Statement sweaters are one of my favorite garments for fall and winter. A statement sweater is the term I use for any unique sweater that stands out for its bold color(s), wild sleeves, or playful graphics that leave you not just warmed, but also charmed.

The best part about statement sweaters is they never go out of style. Case in point: At the end of the winter season, around March, I put all of my sweaters into a bin. Come November, I get the bin out and see which sweaters still feel fresh, and which ones need to be donated. My statement sweaters never get donated. One of my statement sweaters is 10 years old.

The only issue with having a sweater that never goes out of style is the pilling. I know there are some conflicting opinions on sweater shavers, but I am all for them. Shave away when you start to see pills — don’t wait until it’s fully ravaged or you will be shaving all day.

How To Wear A Statement Sweater

I previously did a full post on How To Wear A Statement Sweater and the advice still applies. The only thing I would add is when in doubt, pair your statement sweater with jeans. If it is a long sweater, pair it with leggings. You will be the most stylish person in the room with the least amount of effort, and no one can see you’ve eaten too many cookies.

My Favorite Statement Sweaters Right Now

The best statement sweaters are usually higher-end. If I want to find a cozy statement sweater quickly, I filter the online search results by the highest price. The higher the price, the weirder it gets. Obviously, there are some reasonably priced statement sweaters featured below, but this is an area where I often splurge.

Fun fact: I often discover “new to me” designers when searching for statement sweaters, which is how I discovered Alice McCall, who made the fringe sleeve sweater I’m wearing above when I first wrote this post years ago. (Though sadly, her brand went out of business post-pandemic.) My hunt for fabulous sweaters also introduced me to the colorful cozy world of Eleven Six.

Note: Some of my favorite statement sweaters may not pass the itch-free test for those of you who have super sensitive skin. If you fall in love with a statement sweater that is itchy, wear a liner tee underneath to protect your skin. Or, you can check out my post on Stylish, Non-Itchy Sweaters.

NONchalant Label Shiloh Belted Sweater

Available at Revolve, Garmentory, and NONchalant Label.

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: 50% acrylic, 38% nylon, 10% wool, 2% spandex

Marine Layer Bella Wool & Cotton V-Neck Crop Sweater

Available at Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and Marine Layer.

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: 55% wool, 45% cotton

AQUA Amore Crewneck Sweater

Bloomingdale’s in-house brand Aqua is one of my go-to’s for more affordable statement sweaters with fun graphics and bright colors.

Available at Bloomingdale’s.

Sizing: XS-XXL

Material: 100% cashmere

IRO Haby Sweater

Available at Revolve.

Sizing: XS-L

Material: self: 73% wool, 16% cashmere, 11% silk; lace: 100% polyamide

AQUA Rainbow Crewneck Sweater

Available at Bloomingdale’s.

Sizing: XS-XXL

Material: 100% cashmere

White + Warren Cashmere Citron Crewneck Statement Sweater

Available at Revolve and St. Bernard.

Sizing: XS-L

Material: 100% cashmere

Perfect Moment Neve Sweater

Available at Revolve, Mytheresa, and Perfect Moment.

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: 100% merino wool

Velvet by Graham & Spencer Anny Sweater

Available at Revolve.

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: 100% cashmere

AQUA Ciao Bella Crewneck Cashmere Sweater

See how I styled this cashmere statement sweater with shorts, here, and with white jeans, here.

Available at Bloomingdale’s.

Sizing: XS-XXL

Material: 100% cashmere

Rails Olivia Sweater

Available at Revolve.

Sizing: XS-XL

Material: 90% wool, 10% cashmere

Wish Me Luck W Star Crewneck

Available at Revolve.

Sizing: XS-1X

Material: 60% cotton, 30% nylon, 10% wool

Photos by Dayley Photography