And Now, Sweaters Under $30 That Don't Look It

I've often found that by the time mid-December hits, I've begun to run short on new cold-weather outfit ideas. The novelty of cooler temperatures and extra layers has worn off, and I'm left with my usual rotation of sweaters. In an ideal world, I'd be able to refresh my collection with the softest of knits anytime I needed, but I'm usually keeping to a budget of some kind in mind, which means a more affordable option usually takes precedence.

Thankfully, this doesn't equate to a lousy sweater season. There are surprisingly several budget-friendly options on the market right now that still maintain an expensive aesthetic. For me, a sweater tends to look on the pricier side when it comes in a special color, has an interesting texture, or is nice and chunky. Ahead, I've rounded up 17 under-$30 sweaters that look more expensive than they are. Keep your winter style refreshed without blowing your budget—an ideal compromise.

And Now: Sweater outfit ideas to put your purchases to good use. 

Nicole Kliest
Freelance Contributor

Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)