Three Boxy Cable Knits That Say, ‘Can Men and Women Ever Really Be Just Friends?’

Irish Wool Timeless Cardigan (The Vermont Country Store, $130)

The name says it all: this timeless cardi is never going out of style. This piece pairs best with a best friend wearing a matching one while stand too close to each other in a museum, doing bits, and laughing while you make lots of eye contact. “On a basic and essential level, can men and women be friends?” this sweater asks. And the answer? A resounding yes, just not if they’re also in love with each other. In this way, a man and a woman are kind of like any two people.

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