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According to Julie Ramhold, a consumer analyst at DealNews.com, February is a good time to buy discounted sweaters, coats and jackets. Sweaters are a fashion must-have. You can wear them with jeans or leggings, or wear them for special occasions such as important video conferences and Valentine's Day appointments-they go well with suit jackets, dresses, skirts and pants.​​​

Skip the best women's sweaters of 2021

Unlike the shortage of Lysol and toilet paper in 2020, fashionable sweaters of different prices are not scarce. At present, many designers and retailers offer sweaters in various colors and cuts, such as imitation sweaters and round neck sweaters. Shopping readers’ favorite retailers in particular have plenty of options—think Nordstrom, Macy’s, Amazon, Wal-Mart, and Target. You can also find more high-end sweaters at Net-a-Porter, Moda Operandi, Shopbop, Bloomingdales and Saks Fifth Avenue, these luxury stores bring together mature and emerging design talents. To help you simplify the sweater purchasing process, we consulted fashion experts on how to buy and maintain your knitwear in 2021.

Good cashmere has a fine texture and is as soft as silk.

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When you shop, you will find that these four materials come in both organic and recyclable forms.

When you shop, you will encounter recyclable variants of these materials, but not organic materials.

Taking the above guidance into account, coupled with an understanding of the favorite brands of shopping readers who produce highly rated products, we have assembled a quick list of six outstanding women's sweaters.

Amazon Essentials, the retailer’s internal clothing line, has launched this top-of-the-line sweater with 29 colors and prints of black, blue heather and red hearts. The latter is a tan sweater with a dozen red hearts on the front. It has a charming V-neck design and ribbed details on the collar, cuffs and hem. This sweater is also eligible for Prime Wardrobe, and Amazon’s plan allows you to try on clothes at home for up to 7 days before completing the purchase.

Shopping readers are fans of Everlane. Everlane is a retailer known for its well-made premium basics, such as this top sweater. According to the brand, this relaxed and cool crew neck sweater looks like a waffle knit and is made of more than 90% recycled cashmere. Normally, you need to wash cashmere professionally, but this sweater is relatively easy to wash-just gently throw it into the washing machine. Choose from two neutral colors: Bone, cream and black.

Unlike other sweaters on this list, LL Bean's top knit sweaters are available in regular and small sizes. It also looks like bulky shredded wool, known for its two-tone appearance, but it is made of lightweight cotton. Although the Fair Isle print can sometimes seem too messy and messy, the LL Bean version uses a chic print on the simulated neckline instead of occupying most of the sweater.

Uniqlo has created a clean and classic 100% cashmere turtleneck sweater. Currently, highly acclaimed tops are on sale in a variety of sizes: XXS to XXL. It also has ten colors to choose from, including pink, wine and beige, which look more like caramel than light beige. However, unlike Everlane sweaters, you need to commit to professional dry cleaning. If this is not a problem for you, please consider hoarding and gifting your lover while Uniqlo sweaters are still on sale.

On a casual Friday, or even spending a leisurely Valentine's Day at home with your partner, you can easily wear this beautiful cream and pink sweater. It is made of 30% wool and 70% acrylic, so it is not easy to pilling. The loose-fit sweater fits tightly on the hips, so you can't dress it up as an oversized dress, but you can consider pairing it with a pair of boyfriend jeans to create a laid-back feel.

If you like stripes, consider La Lingne, an American women's collection, known for its striped sweater collection and popularity in the fashion world-two former Vogue editors co-founded the brand. This navy and tan striped Marin sweater is made from a cashmere and wool blend to help keep warm and warm. It also uses a slightly loose cut, ribbed cuffs and rollover neckline to create an artificial high collar effect.

The fashion experts we consulted all agreed: Oversized and fitted sweaters are good choices, but in the final analysis, the best-fitting sweater is up to you. Having said that, Nielsen and Franco pointed out that oversized sweaters are very popular, and if your goals are consistent with current trends, it is important to determine whether your clothing fits.

"If you buy a fitted sweater, stick to your size, because a large fitted sweater will make you look sloppy," he said. Franco added that you can choose the usual size when putting on an oversized sweater, or if you want to stack it or like a looser style and want to feel comfortable, you can choose a larger size.

Nielsen prefers a relaxed and cool oversized turtleneck sweater for Zoom meetings. If you are going to an office or a meeting, he recommends shaking a fitted top underneath, "in case you take it off to emphasize the oversized statement." In addition, he also mentioned wearing a piece that dangles on you. The importance of oversized sweaters. "If you have a regular shirt in it, you might look bigger because it fills up the sweater," he said. One of Nielsen's quick styling techniques is to tuck the sweater's ribbed hem into the front of the pants to lengthen the appearance of the legs and make the sweater more puffy.

Avoid hanging your sweater. Steinbauer explained that doing so would lengthen the length of the fabric, and the hangar would cause the shoulders to retract and distort its shape. Instead, fold your sweater, other fashion experts tell us.

James Joun, co-founder of laundry and dry cleaning service Rinse, recommends washing sweaters by hand in cold water with a mild detergent. You can try Tide Gentle and Free detergent or splurge on Franco's recommendation: The Laundress, a series of mild and neutral pH detergents made of non-toxic, biodegradable and allergen-free ingredients. The company provides various detergents for fabrics such as cashmere, wool or denim. Joun is added to avoid hanging the sweater, it can stretch the material when it is wet; instead, dry it flat on the grid.

If you are willing and capable, Joun also recommends taking your knitwear to a professional cleaning service at the end of the season to remove any lingering odors or stubborn stains, and then store sweaters lined with acid-free tissues. Linen box. "This kind of tissue prevents dust or moisture from entering your clothes, so your sweater will still look great the next time you wear it," he explained.

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Nicole Saunders is the former deputy business editor of NBC News Select, covering health and lifestyle.

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