The sweater style has been a longtime fall closet staple, but they're no longer the frumpy, grandma-esque designs of the past. Now, from preppy stripes and luxe cashmere to bright colors and cool cropped silhouettes, cardigans are as popular as ever. We even saw them on the runways and in Ella Bright's college wardrobe in Amazon Prime's Off Campus. So we're ready to get the look ourselves to get into the cozy, seasonal spirit.
Ahead, shop our top fall cardigan picks to add to your wardrobe ASAP. Then take note from the streets and wear them as styling hacks, throwing them over shoulders, around waists, and through bag handles — offering easy access as the temperature changes throughout the day and season.
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For more can't-miss shopping stories delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our Most Wanted newsletter.Old Navy SoSoft Cape-Collar Cardigan Sweater
Old Navy SoSoft Cape-Collar Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Old NavyReformation Maude Recycled Cashmere Cardigan
Reformation Maude Recycled Cashmere Cardigan, $, available at ReformationWe The Free Electric Heritage Cardi
We The Free Electric Heritage Cardi, $, available at Free PeopleZara Cardigan with Detachable Lapel
Zara Cardigan with Detachable Lapel, $, available at ZaraQuince Mongolian Cashmere Boxy Cropped Cardigan Sweater
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Boxy Cropped Cardigan Sweater, $, available at QuinceDamson Madder Marla Wool Cashmere Blend Cardigan
Damson Madder Marla Wool Cashmere Blend Cardigan, $, available at Damson MadderJ.Crew Fair Isle Crewneck Cardigan
J.Crew Fair Isle Crewneck Cardigan, $, available at J.CrewSkims Rounded Cropped Cardigan
Skims Rounded Cropped Cardigan, $, available at SkimsJenni Kayne Bea Cardigan
Jenni Kayne Bea Cardigan, $, available at Jenni KayneAnthropologie 100% Cashmere Cape Sweater
Anthropologie 100% Cashmere Cape Sweater, $, available at AnthropologieBoden Fur Collar Cropped Cardigan
Boden Fur Collar Cropped Cardigan, $, available at BodenAbercrombie & Fitch Sunday Shrunken Cardigan
Abercrombie & Fitch Sunday Shrunken Cardigan, $, available at Abercombie & FitchUgg Adalynne Cardigan
Ugg Adalynne Cardigan, $, available at NordstromBDG Winterberry Off-The-Shoulder Cropped Cardigan
BDG Winterberry Off-The-Shoulder Cropped Cardigan, $, available at Urban OutfittersMadewell The Sophia Cardigan
Madewell The Sophia Cardigan in 100% SoftWool, $, available at MadewellSézane Adeline Cardigan
Sézane Adeline Cardigan, $, available at SézaneWilfred Wonder Yarn Shelly Cardigan
Wilfred Wonder Yarn Shelly Cardigan, $, available at AritziaUniqlo Pile Lined Fleece Relaxed Cardigan
Uniqlo Pile Lined Fleece Relaxed Cardigan, $, available at UniqloUniversal Standard Better-Than-Wool Cardigan
Universal Standard Better-Than-Wool Cardigan, $, available at Universal StandardGap 100% Cotton Polo Cardigan Sweater
Gap 100% Cotton Polo Cardigan Sweater, $, available at GapAsos Design Relaxed Cardigan with Side Split Detail
ASOS DESIGN Relaxed Cardigan with Side Split Detail, $, available at ASOSMadewell Pointelle-Stitch Cardigan in Alpaca Blend
Madewell Pointelle-Stitch Cardigan in Alpaca Blend, $, available at MadewellOld Navy Wool-Blend Ruffle Tie-Front Cropped Cardigan
Old Navy Wool-Blend Ruffle Tie-Front Cropped Cardigan, $, available at Old NavyLululemon Cotton-Blend Cable-Knit Cardigan
Lululemon Cotton-Blend Cable-Knit Cardigan, $, available at LululemonJ.Crew Featherweight Cashmere Cardigan
J.Crew Featherweight Cashmere Cardigan, $, available at J.CrewCoach Boucle Cardigan Jacket
Coach Boucle Cardigan Jacket, $, available at Coach OutletDamson Madder Voula Wool & Cashmere Blend Cardigan
Damson Madder Voula Wool & Cashmere Blend Cardigan, $, available at Damson MadderQuince Mongolian Cashmere Boxy Cropped Cardigan Sweater
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Boxy Cropped Cardigan Sweater, $, available at QuinceZara Poplin Trim Combination Cardigan
Zara Poplin Trim Combination Cardigan, $, available at ZaraBoden Embroidered Frill Cardigan
Boden Embroidered Frill Cardigan, $, available at BodenUniversal Standard Better-Than-Wool Cardigan
Universal Standard Better-Than-Wool Cardigan, $, available at Universal StandardFree People Nightingale Cardi
Free People Nightingale Cardi, $, available at Free PeopleWilfred Shelly Cardigan with Scalloped Edges
Wilfred Shelly Cardigan with Scalloped Edges, $, available at AritziaBDG Becca Fairisle Brushed Knit Oversized Cardigan
BDG Becca Fairisle Brushed Knit Oversized Cardigan, $, available at Urban OutfittersSézane Angie Cardigan
Sézane Angie Cardigan, $, available at SézaneLake Nora Cotton Cardigan
LAKE Nora Cotton Cardigan, $, available at LAKEAnthropologie The Juliet Cashmere Cardigan Sweater
Anthropologie The Juliet Cashmere Cardigan Sweater, $, available at AnthropologieEnglish Factory Argyle Caspian Cardigan
English Factory Argyle Caspian Cardigan, $, available at TuckernuckAlex Mill Nico Cardigan In Cotton
Alex Mill Nico Cardigan In Cotton, $, available at Alex MillOpen Edit Fuzzy Crewneck Cardigan
Open Edit Fuzzy Crewneck Cardigan, $, available at NordstromGap Modern Crewneck Cardigan
Gap Modern Crewneck Cardigan, $, available at GapEloquii Overlap Cardigan
Eloquii Overlap Cardigan, $, available at EloquiiLioness Awakening Cardigan
Lioness Awakening Cardigan, $, available at RevolveEverlane Sheer V-Neck Cardigan in Butterluxe
Everlane Sheer V-Neck Cardigan in Butterluxe, $, available at EverlaneJenni Kayne Murphy Cardigan
Jenni Kayne Murphy Cardigan, $, available at Jenni Kayne
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