10 Types Of Sweaters You Need In Your Winter Wardrobe This Year

Perhaps the most basic type out of the lot, a jumper is nothing but a pullover with no buttons in the front that you wear by simply 'pulling over' your head, thus the name pullover. This one's a no-brainer and one type of sweater you absolutely need and might already have in your closet. Style it with basically anything from trousers, skirts, to jeans and you'l be good to go. 

Cardigans have been around for as far as one can remember. They are comfy, convenient to put on because of the buttons in the front, and look cute when styled well. Cardigans are ideal for when you need something a little less bulky or an extra layer of warmth during the cooler months. They are also great to wear when temperatures are cold but not freezing and look super stylish paired with jeans or skirts for a more casual look or under blazers or jackets for a layered look.

The uniform of everyone from corporate girls to moms who are always on the run, a lived-in crew has an understated appeal worn casually or under a suit jacket for formal day outs. Moving to the looks, crew neck sweaters have a rounded neckline. You can either be a purist by opting for the classic blues and greys or switch things up with subtle variations in the fabric and detailing.

The internet has fallen in love with the sweater vest in the past year or two. A sweater vest can be worn alone or with a sweater for an extra layer of warmth. It can also be worn as part of a suit to keep you warm, looking sharp, or as the viral 'clean girl aesthetic' shows, with a pair of trousers or skirt in the same colour palette paired with minimal gold jewellery.

The various types of neck sweaters—roll neck, cowl neck, mock neck, turtleneck, and many more, protrude above the collar as the name implies. Though they have since become associated with haute couture, the style was originally worn by sea and field labourers to help combat biting winds, a function they still serve admirably. They do a great job at making you look put together and polished, all you have to do is make just make sure the collar's height complements your neck and doesn't make you look drowned in it.

A V-neck sweater or cardigan is always great for those days when you want to dress up your outfit but don’t want anything too heavy and bulky like an overcoat. V-necks give the illusion of an elongated neck and look super classy over a crisp button-down if you are looking for a winter workwear staple. Spruce the look by opting for an open-knit one or braided pattern or even a collared sweater if you don't want to be too basic.

Sweater tunics offer the comfort and flexibility of a tunic with the soft, insulated material of a sweater. For chilly days you want to feel snug as a bug, layer a tunic sweater over a pair of trousers, jeans or leggings along with a pair of boots. For a formal evening, you can style a tunic sweater with stockings instead and a pair of pumps for a dressier look.

A twinset is nothing but a woollen body-hugging under-top worn with a cardigan or arm warmers. The silhouette looks quite feminine and stylish and can be styled according to the occasion. For a relaxed day out, pair it with loose-fitting trousers and sneakers, you can also take it up a notch by wearing a mismatched set with the under-top and cardigan in different colours. For an evening look, stick to a pair of chinos or a skirt for the Grace Kelly-inspired timeless look.

Cardigans with shawl collars have a flat collar and a continuous lapel across the front. You can also spot a few shawl neck sweaters with button closures. The majority of sweaters with shawl collars are long styles that fall below the hip and do a great job of protecting you from the cold. There's something about the collar that gives a put-together vibe so on cold days when you feel confused about what to wear and don't want to look like a sack of wool, a shawl neck sweater would be your saviour.

It's a hoodie but it's a sweater, as simple as that. You bring the best of two worlds, the warmth of a sweater and the laidback hood and there you have it—a hooded sweater. For easy dressers who love wearing hoodies, having a hoodie sweater in their closet is a must! It's comfy, fashionable, warm and looks super nice worn for a casual day out.