As we pull out our fall jackets and cart up trendy purple sweaters, we’re layering up to stay warm and cozy on chilly days. So, we’ve kept our eyes open for the best cardigans on the market too.
The sweater style has been a longtime fall closet staple, but they’re no longer the frumpy, grandma-esque designs of the past. Now, from preppy stripes and luxe cashmere to bright colors and cool cropped silhouettes, cardigans are as popular as ever. We even saw them on the runways and in Ella Bright’s college wardrobe in Amazon Prime’s Off Campus. So we’re ready to get the look ourselves to get into the cozy, seasonal spirit.
Ahead, shop our top fall cardigan picks to add to your wardrobe ASAP. Then take note from the streets and wear them as styling hacks, throwing them over shoulders, around waists, and through bag handles — offering easy access as the temperature changes throughout the day and season.
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Old Navy SoSoft Cape-Collar Cardigan Sweater
Old Navy SoSoft Cape-Collar Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Old Navy
Reformation Maude Recycled Cashmere Cardigan
Reformation Maude Recycled Cashmere Cardigan, $, available at Reformation
We The Free Electric Heritage Cardi
We The Free Electric Heritage Cardi, $, available at Free People
Zara Cardigan with Detachable Lapel
Zara Cardigan with Detachable Lapel, $, available at Zara
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Boxy Cropped Cardigan Sweater
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Boxy Cropped Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Quince
Damson Madder Marla Wool Cashmere Blend Cardigan
Damson Madder Marla Wool Cashmere Blend Cardigan, $, available at Damson Madder
J.Crew Fair Isle Crewneck Cardigan
J.Crew Fair Isle Crewneck Cardigan, $, available at J.Crew
Skims Rounded Cropped Cardigan
Skims Rounded Cropped Cardigan, $, available at Skims
Jenni Kayne Bea Cardigan
Jenni Kayne Bea Cardigan, $, available at Jenni Kayne
Anthropologie 100% Cashmere Cape Sweater
Anthropologie 100% Cashmere Cape Sweater, $, available at Anthropologie
Boden Fur Collar Cropped Cardigan
Boden Fur Collar Cropped Cardigan, $, available at Boden
Abercrombie & Fitch Sunday Shrunken Cardigan
Abercrombie & Fitch Sunday Shrunken Cardigan, $, available at Abercombie & Fitch
Ugg Adalynne Cardigan
Ugg Adalynne Cardigan, $, available at Nordstrom
BDG Winterberry Off-The-Shoulder Cropped Cardigan
BDG Winterberry Off-The-Shoulder Cropped Cardigan, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Madewell The Sophia Cardigan
Madewell The Sophia Cardigan in 100% SoftWool, $, available at Madewell
Sézane Adeline Cardigan
Sézane Adeline Cardigan, $, available at Sézane
Wilfred Wonder Yarn Shelly Cardigan
Wilfred Wonder Yarn Shelly Cardigan, $, available at Aritzia
Uniqlo Pile Lined Fleece Relaxed Cardigan
Uniqlo Pile Lined Fleece Relaxed Cardigan, $, available at Uniqlo
Universal Standard Better-Than-Wool Cardigan
Universal Standard Better-Than-Wool Cardigan, $, available at Universal Standard
Gap 100% Cotton Polo Cardigan Sweater
Gap 100% Cotton Polo Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Gap
Asos Design Relaxed Cardigan with Side Split Detail
ASOS DESIGN Relaxed Cardigan with Side Split Detail, $, available at ASOS
Madewell Pointelle-Stitch Cardigan in Alpaca Blend
Madewell Pointelle-Stitch Cardigan in Alpaca Blend, $, available at Madewell
Old Navy Wool-Blend Ruffle Tie-Front Cropped Cardigan
Old Navy Wool-Blend Ruffle Tie-Front Cropped Cardigan, $, available at Old Navy
Lululemon Cotton-Blend Cable-Knit Cardigan
Lululemon Cotton-Blend Cable-Knit Cardigan, $, available at Lululemon
J.Crew Featherweight Cashmere Cardigan
J.Crew Featherweight Cashmere Cardigan, $, available at J.Crew
Coach Boucle Cardigan Jacket
Coach Boucle Cardigan Jacket, $, available at Coach Outlet
Damson Madder Voula Wool & Cashmere Blend Cardigan
Damson Madder Voula Wool & Cashmere Blend Cardigan, $, available at Damson Madder
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Boxy Cropped Cardigan Sweater
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Boxy Cropped Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Quince
Zara Poplin Trim Combination Cardigan
Zara Poplin Trim Combination Cardigan, $, available at Zara
Boden Embroidered Frill Cardigan
Boden Embroidered Frill Cardigan, $, available at Boden
Universal Standard Better-Than-Wool Cardigan
Universal Standard Better-Than-Wool Cardigan, $, available at Universal Standard
Free People Nightingale Cardi
Free People Nightingale Cardi, $, available at Free People
Wilfred Shelly Cardigan with Scalloped Edges
Wilfred Shelly Cardigan with Scalloped Edges, $, available at Aritzia
BDG Becca Fairisle Brushed Knit Oversized Cardigan
BDG Becca Fairisle Brushed Knit Oversized Cardigan, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Sézane Angie Cardigan
Sézane Angie Cardigan, $, available at Sézane
Lake Nora Cotton Cardigan
LAKE Nora Cotton Cardigan, $, available at LAKE
Anthropologie The Juliet Cashmere Cardigan Sweater
Anthropologie The Juliet Cashmere Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Anthropologie
English Factory Argyle Caspian Cardigan
English Factory Argyle Caspian Cardigan, $, available at Tuckernuck
Alex Mill Nico Cardigan In Cotton
Alex Mill Nico Cardigan In Cotton, $, available at Alex Mill
Open Edit Fuzzy Crewneck Cardigan
Open Edit Fuzzy Crewneck Cardigan, $, available at Nordstrom
Gap Modern Crewneck Cardigan
Gap Modern Crewneck Cardigan, $, available at Gap
Eloquii Overlap Cardigan
Eloquii Overlap Cardigan, $, available at Eloquii
Lioness Awakening Cardigan
Lioness Awakening Cardigan, $, available at Revolve
Everlane Sheer V-Neck Cardigan in Butterluxe
Everlane Sheer V-Neck Cardigan in Butterluxe, $, available at Everlane
Jenni Kayne Murphy Cardigan
Jenni Kayne Murphy Cardigan, $, available at Jenni Kayne
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