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The All-Season Sweater We're Wearing With Everything

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The All-Season Sweater We’re Wearing With Everything

February 07, 2020

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We all love the cashmere fisherman sweater, but there comes a day in everyone’s calendar year when the cashmere must be rightfully stowed away for the season, heralding in the return of a year-round favorite: the cotton fisherman. With all of the details of its cashmere rendition, the 100% cotton knit is our way of welcoming spring without waving goodbye to our favorite sweater, but its breathable simplicity and wear-with-anything ability is what truly makes it our go-to lightweight layer—and it’s now available in extended sizes. Pick your color of choice (or all three) and take this as your styling inspiration for embracing the transition into (slightly) warmer days.

Three folded knit sweaters, arranged vertically on a beige surface. The best lightweight sweaters in black, white, and light beige shades, each feature a visible neckline and ribbed texture.

The All-Season Sweater We’re Wearing With Everything

Keep it Casual

Universally flattering and simple to style, we can go for a white fisherman any day of the week, but when worn with cozy footwear favorites like the moc clogs, the sweater goes from easy layer to the epitome of casual cool. Throw on your favorite pair of jeans and get your sunglasses ready—shearling-lined clogs and the touch of cotton on top make for an on-the-go outfit that can handle whatever your day brings.

A folded cream knit sweater—one of the best lightweight sweaters—pairs with round sunglasses, blue jeans, and tan fuzzy slippers, all neatly arranged on a light surface.Jenni Kayne Cashmere Fisherman Sweater, Ivory, $295

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A folded white t-shirt, a beige knit sweater—one of the best lightweight sweaters—blue jeans, and a pair of black fuzzy slippers are neatly arranged on a light surface.

Playful Practicality

For those days when the weather is all over the place (welcome to spring), we turn to layers for a streamlined simplicity that can take you from chilly mornings to sunny afternoons without skipping a beat. Closet staples like the cotton sweater in oatmeal, a not-so-basic tee, and denim get an upgrade with a pair of shearling mules for a beautiful balance of luxury and practicality.

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Back to Black

Never underestimate the power of a classic black sweater to instantly tie together an outfit. Inherently elegant and simple, a darker hue works well alongside neutrals of a different variety: cheetah mules and vintage white jeans. Playing with print and the sleek balance between black and white delivers an outfit that’s entirely sophisticated and easy to wear all year long.

A black knit sweater—one of the best lightweight sweaters—white jeans, and leopard print slip-on shoes are neatly arranged on a light-colored surface.

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Photos by Melissa Gidney Daly