If a black dress is essential to women's wardrobe, then mens sweaters have got to be the essential item in men's wardrobe. With so many styles and color to choose from, sweaters can easily be matched to any outfit. Mens sweaters will always keep you looking sharp and plus, you hardly ever need to iron them. They also make excellent gifts, since everyone would need sweaters every now and then.

What would you wear after the winter season is over, when it's not freezing cold anymore but still a little too cold for comfort? You probably don't want to bring that thick coat out everywhere; it's troublesome and it's not cold enough to warrant that. Perhaps a cardigan then, or more precisely, a v-neck cardigan? The V-necks are getting more popular with men these days as they add a touch of modernity in a simple cardigan. The Slash Stripe V-Neck Cardigan from Public Opinion has bold diagonal stripes across the front of the cardigan and brings out a striking contrast. The soft and thin cardigan fits comfortably and with its affordable price, it is quite a catch.

Another type of versatile and convenient sweater would be a turtleneck. With them, you never have to worry about the scarf you left behind. In fact, with the sweater covering up to your chin, you don't really need any other additional scarves (unless if it's really, really cold). The Harrison Flannel Cashmere Turtleneck sweater is wonderfully soft to the touch. It is solid black in color and looks classy even you wear it on its own. Otherwise, you may wear as another layer to create better insulation. Even without a tie, a turtleneck can still give out that finished look that a tie does. So if you need to rush to a meeting, simply throw a coat on and you're done!

Next in line are the Henley sweaters. Characterized by their buttoned placket, they've fell in and out of fashion in the 90s. Well, they've obviously fallen back into fashion now. They look similar to a cardigan but unlike the cardigan, a Henley sweater does not open in the middle and is usually a pullover. John Varvatos' Striped Cashmere Henley has long sleeves fashioned with button cuffs. The front buttons can be opened to provide better ventilation if necessary. This form fitting Henley can be matched with any other pieces of clothing. Try to add some pizzazz into by wearing a simple top over it. Alternatively you can also put a coat on it for that casual but smart look.

Now, argyle sweaters. You might have seen your grade teacher wore them a few decades ago, and you might have even sworn it off since. But let's not get hasty. While many men cannot pull this look, some do, beautifully too. The argyle pattern is a classic and its style is timeless. Wear the Merona Merino Wool Argyle sweater with a pair of slim-fitting jeans or slacks to create that casual yet formal look. You can also opt to wear a white shirt underneath it. For a youthful and refreshing look, choose a scoop neck Henley instead of the polo-shirt Henley, which could make you look more mature than you are.

Mix and match these sweaters with other clothes for a variety of looks. Even if you're not wearing them as layers to protect from the cold, you can wear them on a casual day, just for fun.