Ever since Meg Ryan rocked a red fisherman sweater in When Harry Met Sally, I've been on the hunt for my own snuggly sweater to add to my collection. If you're like me and struggle to find cute, warm sweaters within a certain budget, here's my hack: Amazon Essentials has a ton of shockingly stylish knitwear at affordable prices, like this $29 Women's Fisherman Cable Sweater that I can't stop wearing.
After owning (and loving) this Amazon sweater for almost a year, I can safely say it's my go-to for pairing with jeans, skirts and everything in between. The cable knit pattern feels and looks way more expensive than it is, and the ribbed details at the neckline and sleeves add to its luxurious look. I was shocked to realize that it's made from 100% cotton. It's soft and not itchy at all, yet warm enough to keep me cozy in chilly weather. Since it's under $30, I'm considering buying it in a few more colors for this season.
I'm not the only one who loves it; over 7,000 Amazon reviewers were impressed by its thick, high-quality fabric and timeless design and gave it a perfect five-star rating. "I didn’t expect much when I placed my order, but I love this sweater," raved one happy shopper. "It's soft and flattering and washes and dries beautifully."
Wool and cashmere sweaters can be a bit high-maintenance since they often need to be hand-washed or dry-cleaned, but I simply machine-wash this sweater along with the rest of my clothing in cold water, then lay it flat to dry to maintain its shape. I swear this sweater has gotten even softer after multiple washes, and has held up well over time — there's not a stitch out of place.
Because this sweater is so timeless, it makes for a thoughtful (and affordable!) gift, especially as we approach the holiday season. It even comes in sizes XS through 6XL, meaning you'll be able to buy one for virtually anyone on your shopping list. If you want similar options for affordable sweaters, find a few more 100% cotton sweaters for under $40 at Amazon
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Lauren Gruber is an associate commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, where she writes for publications like Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Prevention, Country Living, House Beautiful, and more. She has over four years of professional experience covering a variety of lifestyle topics from home to fashion, with an advanced background in beauty and fragrance. When she’s not researching the most worthy Prime Day deals or hands-on testing all the latest perfume launches, Lauren is probably hanging out with her cat Serafina or flexing her AMC A-List membership at the movie theater.
You can find her previous work at Entertainment Tonight, Shop TODAY, USA Today, Self Magazine, L’Officiel USA, V Magazine, and Modern Luxury Media.
