Autumn’s comfiest fashion trend
With high-end fabrics, funky designs and cool silhouettes, cardigans have never been cooler. Here are seven of our favourite online buys (including a few local ones) to add to your autumn wardrobe.
With high-end fabrics, funky designs and cool silhouettes, cardigans have never been cooler. Here are seven of our favourite online buys (including a few local ones) to add to your autumn wardrobe.
Lux leopard

The Phene cardi, by Faibienne Chapot (available at The Women’s Society boutique, Hertford) is a super sophis bit of animal magic. This long, luxurious leopard creation in emerald will be the perfect sling-on-something-smart cardi. and it’s a super flattering cut, too.
£120
Some like it hot

This statement pink cardigan from American Vintage (at the Dressing Room, St Albans) will most certainly shake off any twin set and pearl-related cardigan doubts you might have. Perfect layered with jeans, this striking but slouchy number will no doubt earn its place in your wardrobe – who doesn’t love a pop of colour?
£150

The bees knees
The devil’s in the detail on this black alpaca wool-blend cardi from & Other Stories – how sweet are the bumblebee buttons? Dress down with jeans and boots or pair with a satin slip skirt and heels for an elegant (yet cosy) evening look.
£69

The traffic stopper
This playful geometric print cardi is a dead cert for adding a pop of colour to your autumn wardrobe – wear over a strappy cami or on it’s own as a top for a more impactful look. Available from Henley-based boutique Fluidity2.
£163

The bargain
From H&M’s conscious range, the oatmeal colour and sleek longline silhouette gives this simple cardigan a luxe, expensive feel (even though it’s a steal for under 20 quid!).
£19.99

The twin set
The twin set is back, people! (Albeit minus the pearls and elaborate up-do.) This pretty mint option, from Mango, brings the style into the present day with its ditsy flower detail and slightly cropped length.
Cardigan £39.99, Top £19.99

The game changer
This simple yet stylish grey number from The Outnet’s in-house brand Iris & Ink scores points for style and versatility with the option to remove the tie for a more casual, everyday look.
£175

The chunky knit
Nail two trends in one with the subtle puff sleeve on this chunky knit number from Zara. Added chic creds for the covered buttons, plus the rich plum colour is perfect for autumn.
£29.99
