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 few years is cardigans. 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 in fall 2022 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, 2023-friendly designs.
From whimsical hues, funky patterns, and chunky knits to classic silhouettes, front-close knits are here to spice up your cool-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 chilly weather. Plus, as spring approaches, there’s no better time to add to your collection with a new-and-improved cropped or long cardi sweater (or two). Here are 29 of the best cardigans around to get you started.
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Shop Lululemon
Shop Pact
PACT Fisherman Knit Button-Front Cardigan, $, available at PACT
Shop Anthropologie
By Anthropologie Floral Knit Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop Free People
Free People Ella Sweater Shirt, $, available at Free People
Shop Madewell
Madewell The Signature Knit Crewneck Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Madewell
Shop Jenni Kayne
Jenni Kayne Cable Cocoon Cardigan, $, available at Jenni Kayne
Shop River Island
River Island Boucle Knitted Cardigan, $, available at River Island
Shop COS
COS Ribbed-Knit Merino Wool Cardigan, $, available at COS
Shop LPA
LPA Ruffle Sweater Cardigan, $, available at Revolve
Shop Gap
Gap Pointelle Cardigan, $, available at Gap
Shop Hollister Co.
Hollister Co. Cozy Tie-Front Crop Cardigan, $, available at Hollister Co.
Shop Smartwool
Smartwool Cozy Lodge Cropped Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Smartwool
Shop Boden
Boden Merino Scallop Cardigan, $, available at Boden
Shop Urban Outfitters
Out From Under Leilani Ribbed Cardigan, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Shop Uniqlo
Uniqlo Extra Fine Merino Ribbed Polo Cardigan, $, available at Uniqlo
Shop Maurices
maurices Plus Size Waffle Knit Cardigan, $, available at maurices
Shop Torrid
Torrid Vegan Cashmere Cardigan V-Neck Drop Shoulder Sweater, $, available at Torrid
Shop Universal Standard
Universal Standard Fuzzy Duster Cardigan, $, available at Universal Standard
Shop Hunter Bell
Hunter Bell Emma Tailored Sweater, $, available at Hunter Bell
Shop Spell
Spell Highland Knit Cardigan, $, available at Spell
Shop BCBGeneration
BCBGeneration Contrast Knit Cardigan, $, available at Revolve
Shop Dôen
Dôen Petra Cardigan, $, available at Dôen
Shop Sancia
SANCIA Frida Cardigan, $, available at Revolve
Shop Rhode
Rhode Diego Cardigan, $, available at Rhode
Shop Quince
Quince Baby Alpaca-Wool Cropped Cardigan, $, available at Quince
Shop Everlane
Everlane The Alpaca V-Neck Cropped Cardigan, $, available at Everlane
Shop Alice + Olivia
Alice + Olivia Kitty Puff-Sleeve Cardigan, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Shop & Other Stories
And Other Stories Tie-Front Ribbed Cardigan, $, available at And Other Stories
Shop Stateside
Stateside Farmboy Rib Cropped Collared Cardigan, $, available at Bailey44
Shop Ulla Popken
Ulla Popken Scoop Neck Floral Embroidered Cardigan, $, available at Ulla Popken
Shop Sandro
Sandro Preston Houndstooth Cardigan, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Shop Rose Carmine
Rose Carmine Cropped Striped Crochet-Knit Mohair-Blend Cardigan, $, available at Net-A-Porter
Shop Rachel Antonoff
Rachel Antonoff Cori Cardigan, $, available at Rachel Antonoff
Rachel Antonoff Ana Cardigan, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
Shop Torrid
Torrid Retro Cropped Cardigan Embroidered Sweater, $, available at Torrid
Shop Mango
Mango Check Knitted Cardigan, $, available at Mango
Shop H&M+
H&M H&M+ Knit Cardigan, $, available at H&M
Shop Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters Rosie Faux Fur Trim Cardigan, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Shop River Island
River Island Green Long Sleeve Cardigan, $, available at River Island
Shop YanYan
YanYan Curious V-Neck Cardigan In Turmeric Multi Lambswool, $, available at YanYan
Shop Uniqlo
Uniqlo UV Protection Crew Neck Cropped Cardigan, $, available at Uniqlo
Shop Zara
Zara Structured Knit Jacket, $, available at Zara
Shop ASOS
ASOS DESIGN Crop Cardigan With 3D Textured Stitch, $, available at ASOS
Shop COS
COS Minimal Cropped V-Neck Cardigan, $, available at COS
Shop J.Crew
J.Crew Featherweight Cashmere Cropped Cardigan Sweater, $, available at J.Crew
Everlane The Chunky Cardigan, $, available at Everlane
Shop Zara
Zara Jewel Button Knit Cardigan, $, available at Zara
Shop More To Come
MORE TO COME Malya Tie Cardigan, $, available at Revolve
Shop O’Dolly Dearest
O’Dolly Dearest Whatever Forever Feather Trim Cardigan, $, available at O’Dolly Dearest
Shop Madewell
Madewell Lovell Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Madewell
Shop Ugg
Ugg Joselyn Lounge Cardigan, $, available at Ugg
Shop Threadbare
Threadbare Curve Jet Mid Length Cardigan, $, available at ASOS
Shop Bailey44
Bailey 44 Brea Sweater Deep V Cardigan, $, available at Bailey 44
Shop Uniqlo
Uniqlo Low Gauge V-Neck Long-Sleeve Cardigan, $, available at Uniqlo
Shop Rachel Antoff
Rachel Antonoff Cori Cardigan, $, available at Rachel Antonoff
Shop Eloquii
Eloquii Tipping Detail Cardigan Sweater Dress, $, available at Eloquii
Shop COS
COS Zip-Up Ribbed-Knit Cardigan, $, available at COS
Eloquii Colorblock Sweater Cardigan Dress, $, available at Eloquii
Shop River Island
River Island Green Rib Long Sleeve Cardigan, $, available at River Island
Shop & Other Stories
And Other Stories Wool Knit Glitter Cardigan, $, available at And Other Stories
Shop Farm Rio
Farm Rio Mixed Textures Button-Front Crochet Cardigan, $, available at Net-A-Porter
YanYan Curious Embroidered Colorblock Lambswool Cardigan, $, available at Nordstrom
Shop Free People
Free People Bonfire Cardi, $, available at Free People
Daisy Street Plus 90’s Cropped Cardigan, $, available at ASOS
Shop Pilcro
Pilcro Pilcro Flower Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Anthropologie
Shop Madewell
Madewell Brampton Crop Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Madewell
Sandro Driss Wool Cable Knit Cardigan, $, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
Shop Pilcro
Pilcro Cropped Patchwork Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Anthropologie
H&M Short Cardigan, $, available at H&M
Miss Selfridge Cable Contrast Bow Cardigan In Ivory, $, available at ASOS
Everlane The Alpaca V-Neck Cropped Cardigan, $, available at Everlane
Alex Mill Margot Cardigan, $, available at Alex Mill
Mango Oversize Knit Cardigan, $, available at Mango
Farm Rio Colorful Bananas Cardigan, $, available at Farm Rio
Ganni Solid Cardigan, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
BP. Plus Crop Recycled Blend Cardigan, $, available at Nordstrom Rack
& Other Stories Boxy Asymmetric Cardigan, $, available at & Other Stories
Mango Multi-Color Knit Cardigan, $, available at Mango
UO Bec Cardigan, $, available at Urban Outfitters
& Other Stories Boxy Waffle Stitch Cardigan, $, available at & Other Stories
Free People High Tide Cardi, $, available at Free People
The Drop Divya Pointelle Full Sleeve Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Amazon
Eloquii Cutout Neckline Cardigan, $, available at Eloquii
Victor Glemaud Pink Wool Cardigan, $, available at SSENSE
Lisa Says Gah Leti Button Up, $, available at Lisa Says Gah
H&M Jacquard-Knit Cardigan, $, available at H&M
Scoop Faux Sherpa Grandpa Cardigan, $, available at Walmart
Uniqlo U Full Needle Short Cardigan, $, available at Uniqlo
Christopher John Rogers Color-Block Ribbed Cardigan, $, available at Net-A-Porter
JW Anderson Colorblock Patchwork Cardigan, $, available at JW Anderson
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