It’s no secret that we love sweaters — chunky knits, turtlenecks, striped jumpers, you name it. Can you blame us? There’s nothing better than a cozy knit top to snuggle in while you venture out in the brisk outdoors. But if we have one tiny little complaint about the state of knitwear, it’s this: Every style looks the same as those from years past. Sweaters can get repetitive. However, one silhouette that has been upgraded in the past two years is cardigans. Wait, my unraveling chunky cardigan, you might say? Not exactly. Just wait; the best cardigan in your wardrobe has yet to come.
Cardigans started to make a stylish comeback last fall when the micro versions made headlines during New York Fashion Week. Designers like Maryam Nassir Zadeh and Kim Shui debuted tiny cardigans — the cousin to the viral pin tops — during their spring 2022 runways. As you can imagine, fashion enthusiasts and celebs ate it up. While the itty-bitty, thin cardigan is still floating along, many people are still opting for warmer, more sustainable options in updated, 2022-friendly designs.
From whimsical hues, jeweled buttons, and quirky motifs to zip-up details, front-close knits are here to spice up your cold-weather ensembles. Don’t worry; we still added a few of the beloved oversized and cable-knit styles for you to throw on while listening to T Swift’s “cardigan” to celebrate the return of fall. Plus, since sweater weather is right around the corner, there’s no better time to add to your collection with a new-and-improved cropped or long cardi sweater (or two). Here are 20 of the coolest cardigans to get you started.
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Zara Jewel Button Knit Cardigan, $, available at
Ugg Joselyn Lounge Cardigan, $, available at
COS Zip-Up Ribbed-Knit Cardigan, $, available at
Uniqlo Low Gauge V-Neck Long-Sleeve Cardigan, $, available at
Everlane The Alpaca V-Neck Cropped Cardigan, $, available at
Quince Baby Alpaca-Wool Cropped Cardigan, $, available at
Farm Rio Mixed Textures Button-Front Crochet Cardigan, $, available at
Free People Bonfire Cardi, $, available at
YanYan Curious Embroidered Colorblock Lambswool Cardigan, $, available at
J.Crew Featherweight Cashmere Cropped Cardigan Sweater, $, available at
& Other Stories Boxy Asymmetric Cardigan, $, available at
Ganni Solid Cardigan, $, available at
Pilcro Pilcro Flower Cardigan Sweater, $, available at
Madewell Brampton Crop Cardigan Sweater, $, available at
Miss Selfridge Cable Contrast Bow Cardigan In Ivory, $, available at
Jenni Kayne Cable Cocoon Cardigan, $, available at
H&M Short Cardigan, $, available at
Sandro Driss Wool Cable Knit Cardigan, $, available at
Eloquii Colorblock Sweater Cardigan Dress, $, available at
Mango Check Knitted Cardigan, $, available at
Everlane The Chunky Cardigan, $, available at
Daisy Street Plus 90’s Cropped Cardigan, $, available at
Alex Mill Margot Cardigan, $, available at
Mango Oversize Knit Cardigan, $, available at
Farm Rio Colorful Bananas Cardigan, $, available at
BP. Plus Crop Recycled Blend Cardigan, $, available at
Mango Multi-Color Knit Cardigan, $, available at Mango
O’Dolly Dearest Whatever Forever Feather Trim Cardigan, $, available at
UO Bec Cardigan, $, available at
& Other Stories Boxy Waffle Stitch Cardigan, $, available at
Free People High Tide Cardi, $, available at
The Drop Divya Pointelle Full Sleeve Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Amazon
Eloquii Cutout Neckline Cardigan, $, available at
Victor Glemaud Pink Wool Cardigan, $, available at
Lisa Says Gah Leti Button Up, $, available at
H&M Jacquard-Knit Cardigan, $, available at
Scoop Faux Sherpa Grandpa Cardigan, $, available at
Uniqlo U Full Needle Short Cardigan, $, available at
Christopher John Rogers Color-Block Ribbed Cardigan, $, available at From now on, no cardigan roundup is complete without the Harry-Styles-approved one that sparked a viral TikTok sensation.
JW Anderson Colorblock Patchwork Cardigan, $, available at
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