Trend watch: Stylish sweaters for women

You no longer have to sacrifice style for comfort thanks to these cozy modern pullovers in our latest trend watch.

By Rachel LeWinter Fri Nov 2 2012

The comfy pullover has received a modern makeover. Wear these chic sweaters day or night. There are affordable versions from H&M, Mango and Topshop, plus splurge-worthy options from French Connection.

Element Esther wrap sweater, $100, at Element, 1515 Broadway between 44th and 45th Sts (212-840-0249)
Forever 21 trompe l’oeil–collar sweater, $20, at Forever 21, locations throughout the city; visit forever21.com
THML Clothing No Mountain Too High sweater, $75, at modcloth.com
Mango floral oversized sweatshirt, $60, at Mango, 561 Broadway at Prince St (212-343-7012, shop.mango.com)
Quiksilver Thick and Thin sweater, $60, at Quiksilver, 519 Broadway between Broome and Spring Sts (212-226-1193, quiksilver.com)
Warehouse Placement floral sweater, $68, at warehouse.andotherbrands.com
Photograph: Jonathan Aprea

Lucca Couture Copper zigzag sweater, $109, at Pixie Market, 100 Stanton St between Ludlow and Orchard Sts (212-253-0953, pixiemarket.com)
Boohoo Claire Oriental rose brushed knit sweater, $32, at boohoo.com
Topshop knitted shoulder-stud jumper, $84, at Topshop, 478 Broadway between Broome and Grand Sts (212-966-9555, topshop.com)
Photograph: Jonathan Aprea

Family Knot Scatter sweatshirt, $88, at urbanoutfitters.com
WeSC Signy knitted sweater, $88, at WeSC, 282 Lafayette St between E Houston and Prince Sts (212-925-9372, wesc.com)
H&M loose knit sweater, $30, at H&M, locations throughout the city; visit hm.com
Photograph: Colin Thomas

Boden Fairisle jumper, $118, at bodenusa.com
Forever 21 abstract-print sweater, $18, at Forever 21, locations throughout the city; visit forever21.com
Tulle Hayride Tradition sweater, $65, at modcloth.com
Photograph: Marty Crosley

Roxy Elm knit sweater, $60, at lulus.com
Warehouse Marl stripe sweater, $75, at warehouse.andotherbrands.com
Boohoo Felicity striped jumper with lace trim, $36, at boohoo.com
SuperTrash Tiberia sweater, $85, at SuperTrash, 29 Prince St at Mott St (212-226-1565, supertrash.com)
Hurley Freshmen 15 crew fleece, $40, at shop.hurley.com
French Connection Ellen sequin sweater, $128, at French Connection, locations throughout the city; visit frenchconnection.com
Photograph: Jonathan Aprea

Rachel Rachel Roy Zebra striped pullover, $89, at Macy’s, 151 W 34th St at Seventh Ave (212-695-4400, macys.com)
LL Bean Swift River Fair Isle cowlneck pullover sweater, $50, at llbean.com
Topshop knitted-necklace jumper, $90, at Topshop, 478 Broadway between Broome and Grand Sts (212-966-9555, topshop.com)
Photograph: Jonathan Aprea

Rehab Mint studded knit sweater, $55, at Pixie Market, 100 Stanton St between Ludlow and Orchard Sts (212-253-0953, pixiemarket.com)
Glamorous Blog Cabin sweater, $63, at modcloth.com
Forever 21 lace-overlay pullover, $18, at Forever 21, locations throughout the city; visit forever21.com
Boden Polly jumper, $128, at bodenusa.com
Boohoo Layla long-sleeved Aztec knit sweater, $36, at boohoo.com
Photograph: Jonathan Aprea

Vans Honeycomb sweater, $58, shop.vans.com
Hurley Nightfall sherpa pullover fleece, $65, at shop.hurley.com
Oasis sequin-shoulder jumper, $62, at oasis.andotherbrands.com
Warehouse Geo woven-front sweater, $71, at warehouse.andotherbrands.com
H&M angora knit sweater, $70, at H&M, locations throughout the city; visit hm.com
Mango contrasted front jumper, $60, at Mango, 561 Broadway at Prince St (212-343-7012, shop.mango.com)
Photograph: Marty Crosley

Insight Ritual Rose sweater, $83, at lulus.com
Photograph: Jonathan Aprea

TOV faux-leather-shoulder sweater, $46, at Ruby and Jenna, 1282 Broadway at 33rd St (212-564-6935)
Element Moniker sweater, $65, at Element, 1515 Broadway between 44th and 45th Sts (212-840-0249)
Topshop knitted Lurex ombré jumper, $90, at Topshop, 478 Broadway between Broome and Grand Sts (212-966-9555, topshop.com)
Photograph: Jonathan Aprea

Vans Femme Fleece estate blue heather sweater, $40, shop.vans.com