.
Colors | Black, Ecru |
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Sizes | XS-2XL |
Materials | 100% Wool |
chicest wool sweater
Polo Ralph Lauren Wool-Blend Saddle-Sleeve Sweater

Pros
- Reliable quality for a good price
- Easy to dress up or down
Cons
- Buyers report sleeves are too long
When in doubt, reach for a PRL crewneck. This style, with saddle sleeves, a light speckle, and an embroidered logo, brings subtle chicness to the everyday. Make this your go-to layering piece, and enjoy the season in style.
Colors | Ancient Navy Donegal, Bark Donegal, Burgundy Donegal |
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Sizes | XS-2XL |
Materials | 60% Wool, 20% Viscose, 20% Nylon |
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best everyday wool sweater
Banana Republic Franco Italian Merino Crew Sweater

With Italian-sourced merino wool, this crewneck sweater is tasteful, breathable, and soft AF. Banana Republic imbues a simple, solid look with chicness that can be layered or worn on its own, depending on the weather.
Colors | 8 |
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Sizes | XS-2XL |
Materials | 100% Wool |
best chunky wool sweater
Alex Mill Weston Pullover in Wool Cotton

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Pros
- Super warm
- Easy to match with anything
Cons
- Limited color options
A chunky wool sweater is a must-have this season—after all, isn't that what winter is all about? Alex Mill has a cozy, soft option made from a wool-cotton blend that's as breathable as it is stylish.
Colors | Heather Navy, Heather Forest, Heather Oatmeal |
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Sizes | XS-2XL |
Materials | 55% Merino Wool, 45% Cotton |
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coziest wool sweater
L.L. Bean Classic Ragg Wool Sweater

I have a sweater that I bought four years ago, and I pull it out every time I get even remotely cold. It hangs perfectly off my body, is as warm and firm as a hug, and is this style from L.L. Bean. With years of wear and wash, this sweater just looks better and better, and only gets more cozy, soft, and comfy.
Colors | Charcoal, Natural, Nautical Navy, Soft Spruce, Rust Orange |
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Sizes | S-3XL |
Materials | 100% Wool |
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