These 10 JCPenney sweaters could totally pass for designer, but start at just $18

If you like an oversize sweater, you're in good company. This one is definitely going into our cart as a comfortable knit to wear with leggings, jeans and more. The flecked fabric in gray or beige gives it just the right amount of flair while still keeping it in closet-staple territory.

Want to look like a rich mom? Try a simple cable-knit sweater in any neutral color. This crew neck style is a machine-washable, soft cotton blend you can wear with jeans, trousers, on its own or layered over a collared button-down blouse. In other words, this is one versatile top. Choose from 18 shades. 

"I love these sweaters! I have several colors. They wash really well. I hang them to dry to keep them nice. They are just the right weight, not bulky," said one JCPenney reviewer.

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Cardigans aren't always casual. You can dress this one up with a faux-leather skirt, like the model, or wear it with jeans and heeled booties for a night out. The fitted, ribbed knit comes in mocha brown (a trending color!), as well as beige and green.

"Buttery-soft material and honestly, so so comfy," said a shopper. "This top is perfect for the office or for a lunch with friends in the fall. It is stretchy enough, but still a flattering fit with jeans or slacks. I will be wearing this often!"

Rebecca Minkoff, fashion designer and former cast member on Bravo's Real Housewives of New York, has just released an affordable clothing line at JCPenney. This sweater features the designer's signature edge with chrome buttons down one side. There's a coordinating knit skirt (sold separately) if you like a monochromatic look.

Here's a pick that's like two tops in one. It's a wrap-style sweater that comes with a matching, attached shell underneath. With its go-with-anything rich brown hue, this is another top that's versatile and easy to dress up or down.

"Pretty sweater," said one shopper. "Cozy-feeling material, washes and dries well, fits true to size."

This roll-neck style looks pretty similar to a popular J.Crew sweater, but it's a fraction of the price. Nab it in three neutral colors, including beige if you're going for that "old money" aesthetic in your wardrobe. Wear it to the office, out to lunch, to run errands and more. It's comfy, cozy and cute.

Here's another trusty basic you'll want for your closet this fall and winter: a simple black turtleneck. You can wear this sweater almost anywhere, and when the temps really drop, you can wear it under heavier layers and stay super toasty. Maybe something like a fashion-forward barn coat for an off-duty British royal vibe?

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This cardi, with its cozy, cable knit-inspired pattern and collared neckline, is really more like a knit jacket that'll keep you from catching a chill indoors or out. Get it in gray, black, white, beige or sage green to wear all season long.

Not ready to pull out your heavy-duty sweaters yet? This short-sleeved pick might be your new go-to. It comes in four styles, including three solid cable-knits, but we're really into this adorable striped version. It's giving us Draper James vibes. We could totally see Reese Witherspoon wearing it!