It’s peak cozy season. Bring on the chai lattes, the fireplace-inspired candles—and the softest cardigans you have ever worn. This season we need the cozy factor more than ever, and fashion designers have responded in turn with knitwear that feels like sartorial self-care (think: playful, fuzzy alpaca fabrics that nuzzle your skin, cloud-like, oversized silhouettes that wrap around your body like a group hug, energetic fall colors—maroon, gold, verdant green—and zippy plaids that boost your mood).
The beauty of a cardigan is that you can build the perfect fall wardrobe around it—pair it with jeans for weekend apple picking or slim leather pants for drinks by the fire. And if you’re still holding onto some of your lighter summer layers, you can throw on a cardigan to look chic when the weather turns chilly. Here are nine of the coziest options to shop and enjoy in the great outdoors—or indoors.
Camp Out In Stylish Plaid
This neon check pattern puts a chic twist on the traditional, subdued flannel plaid and is cut with a V-neck and dropped-shoulder seams for a relaxed, laidback look.
Curl Up In Oversized Cashmere
This ribbed cashmere cardigan is like a stylish blanket you can wear all day, and reviewers online praise the silhouette for being oversized but not overwhelming.
Get Happy In Bright Tones
The cheerful, marigold color instantly brightens up your wardrobe and state of mind, and the cotton-cashmere blend is perfect for afternoons that turn chilly at night.
Feel Warm And Fuzzy
Once you wrap yourself in this plush, cloud-like colorblocked cardigan you won’t want to go back to clothing that doesn’t feel this good again. Pair with cropped jeans and loafers for casual days or a slip dress and heels for fall parties.
Lean Into Autumn Colors
This chunky knit comes in nine autumnal colors—from this gold rust to milky chai—and has a slouchy fit, side-pockets and buttons that a make a statement.
Mix In Patchwork Pieces
For fall weekends in the country—or you know, the farmer’s market—this beautiful cardigan is crafted from soft wool with cotton twill patches and contrast tipping.
Turn To Nature for Inspiration
An unexpected shade like this moss green really punches up your style and instantly turns a boring fall outfit into something much more thoughtful and brilliant-looking.
Embrace The Chill Factor
Perfectly chic for sipping mulled wine by the fire or stargazing at night, this fuzzy, textured cardigan comes in a shade of toasted marshmallows that really sets the mood.
Spice It Up
If you’re going to splurge on a cardigan, consider this Italian-made beauty you’ll keep forever—it’s spun from soft cashmere and color-blocked in rich tones of fall spices.
