A Cashmere Sweaters Is a Classic (and Suddenly Essential) Fashion-Person Staple—Here Are the Best to Shop

A cashmere sweater is a closet essential that can elevate a simple pair of jeans or a slip skirt. The knit is crafted from luxuriously soft cashmere, and it's the cozy piece you'll want to slip into again and again, whether you're bundling up during the chillest months of the year or want to add an extra layer when working from home or hopping onto an airplane. While there are many options on the market from practically every brand, I've narrowed in on the very best cashmere sweaters to invest in, including a range of price points and silhouettes.

Some styles are well-known already, including the Khaite Scarlet Cardigan that went viral when it was photographed on Katie Holmes in 2019. The piece has proven to be a cult-favorite buy ever since and remains part of Khaite's core knitwear collection with new colorways each season. More recently, The Row's Ophelia crewneck sweater has gained such a loyal following among the fashion set that it's nearly impossible to find stocked at retailers. For more affordable styles, Who What Wear editors always reach for sweaters from Reformation, J.Crew, and COS. Ahead, see the exact cashmere sweaters to add to your wardrobe.

Reformation Cashmere Boyfriend Sweater

Reformation's cashmere knits are incredibly soft. This crewneck silhouette is available in seven colors and composed of 95% recycled cashmere and 5% cashmere.

J.Crew Cashmere Classic-Fit Crewneck Sweater

Head to J.Crew for this timeless silhouette that's available in 13 colorways.

COS Chunky Pure Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater

I recently saw a fellow editor wear this beautiful knit at an event in NYC and immediately asked where it was from.

Khaite Scarlet Cardigan

Here's the viral Khaite cardigan that Holmes styled with the matching bralette.

Guest in Residence Cashmere Sweater

Gigi Hadid's cashmere knitwear brand, Guest in Residence, is worth the hype.

The Row Ophelia Sweater

It seems like every person with a fashion Substack has invested in the beautiful Ophelia Sweater from The Row.

Extreme Cashmere N°20 Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater

In-the-know fashion people buy their knits from Extreme Cashmere.

Almina Concept V Neck Cardigan

This cardigan is an editor-tested favorite.