We finally got to wear last night at the NY Islanders game in LA, and a friend stylishly zipped up in Zara cashmere gave me a reason to add to my well-priced collection. I’ve always cared more about the right neckline and sleeves than the tag at the back of my neck, and the affordable options are making that choice increasingly easy right now. So much comes down to the yarn, the cut, and how it falls—all things a designer label doesn’t automatically improve. (Okay, well, a few exceptions and .) Among the options I’m eyeing: ’s wool-blend quarter-zip, above, this spot-on red (no wonder everyone I know has it!), ’s cashmere (also justifiably a viral sensation), and . Add great , a , sleeves pushed up—and we’re good to go!