Transitional dressing: it's a tricky one. Luckily, there's this amazing thing called a cardigan (perhaps you've heard of it?) that seems to endlessly render your body immune to crazy changes of weather in the transition months. With this classic item everywhere on the market, we know you're looking for a little shopping guidance. We went ahead and picked 10 of the best –– from the perfect-for-everyday to the special-occasion.
Cardigan Cool-Down: The Best Picks for Transitional Dressing
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Indie and Art Cred
Score some indie-designer (and artsy!) cred with this fetching oversized number.$295 at Koshka. -
Cozy for Everyday
We think you'll throw this salt-and-pepper cardi over everything you own.
$58 at Nasty Gal.
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Ombre Ovation
We just kind of like the print and coloring on this one –– polka dots through the stark white and the saturated green.
$37.99 at ModCloth.
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Boxy but Breezy
The open knit of this cardigan works so well to downplay its boxiness. We are in love.
$72 at Topshop.
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Borrowed from the Boys
We're talking much older boys –– maybe your grandpa –– but we think the bright red makes this cabled cardi perfect for the cooler days of spring.
$78.99 at Romwe.
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The Ultimate Splurge
This Alexander McQueen cardigan is crazy amazing –– and likely out of your price range, for like ever –– but we couldn't not include this striking piece of art.
$1,545 at Net-a-Porter.
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Lovely Lace
This is your perfect everyday cardi, just dressed up a little with lace.
$58.19 at ASOS.
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Tough Girl
Tell 'em how you really feel with a bunch of strategically placed studs.
$66.50 at ASOS.
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Cut and Paste
If you could wear a simple collage in cardigan form, you'd be wearing this one.
$205 at Opening Ceremony.
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Varsity Blues
Varsity jacket weighing you down? That's cool –– grab its lightweight cousin, the cardigan.
$25.77 at ASOS.
