I walked out of my Brooklyn apartment this morning for my daily iced matcha latte, and to my surprise, it was so brisk outside that I had to order a hot matcha latte. This means we've officially entered the sweater-weather portion of fall. So far this season, I've gotten by with wearing long-sleeve tops and layering light jackets over my T-shirts, but today, I had the chilly experience that I needed to start wearing chic lightweight sweaters.
As a fashion editor, I'm constantly scrolling through sites that offer affordable yet elegant options for each season, and fall is no exception. I've looked through an array of retailers to find the perfect lightweight sweaters and found that Zara, J.Crew, and Reformation offer the best ones at reasonable prices. These sweaters range from cashmere to cable-knit, so whatever your style is, there's something for you in the selection below. If you're on the hunt for a new lightweight sweater, keep scrolling.
Shop Chic Sweaters From Zara
Zara is the go-to for all things chic, especially lightweight sweaters. They always have an elegant element to them, even when they are simple. Keep scrolling for the top picks.
Shop Chic Sweaters From J.Crew
J.Crew is the unsung hero of cashmere sweaters. The brand offers a variety of colorways and fits of ultra-soft, lightweight sweaters. Scroll through the brand's cable-knit and cotton offerings as well.
Shop Chic Sweaters From Reformation
Reformation is known for chic seasonal pieces. The sweaters the brand offers range from cashmere to cotton to even alpaca wool. They're the best in terms of quality and can be styled and layered easily. Shop V-neck sweaters, cardigans, and cotton crewnecks.
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