With the leaves turning and the days already dimming way too early, our natural penchant for sweater hunting is undeniable. And good for us—and you!—that this fall and winter has unraveled a venerable bounty of knitted essentials. We can't remember an autumn where sweaters actually factored so heavily into our cold-weather wardrobe rotation. From super-chic cardigans and classic Fair Isle, to pretty patterns, stripes, and more avant-garde stitch styles, fall's biggest batch of sweaters and pullovers offer a myriad of options for cozying up and keeping the cold at bay. Click through for your ultimate fall sweater shopping guide...just be sure to make some room in your closet beforehand!
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Striped Sweaters
Above, from bottom left: American Apparel Unisex Small Stripe Sweater, $62, available at American Apparel; Theory Zelphia Striped Sweater, $200, available at Theory; Madewell Striped Mohair Sweater, $60, available at Madewell; Lauren Moffatt Swiss Miss Sweater, $238, available at Dear Fieldbinder.
Fair Isle Sweaters
Above, from left: Topshop Knitted Fair Isle Sweater, $70, available at Topshop; ADAM Cowl Neck Fair Isle Sweater, $295, available at Shopbop; Rag & Bone Fair Isle Sweater, $355, available at Net-A-Porter.
Fringe & Tufted Sweaters
Above, from left: Rachel Rachel Roy Fringe Shoulder Cardigan, $89, available at Rachel Roy; Opening Ceremony Loopy Knit Pullover, $352, available at Ssense; ASOS Fringed Cardigan, $64.03, available at ASOS.
Shawl-Collar Cardigans
Above, from left: Forever 21 Shawl Collar Cardigan, $24.80, available at Forever 21; J. Crew Tipped Chale Cardigan, $158, available at J. Crew; Madewell Warm-Up Sweater, $102, available at Madewell.
Loose-Knit Sweaters
Above, from left: James Perse Open Stitch Boxy Sweater, $325, available at James Perse; Topshop Knitted Pointelle Sweater, $80, available at Topshop; Free People Lofty Down Tunic, $148, available at Free People.
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Cropped Sweaters
Above, from left: Vince Inside-Out Cropped Striped Sweater, $255, available at Vince; Sparkle & Fade Shaker Cropped Sweater, $58, available at Urban Outfitters; Proenza Schouler Waffle Cropped Pullover, $875, available at La Garçonne.
Sequined Sweaters
Above, from left: IRO Cashmere Blend Sequined Seater, $305, available at Net-A-Porter; Alice + Olivia Evan Sequin Striped Sweater, $368, available at Saks Fifth Avenue; French Connection Sequined Cardigan, $138, available at French Connection.
Oversized Cardigans & Wrap Sweaters
Above, from left: Rachel Rachel Roy Triangle Stitch Oversized Cardigan, $129, available at Rachel Roy; Twist & Tango Bit Knitted Cape, $126, available at ASOS; J. Crew Marled Lambswool Cardigan, $135, available at J. Crew; Dolce Vita Ryan Cardigan, $264, available at Shopbop.
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