Long Story Short—Short Sleeve Cardis Are In
Although this trend seems simple, it is one I am very excited to be writing about. When cardigans became a thing again sometime last year, I instantly joined the bandwagon, swapping cropped tops for cropped cardigans, wearing them more as shirts and less as an extra layer. The look always came across as smart and forward—two things that are always a goal in my book.
Well, fast-forward to today and the spring/summer version of this must-have sweater trend is here. It's basically the same, but a bit more seasonal: short sleeve cardigans. No, this is not that revolutionary, but it's a top style that once you try, you won't be able to quit. Come summer, I plan on wearing short sleeve cardigans with everything from jeans to slip skirts buttoned up as a top. So whenever you get tired of your white T-shirts, tank tops, or fussy blouses, rest assured that short sleeve cardis are your new best friend and you can thank me for that singlehandedly. Just kidding. Kind of.
Ahead, shop a handful of some of my favorite short sleeve cardigans—ones that if you don't buy today, I will tomorrow, so act fast.
Replace your white T-shirt with this for the rest of the season.
Wear this open or closed—both looks feel equally fresh.
Technically this has three-quarter-length sleeves, but it was too cute to not include.
This texture is everything, so is the bubblegum pink.
A classic Missoni knit you'll wear for seasons to come.
The right way to colorblock.
Up next, check out H&M's new collaboration with Giambattista Valli.
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.
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