It’s no secret that we love sweaters — chunky knits, turtlenecks, striped jumpers, you name it. And can you blame us? There’s nothing better than slipping one on when it’s finally weather-appropriate. But if we have one tiny little complaint about the state of knitwear for fall, it’s this: Every style looks the same as those from years past. Knitwear is just knitwear, right? Well, there is one silhouette that’s shaking things up this fall: the cardigan.
Cardigans actually started to make a stylish comeback last fall when grandpa style made headlines during fall ’19 fashion week. But they didn’t really hit the big leagues until Harry Styles (of course!) wore a rainbow patchwork JW Anderson cardigan on the TODAY show, sparking an international knitting phenomenon on TikTok. Now, the knit is everywhere — and it looks totally different than you probably remembered it. From oversized weaves to zip-up details, sweaters are finally giving us something to talk about. And since sweater weather is almost nearly here, there’s no better time to add to your collection with a new-and-improved cardigan (or two). Here are 18 options to get you started.
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JW Anderson Colourblock Patchwork Cardigan, $, available at JW Anderson
Violeta By Mango Fine-Knit Cardigan, $, available at Mango
& Other Stories Boxy Wool Blend Classic Cardigan, $, available at & Other Stories
Acne Studios Mohair-Blend Cardigan, $, available at Acne Studios
Wilfred Crew-Neck Cardigan, $, available at Aritzia
Musier Paris Sardigan Telma, $, available at Musier Paris
Nanushka Eder Cardigan, $, available at Shopbop
ASOS CURVE Curve Edge To Edge Boxy Cardigan, $, available at ASOS
Urban Outfitters Cami & Cardigan Sweater Set, $, available at Urban Outfitters
H&M Rhinestone-button Cardigan, $, available at H&M
Eloquii Sweater Cardigan with Pleated Sleeve, $, available at Eloquii
The Source Unknown Sweater Sleeve, Beige, $, available at The Source Unknown
Pixie Market Black Neck Tie Cardigan, $, available at Pixie Market
Ganni Soft Wool Knit Zip Cardigan, $, available at Ganni
Cecilie Bahnsen Milo Contrast-Cape Cable-Knit Wool-Blend Cardigan, $, available at Matches Fashion
Universal Thread Open Layering Cardigan, $, available at Target
Everlane The Cropped Alpaca Cardigan, $, available at Everlane
Zara Knit Animal Print Jacket, $, available at Zara
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