Why You Need to Invest in a Cashmere Sweater

Cashmere is a natural material that you most often see used in sweaters, and for good reason. It's the ultimate sweater fabric for cozy warmth and chic style. You may have noticed that the price of cashmere is generally higher than a basic cotton pullover. Wool and cotton, along with other material blends, are great sweater options, but nothing can compare to a cashmere sweater. The high quality and long lifetime of cashmere are unbeatable. Read on to get a glimpse into why we recommend everyone invest in a women's cashmere sweater (or two).

It's Cozy

Cashmere offers you an infinitely dreamy feeling every time you wear or even touch it. Other natural fabrics like wool (which we do love) can sometimes feel bulky and itchy or take time to wear in. Cashmere has the uncanny ability to be fuzzy but never fidgety from the first time you wear it. The fine fibers allow for a ton of movement, so it can feel like your sweater is moving with your body like the soft second layer that you've been waiting for.

These sweaters are perfect for cuddling up. If you think you love the feel of it on your skin, don't forget that anyone coming in for a hug may never want to let go. Even better? Those fibers are less prone to stretching and wear than most other sweater materials, so a cashmere sweater is the kind of investment that will pay off for years to come.

It's Warm

Made from the underfur of goats that live in extremely cold climates, cashmere is made to keep you warm. It's actually proven to be significantly warmer than both cable knit and merino wool, even when spun thinly. With an almost thermal-life effect, cashmere sweaters block out the cold but also help you generate heat. Still, because of the soft and natural fiber, cashmere is also extremely breathable, so that you can keep your body temperature consistently comfortable all day long.

Because cashmere is usually thin, it's also a great layering piece. If you're dealing with super frigid temperatures, you can layer up with a women's cashmere cardigan under a chunky wool sweater and be set for the day ahead.

It's Timeless

Especially in a classic cut like a turtleneck, crew, or mock neck, a cashmere sweater will never go out of style. Everyone who wears a cashmere sweater gets that little extra feeling of glamour and luxury. The price tag might ring in a little higher than a basic cotton cardigan, but the quality and overall lifetime of cashmere make the investment so worth it. Graceful, sophisticated, and chic, a beautiful cashmere sweater will turn heads no matter what the passing trend in fashion is. That's because you can style it however you want. It's not a trend, but a timeless piece to have in your closet.

A gorgeous cashmere sweater isn't the type of garment that you outgrow or age out of. While your sense of style may change from season to season, or decade to decade, your cashmere sweater can carry over with you for the next 30 years if you treat it right. You can invest in a cashmere sweater for yourself, or a young woman in your life, right now and essentially grow up with it. Its fine fibers are super soft to touch every time, and that feeling lasts year after year.

It's Versatile

Cashmere isn't a style in itself, so you can have a bunch of different types of cashmere sweaters with all kinds of cuts, necklines, colors, and styles. The material is so versatile and light, you can really wear your sweater with anything from a pair of your favorite straight leg jeans and cowgirl boots to your most professional pencil skirt and heels. Add a dash of youth with your most glamorous midi skirt, or throw your sweater on under your denim overalls. It doesn't matter what your style is, cashmere will find a way to fit in.

Cashmere sweaters can also be found in short sleeves if you want to stay warm but know that you'll be out in the sun or getting active during the day. Men's cashmere sweaters are huge hits during birthdays or holidays because they're great for professional looks but are still perfect for a snuggle.

It's Packable

If you're headed somewhere (read: anywhere) and the forecast looks cooler than you're comfortable with, a cashmere sweater is the ultimate travel companion. On top of the fact that it's a gorgeous and generous option on any given day, cashmere is also super light — usually much lighter than wool. Plus, there's less bulk, and it generally doesn't wrinkle. You can fit your cashmere sweater easily in your suitcase or carry on, or get comfortably cozy if you plan to wear it on the plane.

Cashmere is also known to be a long-lasting fabric. It does require a little more care than your everyday cotton cardigan, but once you know what to do you're set for life. If you take good care of your cashmere, rest assured that your little ones will be eyeing those pieces in your closet for a long time, hoping one day they can get to "borrow" your perfectly soft sweaters.