The Best Fall Sweaters to Shop, According to Bazaar Editors

“I have a cardigan problem in that I’m always convinced I need more. But this one is perfect! And they are so versatile and great for layering! You can wear them open or buttoned up! Last season, the one to get was the bright cherry red, and this season it’s all about gray.” —Leah Chernikoff, executive editor

“Once the temperature drops for the season, it’s rare you'll find me in anything but a sweater. I recently splurged on this cropped wool number from Christopher John Rogers and let me tell you, I have no regrets. I love that it incorporates some of my favorite style signatures (neutrals and and oversized fit!) with a dash of what makes a classic CJR piece so fun: rainbow cuffs!” —Bianca Betancourt, culture editor

“I love a gray crewneck sweater for fall. It’s the ultimate staple and makes everything look cooler, whether you pair it with your vintage Levi’s jeans and ballet flats, or go with a white circle skirt and over-the-knee boots. Extreme Cashmere makes the softest knits, and this particular style is the perfect layering piece because of its fit. The ideal sweater to tie around your neck in the warmer months too, it’s the ultimate investment.” —Jaclyn Alexandra Cohen, senior fashion and accessories editor

“Junya Watanabe is my number one designer of choice, and this cardigan is incredible. It has an edge, you can wear it under coats, and it will keep you warm all winter long. I do not own it, but I will!” —Lynette Nylander, executive digital director

“Every year, I’ve been guilty of purchasing sweaters that unfortunately usually end up in the donation bin, due to poor quality and quick pilling. That is, until I purchased Khaite’s viral Scarlet cardigan. While I know the sweater’s price point is very steep, its exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and warmth have made it a reliable hero piece in my wardrobe. Whether I’m wearing it to the office with sleek trousers, on long-haul flights with leggings, or simply as a sweater I throw on over my slipdress on cool fall nights, its timelessness, versatility, and elegance have been a lifesaver during the fall and winter. If I break down the cost-per-wear, it’s a worthy investment piece."—Julie Tong, senior commerce content lead

“The bigger, the better is my personal mantra when it comes to the perfect fall sweater. Last season, I basically lived in this camel brown crewneck number from Anine Bing, and I’m looking to continue that streak with the brand’s black Sydney sweater. I’m already dreaming of pairing it with stirrup leggings and chunky moto boots, or wide-leg jeans and my favorite platform Ugg mules. If you see me wearing it weekly, mind your business!” —Betancourt

“I love this Loulou studio cropped wool-cashmere sweater. It’s the perfect gray crewneck. I’ll wear it all of fall, whether with a high-waisted midi pencil skirt and pointed-toe kitten heels, or with mid-rise vintage Levi’s and Mary Jane flats. It’s perfect for layering a striped button-down underneath with the sleeves rolled up. Or at the office, it can be tied around your neck with a T-shirt and trousers. The options really are endless!” —Cohen

“I never invest in sweaters, but over the last few seasons, I have found that the simple knits from Prada are well worth it. This crewneck is something I would wear all fall and winter long, mainly with jeans but also layered over dresses or paired with flowy skirts and a knee-high boot.” —Brooke Bobb, fashion news director

“This fall, I’m looking back at things I wore or that remind me of things I had—call it nostalgicore—and this sweater definitely hits that mark. I love the late-’70s/early-’80s prep feeling of the style and definitely the colors. The finish and quality makes it more grown-up. This is going to be layered under a cord or tweed blazer and finished with jeans and my new brown Prada lace-ups. I’ll also wear it with a khaki trench, navy pleated slacks, and loafers.” —Miguel Enamorado, accessories director

“I love a sweater that is both cozy and ready to party—that’s me, and that’s what I found in this slouchy, chic off-the-shoulder piece from Banana Republic. I can’t wait to wear it with vintage-wash jeans or with a miniskirt and tights this fall.” —Rosa Sanchez, senior news editor

“I bought this sweater in slate gray on a whim last winter and wound up wearing it at least once a week, to many compliments. The crop is just right—short but not naval-bearing—and the balloon sleeves give it an appealing slouchiness. My color is no longer available, but it comes in a number of other good shades.” —Izzy Grinspan, digital director

“I credit this extremely soft cardigan for inspiring me to incorporate polka dots back into my wardrobe. The crop is chic, the on-trend pattern is playful, and the cashmere feels like silk on the skin—in my book, that’s the making of a perfect fall knit.” —Michella Oré, fashion commerce editor