Wirecutter - The perfect sweater for spring

Here in New York, spring is upon us—in all its wet, sunny, chilly, balmy splendor. Cue my daily ritual of sighing heavily into my closet and thinking, “How am I supposed to dress for this?!” Happily, as a style writer for Wirecutter, I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve. Chief among them? Supple, lightweight cashmere sweaters for layering. That’s right: Cashmere isn’t just for the fall and winter. The fine natural fiber is breathable and temperature-regulating (not to mention luxuriously soft and perennially chic), so it’s great to wear in unpredictable climes.

For a breezy spring day, I love this White + Warren Essential Trapeze Cardigan, which also comes in “mini” and “cropped” lengths. Its drapey fit and delicate, airy knit pairs just as beautifully over a featherweight tank as it does under a structured leather jacket.

For a little added warmth (turns out 50 degrees is still pretty chilly!), the Naadam Essential $75 Cashmere Sweater is great. Affordable, versatile, and stylishly slouchy, the light-to-medium weight layer comes in lots of colors and sizes.

With trusty transitional pieces like these, you can greet the season’s capricious weather with confidence—or at least less angst.

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(Psst: If you need a nice new bag to throw your transitional cashmere sweater in, this leather tote we like is on sale with code NEW15.)