The 10 Best Lightweight Sweaters for Spring Weather

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We're in a transitional period commonly referred to as "spring." It's cold outside, but not terribly so; it's also sometimes quite sunny, but not in a way where you'd feel ready to relinquish all of your sweaters to a storage unit. Two layers is sometimes one too many or one too few, and a sweater—well, that's the trickiest piece of all. You have to get one the exact right weight—not too heavy nor too light—to survive spring in style.

A chic lightweight knit is of paramount importance for your spring wardrobe. You can wear one under a jacket, thanks to how thin they are, or over a tee, and stay perfectly warm. You can wear one tied around your shoulders if you're feeling particularly bourgeoisie, or you can wear one loosely hanging over some jeans if you just want to be cozy. Being a sweater, these are classy enough for the office, but casual enough for the weekend. It's versatile—it's a lightweight sweater. From a striped pick from J.Crew to a sunny yellow from Uniqlo to even a rock 'n' roll knit from Hades, these are the must-have lightweight sweaters for spring.

Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater

Made from luxe cashmere, this sweater still manages to be lightweight and affordable. Seriously—it's so versatile, I'd get one in every color if I were you, TBH.

The No-Sweat Sweater

You won't break into a sweat wearing this in spring, but in case you do, the moisture-wicking tech will keep you cool as a cucumber.

Crewneck Sweater

For under $25, this infallible crew is complete with ribbed hems and a soft, thin cotton knit.

Cotton Piqué-Stitch Sweater

Spring calls for stripes, and this lightweight cotton stitch will keep you just warm enough for the season.

Organic Cotton Rollneck Crew Sweater

With this one, you're going to be counting down the days until it's fall and you can wear this every day for months on end. It has that thick, comforting vibe that makes you want to grab a chai latte and a good book.

Textured Knit Crewneck Sweater

Designed to keep you cozy on the go, this breathable sweater is perfect for being outside in those in-between temperatures. You can even dress this one up with loafers and trousers.

Italian Linen Crewneck Sweater

Todd Snyder uses an elevated, luxe Italian linen to make the ultimate breathable sweater for spring. Pair this with shiny loafers and dark pants for an instantly clean, cool look.

Logo-Appliquéd Cotton Sweater

For a sturdy and stylish spring option, go for Stone Island. The patch logo on the sleeve is a certified sign of taste, and the soft cotton will leave you reaching for this every day until summer.

Washable Milano Ribbed Crew Neck Long-Sleeve Sweater

Uniqlo does it again in the basics department; this time, with your new favorite sweater, easy to dress up, easy to dress down.

David Bowie Rebel Rebel Knit

Handmade in Scotland, this rockin' sweater is a statement piece (but still, a staple) for spring that pays tribute to a music legend.

Why You Can Trust Esquire

We’re not going to say something is great unless it’s actually great. Every product in Esquire’s round-ups is carefully curated by our fashion and e-commerce teams.

When it comes to lightweight sweaters, you can rest assured that we’re hand-selecting styles that we’ve personally tested, tried, and loved, along with styles that the rest of our stylish colleagues here at Esquire endorse for their own wear. We’ve had to go through a lot of trial and error, and these lightweight sweaters are the ones that are simply the best.

Every pick on this list (and our other lists!) comes from years of wearing different things, seeing what we love and what we don’t, and going from there. No two tastes are the same, and no two men are the same. Your proverbial mileage may vary. But if you’re looking for the right place to start, with advice from folks who and care (possibly too much!) about this sort of stuff, this is the place to be.

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