4 Sweater Trends to Buy and Wear ASAP (& 1 to Keep in Storage This Year)

These Chanel-inspired jackets have been trending for a while now and show no signs of slowing down as we head into 2025. These knits have a structured feel with stand-out buttons (either along the front or adorning pockets) for an old-school preppy vibe that looks incredibly cool when worn with loose-leg denim or a silky midi skirt. And while you can wear them open, I find they look most interesting when buttoned up to the top to be worn more like a shirt or pullover sweater.

Looks like Taylor Swift was really on to something with her recent red half-zip. The sporty silhouette is rising in popularity as a chic alternative to polo and rugby collar knits. I find the coolest options are those made from non-sporty materials, like cashmere or a textured cotton, and that have a collar designed to stand up around your neck when zipped up, but flop down onto the shoulders when unzipped. I also advice opting for a slightly oversize fit, rather than sweaters that fit close to the body.

A supremely classic winter knit style, the Fair Isle sweater will never really go out of style, but it is having a moment in the spotlight for 2025. Embrace the most traditional versions of this Scottish-inspired design and wear them with everything from wide-leg jeans to slip skirts to work-appropriate trousers.

Cardigans are everywhere this winter, with thinner crewneck silhouettes taking the top spot as most popular. The good news is that this style is truly timeless, so you may already own a few you can pull out from the back of your closet. Or, if you don’t, you can feel confident adding a few new cardis to your wardrobe knowing you can wear them for years and years to come without looking dated. Pro tip: My current favorite way to rock the trend is by buttoning my cardigan all the way up and tucking it into a skirt or pants to wear it as a shirt.

I know it may be tempting, with the overwhelming return of Y2K and ‘90s fashion, to break out all your old favorite off-the-shoulder styles, but I say it’s best to hold off for now. I have no doubt that this style will have a moment in the near future, but it’s too early to say exactly what it will look like or how we’ll style it to feel fresh in 2025. Fads are hot to come and go, so sometimes patience is the best course of action.