The leaves are changing and the the pumpkin-ification of grocery store shelves is on full display—signs that is it is officially, and undeniably, fall. Sartorially, this means it’s sweater weather: a predictable development in the cycle of our wardrobes, sure, but also a deliciously cozy time to get dressed.
While there are plenty of runway-approved ways to get your wool and cashmere fix this season, our current favorite has to be the cardigan. For fall 2024, the closet chameleon was seen at Prada in poppy candy shades cut with pencil skirts in black and gray, at Miu Miu mixed with layered, preppy knits, and at Paco Rabanne as an oversized grandpa shape, layered over checked tailoring. We love them for their versatility and ability to layer. And once you’ve nailed your preferred way how to style a cardigan, the look can easily take you from the office to after-hours—not to mention it’s an easy layer you’ll be wearing it well into spring. Shop our favorite ones of the season and learn how to style a cardigan our edit, below.
Vogue’s Favorite Fall Cardigans:
Evidently, there is no single way to wear the cardigan this season, but the catwalks were filled with plenty of styling suggestions to get your creative juices flowing. We found five runway looks to kickstart your cardigan game this season – scroll down to see and shop our line-up.
Prep School Chic
This Miu Miu look is all about layering. Pile a cardigan over a sweater vest and a button-up for an updated take on preppy. A full skirt provides contrast, while biker boots add just the right amount of edge.
Mixed-Print Media
Sometimes more really is more. This Paco Rabanne runway look plays with prints and textures, contrasting an oversized grandpa sweater with mixed checks and plaids. The key to keeping this look grounded is the sharp black blazer and brogues.
Lady in Red (and purple)
Prada’s colorful knits will certainly be a runaway hit this fall. We love this combination of red and purple sweaters, cut with a sleek gray pencil skirt. The blue heels and quirky hat are so wrong, they’re actually just right.
Gray Upgraded
There’s nothing cozier than a pair of cashmere sweats. Push yours beyond the work-from-home grind by updating them with luxe accessories, like soft leather ballerinas and an elegant bracelet bag.
Short and Sweet
Bally’s pink cardigan dress looks plucked out of the film Paris, Texas, and the coquettish look is easy to replicate. We added a black mini to up the wearability, and kept the charming accessories.
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