Top Ten Preppy Essentials: #5 Cable Knit Sweater

For most people a cashmere sweater is a piece of knitwear that’s perfect for a chilly Spring morning, but for the prepster it is so much more. It’s a sweater, a layering piece, and an accessory. He wears it around their neck, around his waist, and sometimes he’ll even put it on properly. You can just picture the boarding school kid with the sweater tied around his neck while he is on the beach at Nantucket, can’t you? We thought you could.

It’s a wonderful piece really, and there really isn’t anyone out there who does it better than Ralph Lauren. Their cashmere cable knit sweater is instantly recognizable and has become a centerpiece in their collection year in and year out. Yes, for $400 it may seem a little pricey in comparison to some of the other, more affordable, cashmere options out there, but rest assured this is think well-made cashmere that’s worth every penny. So head down to your local Ralph Lauren, we guarantee they’ll be in stock.

Get your cashmere cable knit sweater from Ralph Lauren