These are a little more pricey than the items I usually feature in the Daily Deals section, but taken into context they are still really, really good deals. It’s hard to find good quality cashmere sweaters under $100, but these four fit the bill. If you’re looking for a little extra (affordable) luxury this season, try one of these:

(From left to right)

• Sabine Cashmere Blend Cowl Tunic, $98
• J.Crew “Betsy” Wool and Cashmere Sweater, $80
• Only Mine Cashmere Cowl Sweater, $90 (from $228)
• Zara Cashmere Sweater, $90

Anonymous asked you:

Hi Jackie! I recently moved from a tropical area to a much colder climate, and am now desperately looking for cardigans to help me layer up and stay warm. Do you have favorite brands with quality cardigans (preferably under $30)? Thanks in advance, and I hope you all the Chipotle you crave! ;)

My favorite place for affordable basic cardigans is Old Navy. They’re usually under $30-40 normally, but if you can find them on sale, they’ll often be $15 or less. The quality is good (not great), but there are plenty of style, color and size options.

Here are four I like, from left to right:

1. Old Navy Cropped Cableknit Sweater, $19 (from $37)
2. Old Navy Dolman Sleeve Cardigan, $25 (from $37)
3. Old Navy Shaker Stitch Boyfriend Cardigan, $18 (from $36)
4. Old Navy Shawl Collar Cardigan, $25 (from $40) 

Other places to check:

• Thrift stores typically have tons of cardigans. Don’t forget to check the men’s racks for larger “boyfriend” styles.
• Target often carries dozens of basic cardigan styles and has regular sales as well.
• Gap or LOFT outlets are prime spots to pick up high quality cardigans at a great price.
• Discount stores like H&M and Forever21 will have plenty of affordable, trendy options.

Chunky knit sweaters are fashion’s answer to holiday food poundage, the first cold days (and nights) of fall and what to wear with skinny jeans or leggings. (Don’t forget the most important rule of leggings: no cheeks, no camel toe. Buy longer sweaters!)

My favorite way to wear a chunky knit sweater: choose one in a flattering shade (I like gray, green or navy), pair with skinny pants, grab a pair of flat brown or black boots (I like wedge loafers as an alternative this fall), loosely braid hair, choose a printed scarf and voila! Instant autumn style.

Here are a few options to get you started:

1. Topshop Cable Crop Jumper, $76
2. Zara Two-Tone Knitted Sweater, $80
3. ASOS Cardigan, $72
4. J.Crew “Cambridge” Turtleneck Sweater, $98
5. H&M Cape, $50
6. Ecote Cable Tunic, $69
7. Old Navy Cropped Sweater, $37
8. SuperTrash Fringed Cardigan, $66.50 (from $190)

The wonderful people over at Lucky magazine featured this nifty layering two cardigans how-to on their website. Of course, since they’re Lucky-freaking-magazine, the cardigans ran in the $100-$200 range for the most part. Unacceptable! Try this instead:

The left-hand cardigan goes on first. The right-hand cardigan goes on second.

• Top: Ruffle Cardigan ($25) + Sequin Bow Cardigan ($25)
• Bottom: Long-sleeved Ruffle Collar Cardigan ($35) + Sequined-Shoulder Cardigan ($25)

Reader Request : Wedding Layering

Meg wrote me wondering what she should wear with a black, strapless dress to a wedding in upstate New York in case the weather turned chilly.

She needed something:

• Appropriate for the occasion
• Grown-up
• Versatile enough to wear again

I found some great, affordable options for her and I hope that she likes them as much as I do!

(Clockwise, from top left)

• Forever 21 Teal Ruffled Sweater - $32 - Love the styling on this, and Meg could wear it buttoned up or open. The pop of color is also great.
• Silence & Noise Cozy Blazer - $48 - Definitely a more dressy, versatile option, but still wedding-appropriate.
• Forever 21 Cape - $35 - One of my favorite fall trends is the cape, and it’s so perfect for cocktail-wear layering. This cape, however, may not provide enough coverage from the cold air.
• Arden B Drape Cardigan - $48 - This cardigan gets dressier from the inner tie, which also helps to create a more cohesive look. This is more boho, but could work with some really fabulous heels.
• Forever 21 Scalloped Sweater - $20 - A bit more casual, but could turn an outfit into something very vintage-chic with the right accessories.
• Juicy Couture Chiffon-Trimmed Cardigan - $198 - More pricey, but with impeccable styling.
• Ava Ruffled Cardigan - $88 - This is one of my favorite cover-up choices. Cardigans this dressy are great for wedding events and the detail work is so pretty.
• J.Crew Tissue Ruffle Cardigan - $45 - For something more sheer and light-weight, you really can’t beat this J.Crew sweater.

Tracking Trends : Affordable Fall Sweater Options

The best thing about fall clothing is the sweater. It’s the ideal layer and looks great over this season’s deluge of legging options. I found some cozy sweaters for pretty sweet prices below.

(Clockwise, from top left)

• Alloy Military Cardigan - $33
• Old Navy Belted Shawl Cardigan - $20
• Old Navy Sweater Knit Swing Coat - $20
• Old Navy Button-Front Sweater Coat - $45
• Wet Seal Knit Sweater Vest - $22
• Forever 21 Angora Blend Bow Cardigan - $27
• Forever 21 Angora Blend Vest Cardigan - $23