20 Spring Sweaters to Cheer Up Your 2025 Wardrobe
ShoppingThese sprightly knits will snap you out of your winter style funk.By Louis CheslawApril 14, 2025Photos courtesy of 3Sixteen, Huckberry, JCrew, Madewell, Noah; Design courtesy of Emily HanhanSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.The best men’s spring sweaters prove the colder months don't have a monopoly on stylish knitwear. Sure, fall and winter offer ample opportunity to layer up in cashmere crewnecks and hefty lambswool, but the lightweight sweaters we’re talking about here play a different role entirely—as the centerpiece of your whole outfit. With no topcoat or puffer to obscure their shine, the right spring-ready sweater can, should, and will be all the outerwear you need from now until T-shirt time.Their appeal boils down to more than just looks. Spring sweaters also skew more comfortable than the stuff made from wool, mohair, or alpaca—heat-preserving fabrics that, for a sizable chunk of people, mean nothing but off-the-charts itch factor. Instead, they’re usually made from easy-going, low-maintenance cotton; you can toss most of the options below in the washing machine right with your hoodies and tees. (The fact they’re cotton also means they’re a great opportunity to purchase some usually more-expensive labels for a much lower price.)All of which is to say, if you prize your cold-weather knits for their unrivaled ability to bring the heat, their springtime counterparts are decidedly more chill. Which is exactly the point. Wear 'em now with some light wash jeans, and then leave one in your tote when the mercury really skyrockets—y’know, just in case.1/20J. CrewHeritage Cotton Crewneck Sweater$80 $53 J.CrewThe platonic ideal of a spring sweater—quality cotton, a close but comfortable fit, and a more-than-acceptable price point.2/20MadewellCotton Shaker Stitch Crewneck Sweater$98 MadewellOne of many Shaker stitch sweaters on this list—a style of sweater that's naturally stretchy, softer than a Fisherman knit, and flattering thanks to its strong vertical lines. Which begs the question: Why isn't every sweater one?16/20BarenaVignal Alafin Sweater$400 SSENSEVenice's Barena is quietly earning a devout following, not least for its crispy, lightweight cotton that can be worn on even that balmiest day. All that to say: You could still be wearing this V-neck in August.17/20Howlin'Shaggy Bear Brushed Wool Sweate$280 Mr. PorterYes, I've been focused on cotton so far. But if you're living in a colder clime, brushed wool like Howlin's will keep you a little warmer, while still feeling light overall. And just look at those flecks.
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The best men’s spring sweaters prove the colder months don't have a monopoly on stylish knitwear. Sure, fall and winter offer ample opportunity to layer up in cashmere crewnecks and hefty lambswool, but the lightweight sweaters we’re talking about here play a different role entirely—as the centerpiece of your whole outfit. With no topcoat or puffer to obscure their shine, the right spring-ready sweater can, should, and will be all the outerwear you need from now until T-shirt time.
Their appeal boils down to more than just looks. Spring sweaters also skew more comfortable than the stuff made from wool, mohair, or alpaca—heat-preserving fabrics that, for a sizable chunk of people, mean nothing but off-the-charts itch factor. Instead, they’re usually made from easy-going, low-maintenance cotton; you can toss most of the options below in the washing machine right with your hoodies and tees. (The fact they’re cotton also means they’re a great opportunity to purchase some usually more-expensive labels for a much lower price.)
All of which is to say, if you prize your cold-weather knits for their unrivaled ability to bring the heat, their springtime counterparts are decidedly more chill. Which is exactly the point. Wear 'em now with some light wash jeans, and then leave one in your tote when the mercury really skyrockets—y’know, just in case.
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