As timeless as denim and as comfortable as they come, sweaters are a time-honored addition to any guy’s wardrobe, seeing us through the colder months with a rock-solid balance of style and practicality.
With such a long and storied history and so many different styles to choose from, picking the right knits for your needs can be daunting. So, to help you navigate the stormy seas of classic men’s sweaters, we pulled together a selection of our favorites. These are the trusty staples we count on to get us through chilly fall evenings and brutal winters. From rugged coastal styles to versatile cardigans, this guide will supply all the info you need to find the right sweater (or sweaters) for you.
Crew Neck Sweater: A Classic For A Reason
The strength of a crew neck sweater lies in its stealthy versatility. With a simple, more fitted design and subtle texture, a crew neck sweater is as at home with boots and blue jeans as it is under a blazer, making it the perfect pinch hitter when you need to add a little insulation to your outfits.
A richly textured seed stitch finish spun from soft and breathable cotton, The Crawford Crew Sweater is a distinctive staple layer that wears as easily as a sweatshirt, and moves between seasons and occasions with ease.
Our Eastmoor Sweater is a 100% wool crewneck crafted to layer with ease and look great on its own, and its straightforward, timeless design is a testament to the value of keeping it simple and doing it right. A fall and winter essential that harnesses the heritage functionality of one of our favorite natural fibers.
Cardigans: A Wardrobe Multitool
Maturity is realizing that Grandad was right about a lot of things: changing your own oil, rising with the sun, and the value of a good cardigan, to name a few.
Cardigans are the Swiss Army knife of sweaters. Throw one over a tee shirt with chinos for a smart casual getup, dress it down even further with sneakers and jeans, or layer it over an Oxford shirt as a stand-in for a sport coat.
Not only does a cardigan go with just about anything, it’s also one of the most comfortable garments you can wear. Thanks to the full placket, throwing it on or taking it off is a breeze.
From the richly textured finish of our iconic Crawford Sweater to the durable, breathable linen/cotton blend of The Trench Cardigan, our seasonal assortment focuses on daily comfort and utility with a touch of heritage refinement.
The Sweater Polo: Versatile Comfort, Vintage Appeal
An effortlessly polished mid-century staple turned versatile daily driver, the Sweater Polo nails an ideal balance between function and form. Comfortable enough to wear day in and day out, versatile enough to dress up or down, and as timeless as they come.
From full-placket silhouettes that can be worn open through the shoulder months to classic pull-on styles that layer as easily under a sportcoat as they do a denim jacket, sweater polos are the kind of piece you don’t realize you need until you own one, or ten.
Be it the lush merino wool of The Nichols to soft cotton/cashmere blend of The Newton, our sweater polo lineup reflects the ease and comfort of our favorite vintage staples in a range of functional form factors.
Waffle Knits: The Outdoor Companion
Beyond being damn handsome to look at, that pronounced finish of waffle knits allows more airflow and better sweat dispersion, making these adventure-ready staples an ideal antidote to a cold weather camping trip or brisk fall hike.
Enter The Organic Cotton Waffle Crew, a dependable, timeless layer spun from 100% organic cotton and cut to function as an easy base layer and look great worn solo when the weather warms up.
When it comes to wearing your waffle knit sweaters, we find it best to think of them like a beefy big brother to your favorite thermals—casual, easy to style, and sturdy as all get out. Needless to say, we wouldn’t wear this one to a wedding.
For even more utility, add a waxed jacket over to create a warm and weather-resistant outfit that’s as timeless as the woods themselves.
