The Best Sweater Blazers for Fall

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Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic item that every woman should have.

It's been too long since we've gone on a Hunt for everyone's favorite topper — the jardigan / sweater blazer / knit jacket. Readers, are you loving any recent purchases? Hunting for anything to replace a sweater blazer from a few years ago?

We just rounded up the latest trend, double-breasted knit blazers — so for purposes of this post, we'll focus on the more classic single-button styles. (Although here's a really cute one from Nordstrom that we missed!)

{related: do check out our regularly updated list of wardrobe essentials for work!}

What Are Sweater Blazers?

Work Outfit Ideas with Sweater Blazers

Favorites and Bestsellers: The Best Sweater Blazers in general

Our Latest Favorite Sweater Jackets for Plus Sizes

Similarly, there are some plus-size sweater jackets that have been around for years and are always bestsellers…

{related: The Ultimate Guide to Business Casual for Women}

Trendy Sweater Blazers for Fall

We'll take a closer look at the best selling sweater blazers that we've featured before below — but first let's take a spin through stores to see what's fresh for Fall 2025.

The Fold

This gorgeous green jacket from The Fold is made from their “Sculpt Knit” material, made from a viscose, polyamide, and elastane blend. I love (love!) the peplum, pleated neckline, and tailored darts. The sweater blazer comes in sizes XS-XL for $425.

Boden

I like the cutaway detail here in this cute sweater blazer from Boden — as well as the cute name: it's their Joanna fitted knitted jacket. I like that it's machine washable, and it comes in sizes 2-22, in four colors, for $199.

Alex Mill

I often do not like patch pockets on the chest of a blazer, but this version from Alex Mills looks great — I like the traditional collar and the trendy flared sleeve. The sweater jacket comes in gray and beige for $298, available in sizes XXS-XL at Nordstrom; AlexMill.com also has a black version.

Jenni Kayne

We've featured the Cooper cardigan as well as the Cooper blazer before from Jenni Kayne, but both deserve a mention again! Right now, the blazer only comes in navy (sizes XS-XXL), but I really like the relaxed feel that “brings the best of California style to the forefront.” The sweater blazer is 70% wool, 30% cashmere, and available for $595. (The cardigan, which I love, is on sale for up to 30% off — check it out if you've been wanting one.)

T. Tahari

When Elizabeth first linked to this sweater blazer for one of our recent morning Workwear Reports, I was so disappointed when I clicked through to find that this was the only color — this shade of orange is really not me. (Is any shade of orange? Hmn.) So I'm thrilled to see that they've GREATLY expanded the offerings; colors now include black, white, taupe (pictured at the very top of this post), navy, burgundy, and a fun leopard print. All of them are $30 (!!!), and available in sizes XS-XL.

Grace Karin

If you're looking for another option under $50, do check out this L'Agence-look-alike from Amazon seller Grace Karin (also one of the readers' favorite Amazon sellers for workwear!). It comes in 11 colors, sizes S-XXL. If you want something less fitted, the brand also offers this longer sweater blazer.

A Closer Look at Some of the Bestselling Sweater Jackets for the Office

J.Crew Factory Sweater Blazer

I know readers have sung the praises of J.Crew Factory's stylish sweater jackets for a few years now — and I've always liked the look of this structured schoolboy sweater blazer (pictured).

They have it in several colors right now in sizes XXS-3X and XXSP-XLP. NICE. (They also have another looser, more oversized sweater jacket, which also looks really modern!)

(Pro tip: they also have some of the best prices and selection for lady sweater jackets!)

Chicos has a very similar blazer at the moment!

{related: the best blazers for women this year}

J.Crew Sweater Lady Jacket

J.Crew has a pretty wide selection of sweater jackets (with many available up to size 3X!), although I would argue that the new, longer style looks more like a coat (or everyone's dreaded look, the robe)… but maybe that's me.

The Emilie is the style that has been around for several years; they also have a much more relaxed oversized sweater jacket still in stock from a year or two ago. J.Crew's been moving more towards sweater lady jackets, which have a bit of a cropped, boxy look, and a thicker weave than a lot of the other sweater jackets pictured here.

Try this one with fit and flare dresses, as well as with wide leg trousers — but skip the bare midriff for the office.

It's available in several colors and patterns for just over $200 full price, available in sizes XXXS-3X.

{related: where to find Chanel-style jackets for work}

Modern Citizen

If you’re looking to elevate your look, consider this cotton-wool version from Modern Citizen. The architectural sleeves and slightly cinched waist provide something a little more exciting than your basic silhouette, and the cotton-wool blend looks like the perfect weight. Make it your new back-of-the chair go-to or save it for a special occasion. 

The sweater is $168 at Modern Citizen and comes in sizes XS-1X. It’s also available in buckwheat and gray. 

{related: how to wear a blazer with something other than a suit}

L'Agence Lacey Knit Blazer

Leave it to L’Agence to create the perfect knit blazer. We’ve sung the praises of L’Agence blazers for years, but this is the first time I’ve noticed their gorgeous knit versions. The knit looks luxurious and the silhouette doesn’t veer into boxy territory like a lot of the knit blazers I’ve seen.

The Lacey knit blazer is available in sizes XS-XL for $425 at Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and L'Agence.

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M.M.LaFleur'S Jardigan

And of course, you can't have a roundup without the O.G. jardigans — the M.M.LaFleur Woolf and Sant Ambroeus. They've always been huge hits with readers, and the whole sweater jacket trend seemed to originate there.

They've expanded their range of work clothes quite a bit over the years, and now offer longer sweater jackets, cropped sweater jackets, and more, as well as the original bestsellers. The Merritt, above, is one of the newer options.

You can find them in 5+ colors at MM.LaFleur (and sometimes at Zappos and Nordstrom!) in sizes XXS-XXL.

(Note that they briefly came in sizes up to 3X, so keep an eye out on resale sites if you're hunting.)

State of Cotton NYC Beale Blazer

On the pricey side of things, State of Cotton (one of J.Crew's “brands we love”) has a lovely sweater blazer for $595.

The brand's website has the pictured sweater jacket in four colors (XS-L), as well as two other contenders: the Merion (more of a lady jacket) and the Sutton (more of a jardigan).

Jenni Kayne Cooper Cardigan

Jenni Kayne's homepage notes that they “can't keep this cardigan in stock,” and I can understand why – I love the structured, sweater jacket-y feel to it, as well as the nipped-in waist and slightly slouchy, wide arms. The wool/cashmere sweater comes in 3 colors for $525, in sizes XS-XXL.

(For a cute dupe, check out Quince or Ann Taylor.)

Readers, what are your favorite sweater jackets, jardigans, knit blazers, and more? (How would you define the wardrobe staple?) What do you think is the best sweater jacket for the office? 

What Are Sweater Blazers?

Part of the problem with this lovely third piece is that stores never quite know what to call it, or where to put it. Some stores put these items with the blazers; others put them with the sweaters. (The answer, dear retailers, is PUT THEM IN ALL OF THEM, but apparently that is not the common practice.)

The other problem is the name — should they be called sweater blazers? Knit jackets? Sweater jackets? Knit blazers? Jacket cardigans? Jardigans?

For the sake of argument, let's call it a sweater blazer….

For definitional purposes, a sweater blazer should…

• be able to be swapped for either a blazer or a cardigan in your wardrobe
• not have interior lining or stitching that might inhibit the comfort of wearing it
• be made from a substantial enough fabric that it has a bit of a structure on its own, but not be so thick (tweed, boiled wool) that it's a boxy mess, or be so insubstantial that it's gauzy 
• be made from a fabric that feels more like a sweater (even if tightly knit) and less like a ponte, scuba, or twill
• (possibly) have more blazer-like details (patch pockets, shawl collars, a relatively substantial knit)
• not be a coatigan, duster, or kimono 

Are Sweater Blazers Different Than Lady Jackets?

My sense is that the “sweater lady jacket” or “lady sweater jacket” is a mash up of two things: the lady jacket, which I tend to associate as being a boxy, cropped third piece often in tweed — think Chanel — and the sweater blazers like the ones we're rounding up here. Sometimes they also look like cardigans with a bit more heft.

Work Outfit Ideas with Sweater Blazers

Sweater blazers can serve two important purposes in your work outfits: they can make casual outfits more polished, and they can make stuffy, conservative outfits look more approachable and casual.

For example: an outfit of dark rinse denim, T-shirt, and sneakers can seem like it's on the extreme casual side of “business casual” — but if you throw on a sweater jacket you're adding some structure, as well as warmth. (You may want to swap those sneakers for loafers or boots to make the outfit even more polished, or swap the dark rinse denim for some comfortable but polished pull-on pants.)

On the flip side, let's say you're moving from a conservative law firm to a business casual position in-house. Your wardrobe may consist of conservative, structured clothes like sheath dresses, blouses, trousers, and more. You can still wear them with a nice blazer — but if you put on a sweater blazer instead, it makes the entire outfit feel a bit more casual.

One particular outfit idea that works with business casual as well as conservative offices: mixing a few colors of neutrals. For example, a navy sweater jacket, olive pants, and a black T-shirt or blouse. Or, a navy pair of pants (or jeans), a bright white T-shirt or blouse, and a cream/ivory/beige sweater jacket.

Other Favorite JACKETS AND Blazers to Wear as Separates

The Best Blazers

The Best Sweater Lady Jackets

Some of our latest favorite lady jackets for work include sweater jackets from ba&sh, Boden, and J.Crew. (M.M.LaFleur just got some also!) On the budget side of things, check out Mango, Tuckernuck (XXS-XXL), and CeCe. If you prefer a lined, more Chanel-style jacket for work, do take a look at IRO and L'Agence; Mango, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell often have them at budget-friendly prices.

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The Best Cardigans

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