My Closet Wouldn't Feel Complete Without Plain Sweaters—23 Styles You'll Get So Much Wear Out Of

If I listed the fall basis I wear the most each season, plain sweaters would rank toward the top. By "plain," I certainly don't mean boring. Rather, I'm referring to those versatile and still-forward silhouettes (like the one Jennifer Lawrence just wore) that can be styled with a range of outfits but are also chic when styled simply with just a pair of jeans.

Style-wise, the plain sweaters in question include crewnecks, V-necks, turtlenecks, polos, and cardigans. And while a standard cut works, roomier and oversize silhouettes are also where it's at. I should also note that the front-running colors for these easy-to-style sweaters are often in the neutral family (beige, black, navy, cream, and so on). Below you'll find a list of the simple yet striking sweaters I'm into right now for fall, featuring some of my favorite labels to find A+ sweaters like COS, Vince, Zara, Anine Bing, Soft Goat, and Banana Republic.

ZARA

Plain Knit Polo Sweater

Style this polo sweater with everything from a white poplin skirt to jeans.

COS

Chunky Pure Cashmere Crew-Neck Sweater

So in love with this COS sweater.

Vince

Cashmere-Silk Three-Quarter-Sleeve Mock-Neck Sweater

The quality of Vince's knits is top-notch.

Banana Republic

Lightweight Cashmere Crew-Neck Sweater

Banana Republic's cashmere is wildly soft.

Reformation

Cove Cashmere Oversized Crew

Get this sweater before it sells out.

ANINE BING

Jackson Cardigan

This is one of those cardigans you'll want to live in.

Soft Goat

Boyfriend Crewneck

One of the loveliest knitwear labels.

Nordstrom

Cashmere Crewneck Sweater

This sweater comes in a range of colors.

aritzia

Essential Cashmere Relaxed V-Neck Sweater

Alice + Olivia

Carolee Cashmere Pullover

Love Alice + Olivia's pullovers.

jcrew

2025 Rollneck Sweater

Madewell

Ribbed Polo Sweater

Old Navy

Sosoft Lite Crew-Neck Sweater

ALIGNE

Dion Knitted Jumper

KHAITE

Wolfe Oversized Cashmere Sweater

THE ROW

Essentials Ophelia Wool and Cashmere-Blend Sweater

almina concept

V-Neck Sweater

Grey Lab

Turtleneck Sweater

ASHER

Alice Cotton Cashmere Sweater

Great for transitional weather.

Lilysilk

Gelato Wool-Blend Sweater for Women

Nordstrom

Rib Wool Blend Sweater

Naadam's knits are incredibly popular.