The leaves are changing and pumpkin-ification is on full display on grocery store shelves—an undeniable sign of official fall. Clothing-wise, that means it’s sweater weather: a predictable development in our wardrobe cycles, sure, but also a time for cozy, cozy dressing.
While there are plenty of runway-approved styles in wool and cashmere this season, our current favorite is the cardigan. For Fall 2024, wardrobe chameleons appear in Prada’s poppy candy-colored tailoring paired with a black and gray pencil skirt, Miu Miu’s mixed layered preppy knits, and Paco Rabanne’s oversized grandpa look, layered with plaid. Tailoring. We love their versatility and layering capabilities. Once you’ve decided on a cardigan style that you like, this look can easily take you from the office to after get off work—not to mention it’s a simple piece of clothing you can wear well into spring. Shop our favorite pieces of the season and learn how to style our picks of cardigans, below.
FashionFavorite fall cardigan:
Obviously, there’s no one way to wear a cardigan this season, but the runways were filled with plenty of styling advice to get your creative juices flowing. We’ve found five runway looks to get you started on your cardigan game this season – scroll down to see and shop our range.
prep school chic
This look from Miu Miu is all about layering. Layer a cardigan over a sweater vest and button-down top for the latest preppy look. The maxi skirt provides a nice contrast, while the biker boots add just the right edge.
mixed print media
Sometimes, more really is more. This Paco Rabanne runway look plays with prints and textures, contrasted by an oversized grandpa sweater that mixes checks and plaids. The key to keeping this look grounded is a sharp black blazer and brogues.
Lady in Red (and Purple)
Prada’s colorful knitwear is sure to be a hit this fall. We love this red and purple sweater combo paired with a stylish gray pencil skirt. The blue heels and quirky hat are so wrong but actually just right.
Gray upgraded version
There’s nothing more cozy than a pair of cashmere sweaters. Take your wardrobe out of the home office by updating it with luxe accessories like soft leather ballet flats and an elegant bracelet bag.
short and sweet
Bally’s pink cardigan dress looks like it came straight out of a movie Paris, Texasand the coquettish look is easy to copy. We added a black mini for wearability and kept the flattering accessories.
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