If doesn't matter what age you are or what your ideal aesthetic is -- if you're a woman who likes men, you absolutely have a deep-seated fantasy about sharing a little cottage with Colin Firth and jumping into piles of leaves together as you both slowly fall in love. Don't try to deny it because it's true; the guy has some real Autumn Boyfriend sex appeal. After all, in the great words of "30 Rock" character Jack Donaghy, "that man can wear a sweater."
But which is his best sweater, you ask? Strap into your cuddliest cardigan and make yourself a calming pot of tea, because in honor of his birthday today (September 10), we're going to figure out just that.
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This Basic Sweater From "Love Actually"
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Firth can wear a tailored suit with perfect elegance, but points off for trying to dress this look up with a collared shirt and down with a T-shirt at the same time. Sweaters are supposed to feel cozy and intimate, and this one makes us feel like Firth is late for Casual Friday. Plus, it's a V-neck sweater! We could've had some Colin collarbone! For shame.
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The Christmas Sweater From "Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason"
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Holiday sweaters are a very contentious subject -- are they God-awful ugly or charmingly ugly? I would argue the latter, especially when they are adorning the body of one Colin Firth. Tell me that little snowman doesn't make you feel safe and warm inside.
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This Chunky Knit Turtleneck, Also From "Love Actually"
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Is this kind of an dowdy, itchy looking sweater that Firth's got on here? Yes, absolutely -- and that is its charm. This is what a true sweater is supposed to be, friends. You can basically taste the Pumpkin Spice latte just looking at it.
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This Chocolate Turtleneck, Yes It's "Love Actually" Again
Universal
Not a lot of people can wear a turtleneck without looking pretentious, but Colin Firth is not a lot of people, and he really makes it work. Plus, it's fitted perfectly for that "I'm a sensitive person who cares about your feelings but also you definitely want to see what's under here" look.
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The Christmas Sweater From "Bridget Jones' Diary"
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Seriously, there's nothing sexier than a man who can convincingly rock a cartoon reindeer.
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The Cravat From "Pride and Prejudice," Yeah I Went There
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What are cravats if not sweaters for your neck? And come on, like Mr. Darcy wasn't going to appear on a ranking of Colin Firth's sexiness.