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


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.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
-
I'm an NYC Shopping Editor—I Can't Stop Thinking About These 31 Rich-Looking Fall Finds From Nordstrom, Zara, and H&M
Did I mention they're under $250?
-
I Live in Murray Hill—Here Are the 8 Places I Like to Shop for a Fashionable Fall Closet
Stylish sweaters and suedes ahead.
-
It's Here: The It-Girl Sweater Trend of Fall 2025
Kaia Gerber has solidified it.
-
Abercrombie Sucked Me Back Into Its Orbit With These 25 Incredibly Chic Fall 2025 Finds
So, so good.
-
People With Impeccable Taste Swear By COS—21 Chic Sale Finds to Take Advantage of Right Now
Did you say 25% off? Yes, please.
-
I'm a Fashion Editor on a Budget—27 Incredibly Chic Fall Finds That Will Get You More Bang for Your Buck
Stellar under-$150 finds right this way.
-
These 32 Elevated Nordstrom and Zara Finds Make Getting Ready So Much Easier (and Chicer)
Here's to effortless outfits.
-
Soft Knits and Suede Boots Are on My Mind—Here's What's in My Nordstrom Cart
Get in the fall mood with these chic picks.