I don't know about you, but I grew up thinking cashmere sweaters were the height of luxury. I remember a brief phase where my Christmas lists were populated with anything cashmere blend — socks, scarves, mittens. I thought owning something cashmere would make me feel like I'd made it somehow.
But more often than not "real" cashmere automatically equaled expensive.
Fast forward to 2020, when several brands are changing the game, offering up quality cashmere at pretty affordable prices. Luxury cashmere still exists and is sometimes worth it, but many of our favorite cashmere sweater brands truly won't break the bank. If you're open to your cashmere blended with other fabrics like cotton, you can spend even less.
Whether your priority is sustainability, affordability, wearability, or all of the above, you've got options. The brands on this list have one thing in common: gorgeous cashmere sweaters that will suit you all winter long. Your new and improved sweater wardrobe starts here.
Here are the best cashmere sweaters:Updated on 08/10/2020 by Mara Leighton: Updated prices, formatting, links, and added what else we considered. We are currently testing new products, so we'll update this guide soon.