Is it Just Me, or Is Every Cool Girl From NYC to London Wearing These 8 Sweater Trends Instead of a "Boring" Cardigan?
I spent the morning unpacking my sweater collection from storage. Cashmeres and wools, slim knits, and chunky cardigans, I know winter is just around the corner when these woven beauties make an appearance. One problem: These sweaters feel so last year. Looking to update my winter sweater selection, I've turned to the cool girls of NYC, London, and the Netherlands for winter outfit inspiration.
Below you'll find some of the chicest, non-boring sweater trends of winter 2025. Think cinched cardigans, high-V necks, Fair Isle prints, argyle knits, scarf sweaters, and so much more—shoutout to the J.Crew Rollneck for being an editor-favorite sweater this season. I recommend styling these knits with a pair of dark-rinse denim, barrel-leg jeans, or a column skirt to showcase these woven pieces fully. Scroll on to shop the cool sweater trends ahead of winter 2026, loved by cool girls from NYC to London.
Shop Cool Winter Sweater Trends
High-V Necks
Get the look: High-V neck + Pleated skirt + Pointed-toe kitten heels
Shop High V-Neck Sweaters
Fair Isle
Get the look: Fair isle print cardigan + Dark-rinse denim + Pointed-toe heels
Shop Fair Isle Sweaters
Argyle Knits
Get the look: Blue argyle cardigan + Red collarless blazer + White tank + Black pleated skirt + Argyle socks + Two-tone loafers
Shop Argyle Knits
Preppy Polo
Get the look: Light blue polo sweater + Dark heather grey column skirt + Black pumps + Small studded handbag
Shop Preppy Polo Sweater
Scarf Sweaters
Get the look: Brown scarf sweater + Grey wide-leg trousers + Brown suede tote
Shop Scarf Sweaters
Striped Crewnecks
Get the look: Striped cashmere crewneck + White tank + Cuffed blue jeans + Brown suede flats
Shop the Striped Crewnecks
Cinched Cardigans
Get the look: Grey cinched cardigan + Dark-rinse wide-leg jeans + Black flats + White tank
Shop Cinched Cardigans
The J.Crew Rollneck
Get the look: J.Crew Rollneck + Capris + Ballet flats
Shop J.Crew Rollneck Sweaters
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