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When autumn or winter rolls around, there's nothing like dressing in cozy layers to insulate against the chill to keep warm in winter.

Cashmeres, cardigans, sweater vests or wraps are the classic holiday gift, so keep in mind the treasures and the bargains to be had at online clearance sales, outlet malls, along with a list of top sites, just up ahead, chosen by our fashion editors for their great prices and customer service.

As you are probably already aware from the temperature outside, buying sweaters and cold weather clothing (as you cuddle up to a warm computer!) is the ultimate in easy cyber shopping. Even for brave souls who like the cold, the Web can provide convenient sneak previews and the ultimate 'window' shopping experience before you hit the stores.

Still unsure about what to buy? Check out a handful of "no sweat" tips and advice for buying a sweater & easy sweater care before you purchase that designer or top-of-the-line cashmere sweater ...

More about buying sweaters online:

Sweaters - Compare Prices at BizRate - Search by price or customer ratings for the best sweater bargains online.

Men's Sweaters - Compare Prices at DealTime - Crew necks, pullovers and button downs, plus hoodies and sweatshirts listed by price with customer satisfication reviews.

Smart Bargains Men's Sweaters - Check out drastic price reductions on men's Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and other designer name sweaters in wool, cotton & silk blends, zip-up and pullovers.

Blair.com Sweaters - Good prices & customer service, plus easy online browsing in their collection of women's cardigans, pullovers and sweater vests, and check out their equally impressive line of men's sweaters including v-necks and turtlenecks.

L.L. Bean Sweaters - The name you know and the quality you expect with a large collection of men's women's and kid's wool, cotton, v-neck and cardigan sweaters, zip-ups and pullovers.

Pashmina Boutique - The trendy & soft pashmina sweaters at bargain prices for men & women, and click around for more sales on pashmina shawls, wraps & scarves, cashmere coats and jackets.

Karmaloop Sweaters - Sweater or hoody? Take your pick among top trendy teen fashion including zip sweaters and a big collection of urban style hoodies.

J. Crew Cashmere Shop - Shop by color or design in this easy online store with regular sales on women's and men's cashmere beaded, v-neck, long sleeve sweaters & sweater tops.

More about buying sweaters and sweater care around the Web:

• Before You Buy a Sweater - About.com guide with tips on caring for cashmere, cotton and wool sweaters with suggested prices, related fashion resources.
  
  
• Women's Sweaters Buying Tips - Chic Fashionista guide to buying a quality sweater with suggested price ranges and related tips on color, design and choosing a sweater to fit your body shape.
  
  
• Packing Those Sweaters Away Safely - Classic wool washing tips and storing techniques to avoid shrinkage and protect against moths.
  
  
• How to Wash a Wool Sweater - Step-by-step instructions and materials list with related tips and warnings, visitor comments.

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