22 Cardigan Outfit Ideas to Try This Season

If you’re wearing an oversize varsity jacket or bomber as your final layer, try undoing some of the buttons on your cardigan to reveal a sultry slip of skin or even the lace trim of a bralette at the neckline. Low-rise pants are another of-the-moment trend that will help you achieve the right Y2K vibe with this look.

Revel in a ’60s moment with a polished cardigan that has standout decals such as round buttons. Opt for a neutral, non-distracting pair of pants, and cater to the feminine vibes with simple ballet flats.

If you want to draw focus to your wide-leg trousers, ensure that your cardigan is slightly fitted or shorter so the waistband is just visible and your silhouette is in focus. You can layer with neutral outerwear, such as a trench coat, sunglasses, and shearling-lined loafers.

Hailing from the Miu Miu runway, this cardigan look involves layered knits up top with a sheer skirt, tights, and pumps down below. Toughen up the look with a utility jacket.

For a look that’s a cross between ’90s baby and Parisian chic, we love this cropped baby-tee cardigan paired with a thicker gray version and an A-line suede midi skirt. Platform heels and a basket bag are trendy extras to try as the finishing touch.

Thanks to Katie Holmes‘s unintentional viral fashion moment in a Khaite sweater set, the co-ord trend is having a moment. Whether you opt for a similar bra-and-cardigan pairing or go the more modest route with a top-and-sweater set, it’s a stylish look to try when you’re lounging around the house or on the go.

Animal prints are far from dying down, in which case we’re all for a long striped or spotted cardigan as a mid-layer between a shirt and jacket.

Liven up a neutral outfit with a pastel cardigan. We love one with a fuzzy texture and cute, shapely buttons.

Go the vivid route with a bright, chunky cardigan half-buttoned over checked trousers. In cold weather, a colorful puffer coat is a perfect topper. When it’s warm, simply shed the top layer.

An argyle cardigan is so classic. Add edge to yours by styling it with leather pants and cool sunglasses.

For a quirky vibe, reach for a striped or colorblock cardigan, and team it with colorful shorts, platform heels with socks, and a cool clutch.

For a playfully preppy vibe, we love the look of a lightweight sweater draped over your shoulders and just about anything on bottom: jeans, a skirt, a dress, or even sweats.

Another cardigan-set look we love? Flowers or a playful, poppy print. To take this into cooler months, juxtapose the look with slick leather.

Liven up an all-black outfit with a long mixed-print or logo cardigan that really makes your look pop.

Go preppy in this short-sleeved cardigan outfit including snake-print pants, a button-down shirt, and a trendy oversize bib collar. Here’s a reminder that you can always wear your short-sleeved design over a thin button-down for extra warmth.

What’s cozier than an all-knit outfit? We love this cropped cardigan completely buttoned up and styled as a top. Add a midi skirt, a duster coat, and tights to complete the look.

For a workwear take on the classic cardigan, try a striped style combined with a shorts suit and a white button-down shirt.

Pair a bright red cardigan with sleek leather pants and animal-print pumps. The touch of volume in the shoulders adds personality and structure.

Show a little shoulder, and let your chunky cardigan haphazardly fall off one arm. In a tonal gray palette, this look reads super elevated.

Don’t be afraid to layer cardigans. How cool does a printed cardigan look under an oversize and embellished version?

For added texture, a printed cardigan always looks cool when draped over a simple T-shirt. Find a pattern in a similar color tone that complements rather than distracts from your shirt.

For an after-hours take on the cardigan, try styling yours with a pair of leather shorts and heels. For even bolder styling, give socks and cork platforms a go.