As fall brings cooler weather and its wisps of wind enclose us, there is just about nothing more cozy than knitwear—which can get a bit tired as it's the staple of keeping warm. How to keep it fresh? Designers typically play with silhouettes and proportions, patterns and cabling—but our favorite way to mix it up is by texture. As sweaters themselves are the epitome of coziness, the fluffy sweater, typically a luxurious mix of angora or mohair, is the coziest of the lot. You can go basic and neutral with muted colors or you can go crazy with fun hues and striping. The 10 sweaters we've chosen run the gamut, perfect for those willing to go out of their comfort zone (in a daring fuzz-sleeved number) or who want to start out slow with basic colors and cuts. Click through for our picks.
Fuzz it Up: 10 Great Reasons to Go Fluffy
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Entry-Level Fuzz
This superb American Vintage sweater is a great start for someone looking to go fuzz but not sure where to start; think of this sweater as training wheels for a life of fluffy sweaters.
$128 at Shopbop.
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Boucle for Beginners
Going fluffier in a basic color is an easy way to get a bit bolder.
$149.51 at ASOS.
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Fuzz with a Twist
This sweater dress is the perfect color (can you believe that lipstick red?) and the fun neck piercing detailing keeps it fun and cool.
$281.44 at ASOS.
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Grandpa's Fuzz
Save yourself the trouble of hunting through your grandpa's discarded wares and nab this great Topshop cardigan instead.
$170 at Topshop.
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Fuzz with a Stripe
Novelty yarn is used perfectly in this fun sweater—a great textural twist on the classic stripe.
$84 at Topshop.
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Colorblock Fun
Colorblocking has never looked so fun or fuzzy.
$180 at Madewell.
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Basic Fuzz in a Not-So-Basic Color
This bright purple is so rich—and perfectly equipped to show off the sweater's beautiful angora blend.
$240 at Opening Ceremony.
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Big Oversized Light Fuzz
If we could swath ourselves in this amazing cardigan for the whole of the coldest months, we certainly would.
$895 at Barneys.
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Borrowed From the Boys, Again
A more modern cut for modern dudes means a great update for the ladies willing to borrow from them.
$300 at Opening Ceremony.
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Sleeve Fuzz
You have to be pretty daring to wear this crazy-cool Carven sweater where the fuzziest bits are relegated to the sleeves.
$395 at Barneys.
