From Cashmere to Cable Knits, These Are the Best Cardigans for Every Budget

If there’s one piece I rely on every autumn/winter, it’s the humble cardigan. From H&M to COS and The Row to Khaite, these are the chicest styles worth snapping up now.

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The cardigan was long considered one of the frumpiest things you could wear, but after an endorsement by editors, influencers, designers and celebs they’ve become a chic staple. The cult cardigan became a thing in 2019, thanks to Katie Holmes and her Khaite set and a string of other sellout cardis. Years later, the humble cardigan is still one of our favourite pieces to wear this autumn winter.

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This thicker cardigan looks amazing with a matching maxi skirt and some pumps.

The key to making this item look relevant is to opt for soft-looking knitwear, which is as cosy as possible—the appeal of Katie Holmes’s infamous cardi was just how soft it is. Although you can’t beat beige, burgundy, and grey cardigans that are fitted to the body with small buttons, we’re also loving the jazzier style varieties available, too, and we’re also really into printed and argyle cardigans if you want something a little more out of the ordinary. The great news? The high street is awash with so many great options. From H&M's incredible collection of knitwear to COS' amazing expensive-looking selection, this season, we're spoiled for choice. If you’re ready to invest, labels like Lisa Yang, Khaite and The Row offer timeless, high-quality pieces designed to see you through season after season.

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Cardigans are the ultimate layering piece. Wear them over button-up shirts and under thicker outerwear on those chillier days.

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Emma Spedding
Emma Spedding
Freelance Fashion Editor

Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as a Who What Wear girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.

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