We Tried 29 Men's Sweaters, and These 18 Kept Us Warm and Stylish

"As a frequent traveler, I know the importance of versatile pieces that can be mixed and matched to keep outfits fresh. Enter the sweater-a wardrobe staple that works as a foundational piece for a variety of looks and occasions. We tested 29 men's sweaters, evaluating each for fit, comfort, warmth, and quality. Our team wore them indoors, outdoors, on road trips and planes, and across a variety of activities. The top picks checked a lot of boxes for construction, performance, and style."

"Super soft and breathable, lightweight and stretchy, we wear this cashmere hoodie all of the time while lounging around the apartment, running errands, and walking the dog. The fit feels standard and true to size, and it can be worn as your primary layer or paired with a heavier coat in colder weather. We won't hesitate to wear this on our next flight or long travel day."

"We put Vineyard Vines' quarter-zip to the test in Colorado and New Mexico, wearing it for everything from family pictures and dinners out to a five-hour road trip. It fit great through the shoulders and torso, but the arms were just barely too short for our 6-foot frame. The sweater is thin and worked great when layered over a T-shirt during 60-degree Fahrenheit days. As temperatures dip below that, we'll need a jacket."

Twenty-nine men's sweaters were evaluated for fit, comfort, warmth, and quality across indoor and outdoor settings, travel, and varied activities. Top picks combined strong construction, reliable performance, and versatile style. The Buck Mason Seafarer Cotton Rib Crew demonstrated durability. Brands such as Kuhl, Naadam, and Ralph Lauren produced travel-friendly options. A cashmere hoodie offered lightweight breathability, softness, stretch, true-to-size fit, and durable high-quality fibers suitable as a primary layer or under a coat. A Vineyard Vines quarter-zip performed well in 60°F conditions, fitting shoulders and torso though with slightly short sleeves on a 6-foot frame, and worked best layered.

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