It goes without saying that lightweight sweaters are essential for your wardrobe. In fact, they’re the ultimate layering piece that can be worn season after season, but especially in the transitional weather we're about to face as we leave winter and our thicker knits behind. They can be styled with everything from wide-leg trousers to high-waisted jeans to A-line skirts. Fashion girls wear them on repeat—gravitating toward slouchy, turtleneck, and cardigan styles.
If you don't want to let go of your knits in spring, look no further. We searched through the pages of our favorite retailers to bring you 30 of the best lightweight sweaters that you can add to your shopping cart right now. Whether you layer with them or simply wear them as is on warmer days, these are options you're going to want to add to your closet as soon as possible.
H&M
Pointelle Cardigan
I love the ruffle detailing on the sleeve.
BP
Crop Polo Sweater
I dig the grandpa vibes.
Jacquemus
Twisted Cardigan
I want everything Jacquemus releases.
Reformation
Cashmere Faux Wrap Sweater
Now that's a spring sweater.
Profound
Knit Paisley Cardigan Sweater in Dark Gray
Gigi Hadid was spotted wearing this recently, so you know it must be good.
Madewell
Donegal Jason Ex-Boyfriend Pullover
Snag this one while it's on sale.
Lisa Says Gah
Emma Sweater
It's a need, not a want.
Staud
Cargo Sweater
That double tone though.
H&M
Knit Sweater
Minimal and chic.
Zara
Jewel Button Knit Polo
Pale yellow and a polo color? My favorite trends wrapped up in one knit.
Cult Gaia
Gabriella Knit Top
Cut-outs are trending hard for 2021.
Gimaguas
Hawi Sweater
This is how you combine spring florals with knitwear.
Skinnydip
Relaxed Sweater
There's no way you can't tell me this isn't the cutest thing ever.
& Other Stories
Cropped Boxy Alpaca Blend T-Shirt
This is basically a sweater T-shirt, and I'm intrigued.
The Attico
Cropped Distressed Merino Wool Sweater
Pink is the color of the year, I promise.
& Other Stories
Ribbed Cropped Cardigan Top
Dainty and elegant.
Zara
Combination Knit Top
What a delight.
Loulou Studio
Sulug Ribbed Mélange Wool and Cashmere-Blend Sweater
A sweater you can wear everyday.
Yanyan
Rosie Extra Long Sleeve Lambswool Cardigan
I can't stop thinking about this.
H&M
Wide-Cut Sweater Vest
This one's selling fast.
Reformation
Gellar Top
We've included this top in many WWW stories, and for good reason.
Zara
Knit Cardigan With Bow
The bow detailing is so cute.
Miss Selfridge
Oversized Collar Sweater
Talk about a collar moment.
Mango
Embroidered Knit Cardigan
The most perfect matching set.
Lulus
She's Got Style Ribbed Cardigan
Brown is the new black.
& Other Stories
Alpaca Blend Wrap Cardigan
Pretty in pink.
Wayf
Kerry Henley Sweater
Throw this over jeans and you're ready to go.
Thread & Supply
Teddy Oversize Cardigan
Am I the only one still utterly obsessed with sage green?
Yusra Siddiqui is an editor who resides in New Jersey but bounces between the suburbs and NYC. (She's a Jersey girl at heart.) After interning at Who What Wear in 2019, she found her way to the team after graduating from LIM College in 2022 with a fashion media degree. She's also spent time writing and working for publications such as Fashionista, Coveteur, and Nylon, but she always knew that Who What Wear was where she was meant to be. When she's on the job, she's perusing runway shows, analyzing the latest thing fellow Gen Zers are up to on the internet, and sharing what she can about the modest-fashion market. You can also catch her dabbling in entertainment, talking about the costume choices of the latest Netflix series or diving deeper into how the plotline affects the viewers in a myriad of ways. Lastly, she likes to create content for Who What Wear's TikTok. Her personal time is spent doing similar but also different things—deep diving into almost every new TV show (Bridgerton, Gilmore Girls, and Stranger Things are favorites), planning her next local getaway (whenever that may be), and reading the latest Emily Henry or Sally Rooney novel in one sitting.