Old Money Women's Sweaters

Knitwear is where the old-money wardrobe begins. A perfect sweater costs nothing to wear and everything to choose well. The Montelaire women's sweater collection is built around that idea: cashmere, merino, and refined blends shaped into silhouettes that whisper rather than shout.

Soft drape across the shoulders. Just enough room through the body to layer. Sleeves that finish exactly where they should. The kind of knit you reach for in October and still reach for in March.

The collection

• Cashmere ribbed half-zips: relaxed at the collar, refined through the body. Pair with high-rise trousers or denim.
• Long-sleeve knit polos: a quiet alternative to the everyday sweater, with a softly structured collar.
• Woven half-zip sweaters: textured but never busy. Built for layering under a coat in cooler months.
• Cable knits and crewnecks: traditional silhouettes in fine-gauge wool, cut to fall cleanly without bulk.

How to choose your knit

For warmth without weight, look to merino. For softness against the skin and luxury through the season, choose cashmere. For everyday rotation that still feels considered, our cashmere-blend ribbed pieces deliver both.

All sizes XS to XXL. 30-day returns. Care instructions on every product page.

Knitwear is where Montelaire spends the most time, because it is where quiet luxury lives most honestly. A well-made sweater carries decades of European tailoring tradition into a wardrobe that doesn't need to announce itself. Each piece in our knitwear collection is designed around the same principle: substantial weight, refined silhouette, neutral palette, and construction that improves with wear.

Materials and craft

We work with cashmere, merino wool, and refined cotton blends. Cashmere panels are graded for fiber length and ply density rather than marketing claims. Merino is used where breathability matters - mid-weight half-zips, lighter pullovers. The result is knitwear that drapes properly, holds its shape, and softens rather than pills over time.

Featured old money womens sweaters

• Signature Cotton Half-Zip - $6500.00
• Contrast Stitch Sweater - $6500.00
• Cream Stripe Sweater - $5900.00
• The Mariner Zip Knit - $8900.00
• Refined Wool V-Neck Sweater - $6900.00

How to wear it

Layered over a crisp poplin shirt with tailored trousers, our knitwear sits at the intersection of business casual and weekend ease. A cashmere half-zip with linen trousers reads as effortless summer. A cable-knit polo with chinos handles every shoulder-season dress code. The neutral palette - ivory, camel, taupe, charcoal, navy - means every piece works with what is already in your closet.

Care

Cashmere benefits from gentle hand washing with cool water and a wool-safe detergent. Reshape while damp, dry flat. Avoid hangers (they distort shoulders). Between wears, fold and rest the fabric. With this routine, expect 5-10 seasons from a single piece.

Frequently asked

Is the cashmere ethically sourced?

Yes. We source from manufacturing partners we have vetted directly, with traceability on fiber origin and labor conditions.

How does the sizing run?

Knitwear runs true to size. Refer to the individual product size chart for chest, length, and shoulder measurements.

Will the sweater pill?

Quality cashmere will shed loose fibers in the first few wears, then stabilize. Use a cashmere comb periodically to remove surface pills.