What Your New Favorite Sweater Says About Your Winter Style

In the colder months, it's inconceivable to step outside without some cable-knit, cotton blend, or cashmere on your back. A strong sweater becomes something of a second skin, and stays put until you're safely into spring. And, whether you've got a penchant for Fair Isle or the trusty turtleneck, you're sure to develop certain preferences, which actually say a lot about your winter style.

You may prioritize comfort above all, hence the proclivity for baggy shapes; your heart may have never left the '90s, so you gravitate toward crops. We zeroed in on five popular styles, and deciphered what each says about its wearer. See your style M.O. decoded (and shop the cozy knits), ahead.