15 Thick-Knit Sweaters Perfect For Layering

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• That's one cozy-looking sweater. Photo via Eat. Sleep. Wear.
• Mango cable-knit cotton sweater, $39.99.
• Zara fancy knit square cut sweater, $79.99.
• Topshop knitted a
• Massimo Dutti wool-cashmere side zip sweater, $98.50.
• Madewell Boatneck Cableknit Sweater, $110.
• Theory Innis sweater, $285.
• Cardigan Estelle marled cable crew in light gray, $298.
• Steven Alan Vallenar cable knit sweater, $345.
• Peter Jensen cable knit jumper, $358.
• Carven wool-blend crochet knit sweater, $390.
• Rag & Bone Cara pullover, $395.
• J.Crew Collection handknit popcorn sweater, $648.
• Isabel Marant Noreen Chunky Knit, $780.
• 3.1 Phillip Lim long pullover with exposed zipper, $795.
• Erdem textured open-knit sweater, $1,280.

Cable-knit sweaters are a cool-weather essential, returning year after year because face it: it's chilly out and these are like blankets with sleeves. The key to carrying off this classic look is by truly making it your own—it can be edgy with a pair of leather pants and boots, feminine with pumps and an A-line skirt or casual with boyfriend jeans and flats. In the gallery below, shop our favorite styles at every price point, from under $40 to sky's-the-limit.
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