Cashmere “has this way of dressing up any outfit without making it feel dressy,” says Braley-Palko. Falconeri’s cashmere half-zip “strikes this balance well,” with its fitted silhouette. He notes that the brand’s cashmere holds up better than some other options he’s tried, keeping its shape after many wears.
Swapna Patel, a Minneapolis-based stylist and founder of Style Remixx, recommends Eleventy’s Cashmere Half-Zip Sweater in our list of the best cashmere sweaters. The collar, which offers a peek of contrasting color when folded down, adds a level of detail on an otherwise casual sweater.