There's no better time of year to consider a knitwear refresh than when autumn tumbles into winter. Still brimming with inspiration from all of the new-season items dropping in stores and excited to style some of the pieces I already own that have been packed away for the past six months, this moment of motivation is the perfect time to assess my knitwear collection.
Whilst I own a couple of hero jumpers that have been pillars of my winter wardrobe for a few years now, this season, I've been seriously tempted to show more love to my cardigans. Having spent a good while scouring new-in sections and even longer scrolling through Instagram for styling inspiration, I've identified the five key cardigan colour trends that are taking off this winter. Of course, black will always be in as far as cosy cardigans are concerned, but what I found most interesting is how people are snapping up this reliable item in colours we know will be big in 2025.
Read on to discover the five cardigan colour trends to know about for winter and beyond.
5 CHIC CARDIGAN COLOURS TO WEAR THIS WINTER
1. OLIVE GREEN
Style Notes: The olive-green colour trend is taking off right now, and I couldn't be happier. As a rich, earthy tone, this emerging colour trend styles well with other natural shades such as brown and beige, making it so easy to slip into a capsule wardrobe for winter.
SHOP OLIVE-GREEN CARDIGANS:
This cosy cashmere knit also comes in 11 other shades.
Style over a white tee or wear on its own.
This also comes in a rich red shade.
2. RED
Style Notes: The red colour trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down. Style a scarlet cardigan over a white tee for an easy daytime look, or wear it over a black slip dress to add a pop of colour to your look and make your new favourite knit feel evening-ready in an instant.
SHOP RED CARDIGANS:
This classic cardigan is a fashion person's favourite.
The cashmere composition will help to keep you cosy throughout winter.
I love this bright shade with leather trousers.
3. GREY
Style Notes: Perfectly simple, grey cardigans are a wardrobe staple you'll reach for over and over again. Immensely versatile, this wearable colour is one you can style with just about all the shades you likely already have in your winter wardrobe.
SHOP GREY CARDIGANS:
This fine-knit cardigan is easy to layer under a coat.
This wool-blend knit is perfectly soft to the touch.
The ribbed trims give this a more structured finish.
4. BROWN
Style Notes: Weave the season's favourite shade into your wardrobe through the pretty cardigan trend. Warm and expensive-looking, this elegant colour adds depth and dimension to a winter outfit without having to resort to black.
SHOP BROWN CARDIGANS:
Style with a tonal dress or wear with classic jeans.
This also comes in four other colours.
The collar detail gives this a preppy edge.
5. CREAM
Style Notes: Add a bright and fresh energy to your daily styling this winter by working a cream cardigan into your rotation. Style with tonal cream trousers for a more wearable take on winter whites, or wear with brown silk trousers for a chic evening-ready look.
SHOP CREAM CARDIGANS:
You won't want to part with this cosy cashmere layer.
The balloon-sleeve detailing gives this an elevated edge.
This also comes in dark brown.
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