A perfect match for all colors is black. After all, the term 'little black dress' wasn't coined for nothing! You don't need a dress to take advantage of the fashion flexibility of black. For maximum luxury, invest in a black cashmere sweater. Cashmere is a fine natural textile made from the soft undercoat of cashmere goats. It is rare, expensive and absolutely divine to wear. Cashmere sweaters are ideal for women and men, and can be dressed up or down depending on where you're going and the look you're trying to achieve.

There are many selections of cashmere sweaters for women. Choose from crew neck, cable knit, V-neck, wrap, cardigan and more. For a trendy look you may like something like the CeCe black cashmere scoop neck sweater, which would look gorgeous yet casual paired with large silver hoop earrings and a pair of skinny jeans. For a more classic look that won't break the bank, check out the cashmere turtleneck from Old Navy. It can be worn casually or dressed up with fine jewelry and a skirt. Whether your ensemble is all black or black paired with another color your cashmere sweater will look and feel fantastic.

Men too have varieties of cashmere sweaters to choose from and a prominent color is black. While some men do appreciate the finer things in life, others would rather throw on a T-shirt. If you want to gift your husband, boyfriend, brother or father with something luxurious buy him a cashmere sweater in a simple style. Black cashmere will go with jeans and trousers, and can be layered for a trendy look or worn alone for a classic style. Once the man in your life realizes how great cashmere is he might want to expand his sweater collection.

It is but advisable to do some comparison shopping before your purchase your black cashmere sweater. There is nowhere better to do this than on the Internet. You can look up merchandise at your favorite department stores or even compare products and prices using Nextag. Unless you know your exact size, it helps to try the sweater on before you buy. At the very least, keep all receipts and leave the tags on until you decide to keep the sweater so if your purchase doesn't fit properly you can return it for a refund.