When I shared how I think fall fashion is better than the clickbait media is making us think, there was a discussion in the comments about v-neck sweaters for fall. Where are the v-neck sweaters? It does seem that crewnecks are taking precedence this season, but there are still plenty of great v-neck sweaters at retailers right now. I decided to gather the best of the best in a great range of prices, fabrics, and sizes:
V-Neck Sweaters for Fall
Top Row: cream shaker knit (1X-4X) | maroon strong shoulder (XS-XL) | lavender (XXS-3XL + petite) | black (XS-4XL + petite & tall) | dark green (XXS-XL + petite)
Middle Row: blue (XXS-3XL) | brown embellished (XXS-XL) | floral (XS-XL)
Bottom Row: dark red balloon sleeve (1X-3X) | heather beige (XS-XL) | dark green (4XS-4XL) | olive green (XS-XXL)
While v-neck sweaters aren't a current trend this fall, they are still considered a wardrobe staple and most retailers have one this fall. Lucky for us, there is a great range of colors and textures this fall so you can find lightweight cotton, fluffy angora blends, chunky shaker knits, classic merino, and much more.
Top Row: tan cableknit (XXS-XXL) | green cableknit (XXS-XL) | maroon puff sleeve (XS-XL) | coral (S-XXL + petite) | white embellished sleeve (XS-L)
Middle: hot pink (XS-XXL + petite & tall) | khaki cableknit with closure (1X-3X)
Bottom Row: pink (XXS-XXL) | gray tunic (XXS-XL) | dark red (1X-3X) | hot pink blouson sleeve (XS-XXL) | black shaker knit (XS-L)
It's still early in the season for sweaters; in the next couple of weeks brands will be replacing their lighter-weight knits with proper sweaters and with that, you will see more v-neck sweaters in a range of colors, textures, and embellishments.
Striped and Patterned V-Necks for Fall
Top Half: tan and black stripe tunic (0/2-20/22) | black and white print (14/16-26/28) | ivory and black stripe (XXS-4XL) | multicolor and black print (XXS-XL + petite)
Bottom Half: tan and black stripe (XS-XL) | navy with white stripes (XS-XL + petite and tall; click here for 1X-3X) | gold with striped cuffs (2-10/22) | ivory with black stripes (XXS-4XL) | navy and white chevron line stripes (XXS-3X)
I know stripes are popular in the Wardrobe Oxygen community; they are a favorite of mine and a versatile pattern that fits well in so many wardrobes. These striped v-necks and v-necks with prints will fit effortlessly into your closet and add interest while remaining stylish for seasons to come.
The Best Cashmere V-Necks
Top Row: magenta tunic (XXS-1X) | bright pink (XS-XL) | cinnamon (XS-3XL) | tan (1XL-3XL; link for XXS-XL) | navy (4XS-4XL)
Middle Row: taupe (XS-XXL) | olive green (1X-3X; link for XS-XL)
Bottom Row: dark red (10-28) | chunky pink (XS-XL) | pale blue tunic (XXS-5XL) | orange (XS-XXL) | coral pink (XS-XL)
I love the softness and loftiness of cashmere, and cashmere is often in some of the most beautiful colors. Do not think the colors above are the only ones available; every single sweater featured comes in multiple colors. This collection of size-inclusive quality cashmere v-necks has a weight, cut, and color for most every cashmere and woo fan.
Faux Wrap V-Neck Sweaters for Fall
Top Half: ivory (XS-1X) | pale blue pointelle (XXS-3X) | sage green (XS-XL) | dusty blue (XXS-XXL) | dark green (XXS-XXL + petite) | wine red (XS-XL)
Bottom Half: gold (4XS-4XL) | black (XS-XXL) | pink (1X-4X) | brown (XS-L) | black with buckle (XS-XXL)
This fall there has been a return of the faux wrap v-neck sweater. I believe you will be seeing even more of these as we get into colder months. Made from lightweight linen or silk blend, medium weight merino and cashmere, or chunky heavyweight cotton and wool, you're likely to find one that fits your needs.
Can I ask a stupid question? What do you wear *under* a sweater? My office seems to be the same temperature year-round (and don’t even start me on the Tube being a sauna) and I fear being too hot and not being able to take layers off! Or if you wear a cute top underneath it inevitably doesn’t layer well and looks all lumpy. What am I getting wrong?!
I’ve been enjoying all your fall content, Alison! I just received the Universal Standard Eco Relaxed Core V Neck Sweater in black (the dark green 4xs-4xl in the top collage) and it is really nice! It looks like it may be on sale today too.
I have moved from v-necks to crewnecks in the past two years – I’m not sure why, and of course I still own plenty of V-necks, but crewnecks started looking better to me. Probably Fashion Habituation Symptom. What I am DELIGHTED to see, however, it the rise of the faux-wrap V-neck. Real wrap sweaters are my absolute favorites, have been for 30 years, and… are very difficult to find with my criteria (B-corp or sustainable production, at a price I can afford.) If the trend moves from faux to the real thing, I will be stocking up for the next 20 years. Fingers crossed!
Thanks for this great roundup. Viva la v-neck!
V-Necks!! Every year I search for v-necks whether it’s tee shirts in the summer or sweaters in the Fall. I have a very short neck and am very busty (42DDD) I need the V to make it appear that I have a neck at all. Last year I stocked up on every color of V-neck solid sweaters that Chico’s carried! I thought I was set for this Winter until I saw the faux wraps with buckles. I’ll be heading to Bloomingdales for the black one as soon as our SoCal temps get below 90!
I totally agree with the lack of v neck sweaters. I have been wondering if it’s because they’re more expensive to make. Having small shoulders crewnecks don’t work on me at all but they are everywhere, even in t shirts. Thanks for this shopping list!
Thanks for this roundup. I too have been bemoaning the lack of v-necks. I’ve been on the hunt for a simple black v-neck that’s not cropped and haven’t had much luck. The J Jill one looks like it’ll work. You’ve also shown so many sweaters made of natural fibers which also seem like they’re on decline and have been replaced, in many cases, by polyester. There’s a price point difference, course, but I’ve seen more expensive sweaters made of the hateful stuff. I wonder if that might be something you could write about in future?
This is so helpful, Alison. Crewnecks are not my friend, and your roundup of v-neck sweaters will save me lots of time. I was told that v-necks cost more to produce, and this is why many makers default to crewnecks. I don’t know if that is true, but I am glad there are so many v-necks out there. Thank you for a very helpful reference piece.
Great roundup — and thanks for listening to your readers! Much appreciated.
Signed,
Lover of v-necks
Thanks for this great v-neck sweater roundup and for including the more and more elusive petites! I’m busty and apple shaped, so crewnecks do me no favors. I admit that I won’t miss the dropped shoulders when they finally go out of style. They look terrible on my narrow sloped shoulders.