Affordable Fall Sweaters and Cardigans You Will Wear on Repeat

Nanushka's oatmeal merino cardigan is the soft, slightly slouchy kind that works open over a dress or buttoned as a top. Naadam's fisherman cardigan adds texture, and Loeffler Randall's crochet skirt turns the pair into something for dinner. Finish with the black leather Lucille loafer and call it done. Naadam's lofty alpaca cardigan brings a bolder colour, and Cuyana's single-origin cashmere cardigan is the quiet, classic version.

Plain knits earn their keep when the proportions are right. Everlane's cropped merino crew sits high on the waist, Naadam's relaxed cotton crewneck goes the other way, and both look right with Staud's crystal-trimmed jeans. The look reads as practical with a little shine. Naadam's featherweight cashmere crew is the slim layering option, and Cuyana's alpaca crewneck is the heavier, cosier one.

Cashmere is where a sweater stops being an outfit and becomes a habit. Naadam's split neck and Jenni Kayne's Flynn crewneck are both roomy enough to layer, and they look sharp with Nanushka's coffee-brown trousers. A black leather ankle bootie from Loeffler Randall keeps the line clean. Naadam's three-quarter sleeve crewneck keeps the wrists free, and Cuyana's scoop neck sweater is a softer shape for the same idea.

A turtleneck is the quickest way to look pulled together on a cold morning. Naadam's ribbed cashmere version is the classic, and Nanushka's draped brown turtleneck dress is the one-and-done alternative. Loeffler Randall's crochet skirt layers underneath for a romantic turn, with coral-and-pearl Reef earrings to finish. Naadam's classic cashmere turtleneck is the fine-gauge pick, and Cuyana's open-back alpaca turtleneck has a looser, roomier fit.

Texture does the work when the colour is quiet. Everlane's rib henley and Naadam's zip-up fisherman are the sweaters, Staud's Myles shirt jacket goes over the top, and a leopard silk scarf from Loeffler Randall adds the surprise, and our guide to fall scarves has plenty more. Wear them all together for a mix that looks lived in. Naadam's cashmere cable cardigan and its airy fisherman crewneck both bring texture without extra bulk.

When the weather turns grey, colour is the fix. Naadam's forest-green cashmere sweater and Everlane's striped box-cut tee are easy bases, and Nanushka's creme draped midi dress is a soft backdrop for a rainbow beaded Caribe necklace. Keep the palette warm and the shapes simple. Naadam's striped high V-neck adds a graphic note, while Cuyana's funnel neck sweater keeps things calm.