For many, the word "sweater" conjures up images of pom-pom-riddled creations, often found on out-of-touch grandmothers. However, a good sweater will certainly prove its worth in the coming winter months. As a way to combat the cold without rocking the knitted-snowflake look, try one of these on.

For the Girls

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Cardigan sweaters are not just in, they're everywhere. To stick out from the crowd, try the Cable Sweater Cardigan from Forever 21 ($34.80 on Forever21.com). Set in a sharp blue with a cable-knit design, the sweater sticks out from the army of cardigans that has cropped up as of late.

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Though the Ruffle-Hem Cardigan by Express is a little pricier ($59.50 on Express.com), its functionality makes up the difference. Transitioning from classroom to extra-curricular is simple, as the piece layers well with pretty much anything.

For the Guys

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Hoodies often take a little bit of coordinating in order to be fashionable. For the Double-Texture Hoodie by Express ($69.50 on Express.com) this is not the case.

The rib texturing lends a feeling more like a sweater than a hoodie, making it more formal but simple enough for everyday wear.

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For guys, just as much as girls, the cardigan trend is everywhere.

Designs often take a middle-of-the-road stance, not ascribing its style to one gender or the other. With the Full-Zip Cardigan Sweater by Martin & Osa ($89.50 on Martinandosa.com) this is not the case.

The concept of a man's cardigan sweater finds its poster child here, with a ribbed design that gives the sweater a sharp-streamlined look and a two-way zipper that gives it more of an edge.