Don't Be Fooled by Expensive Polyester Sweaters—Shop Cashmere, Wool, and More Top-Tier Styles From $25

As a shopping editor, I’m all about finding rich-looking closet staples. But sometimes, it can be challenging to find pieces that look and feel luxurious. For example, almost everything is made with polyester, including this season’s most popular-slash-most-necessary item: winter sweaters.

Luckily for you (and me), I found five non-polyester sweaters that are made with 100 percent wool, cashmere, and cotton. These elevated, blanket-soft finds will keep you warm, cozy, and chic all season long.

My top picks include J.Crew’s Cashmere Sweater, Qualfort 100% Cotton Long-Sleeve Pullover Sweater (which looks like Meghan Markle’s go-to sweater style), and this Jennifer Lawrence-coded Quince Wool Crewneck Sweater. Best of all? You don’t need to break the bank to score these luxury fabrics—picks start at just $25.

5 High-Quality Sweaters That Aren’t Polyester

• Versatile Layerable: Open Edit Collared Merino Wool Cardigan Sweater, $49 (Originally $90)
• Meghan Markle-Coded: Qualfort 100% Cotton Long-Sleeve Pullover Sweater, $17 (Originally $20)
• Actually Comfy Turtleneck: J.Crew Wide-Rib Cashmere Sweater, $89 (Originally $178)
• Jennifer Lawrence Lookalike: Quince 100% Yak Wool Crewneck Sweater, $50
• ‘90s-Inspired Style: Amazon Essentials 100% Cotton Crewneck Sweater, $25

Open Edit Collared Merino Wool Cardigan Sweater

Made with 100 percent merino wool and a cool ribbed-knit texture, this under-$50 cardigan sweater is a versatile layerable. Wear alone as a long-sleeve sweater, with the buttons halfway done for a bit of edginess, or keep it completely unbuttoned with a cami layered underneath.

Qualfort 100% Cotton Long-Sleeve Pullover Sweater

No one does quiet luxury like Meghan Markle, who’s worn several simple yet sophisticated pullover sweaters over the years. And this $17 Amazon find looks nearly identical to the blue sweater and green layerable she’s worn on her show, at the Invictus Games, and everywhere in between.

J.Crew Wide-Rib Cashmere Sweater

I’m not usually a fan of turtlenecks because they can feel suffocating, but this J.Crew pick changed my mind. Featuring 100 percent cashmere, a thick rib-knit texture, and a wide, loose-fitted turtleneck, this sweater is the definition of comfort.

Quince 100% Yak Wool Crewneck Sweater

After seeing Jennifer Lawrence’s sweater-on-sweater outfit, I’ve been looking for ways to copy her cozy, chic style. Well, my search is over: Quince 100% Yak Wool Crewneck Sweater is a close match to her lightweight layerables with its crew-neckline, slightly oversized silhouette, and dainty ribbed cuffs.

Amazon Essentials 100% Cotton Crewneck Sweater

Another celebrity-inspired sweater, this 100 percent cotton crewneck from Amazon Essentials. The $25 style screams ‘90s chunky knit—doesn’t it remind you of Billy Crystal’s iconic ‘fit from When Harry Met Sally?—and will pair perfectly with my mom jeans and sneakers.