Sweaters are back. Sure, fleece has been the king of mid-layers for decades, dominating the key mid-layer space of adventurous wardrobes, but in recent years old school knitwear, made mostly from natural fibers, is raging back into fashion. Personally, I’ve become absolutely sweater-obsessed in the last couple of years and can’t remember the last time I chose a fleece over a sweater.
Listen, I’m not mad at fleece, but knitwear adds a level of sophistication to your ensemble that a Patagonia Synchilla just can’t match. The right sweater says, “I rip pow all day, but I can also recite a Keats poem by the fire.” And they don’t just look good. Sweaters perform in the field, too, making them a versatile double threat.
Sweaters can be casual, and they can be fancy. They can be for lounging and they can be for shredding. Picture Ernest Hemingway in his roll-neck fisherman sweater, ready to handle the moisture and cold temps while battling the sea. Now picture Mr. Rogers in his comfy cardigan, soothing you with his ASMR-friendly voice. The Big Lebowski wore sweaters while lounging about, but so did…
