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The Cut Shop team took a tour through our closets and, of course, all of the online-shopping options to find affordable (but nice-looking, Miu Miu–esque!) button-up sweaters in every category.
Here are 22 cardigans that are under $200. (Don’t worry, the vast majority are under $150.)
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Our top picks:
Classic Cardigans
As much as the cardigan revamps itself, we will always gravitate toward the classics. These are the ones you keep in your bag for sudden temperature drops or over your shoulders to elevate your look and appear more mysterious than you actually are. Also, sometimes cardigans aren’t about layering — they’re just fun to wear. (And really, any cardigan can double as a shirt when you style it correctly.)
Sizes: S-XL | Colors: Available in 5 | Materials: 100% Inner Mongolian Cashmere
Our senior shopping editor, Bianca Nieves, still mourns her gray State Cashmere sweater she lost around the streets of Madrid. According to her, it was the perfect gray cardigan to wear solo or for layering while traveling or back in the city. Her size is out of stock in the gray colorway but now she’s eyeing this light blue number.
Sizes: XS- XXL | Colors: Available in 6 | Materials: 100% cotton
This Alex Mill sweater has a fun pop of color. The brand is known for its knitwear, and this 100 percent cotton cardigan is worth it.
Sizes: XS- XL | Colors: Available in 7 | Materials: 47% polyester, 47% viscose, 6% spandex
The Cut’s fashion market editor, Cortne Bonilla, didn’t miss a beat and recommended this one from Leset. “This slight crop is so perfect for high-rise trousers, and the material can’t be beat. Plus, the material is buttery soft!,” she shares.
Sizes: XS- XL | Colors: Available in 7 | Material: 90% recycled cashmere, 10% cashmere
Deputy style editor Joanna Nikas recommended this cashmere cardigan from Reformation for its roomy fit and easy-to-style look. It’s great draped over your shoulders on those spring days.
Sizes: XS- 6X | Colors: Available in 27 | Materials: 55% cotton, 25% modal, 20% polyester
A simple navy crewneck cardigan can be worn alone or layered with whatever’s in your wardrobe.
Sizes: XXS- XL |Colors: Available in 4 | Material: 100% organic cotton
This relaxed cardigan, with its chunky ribbed-knit fabric and fall-back shoulders, is sure to be your new favorite, effortlessly cozy sweater option.
Sizes: XXS - XXL | Colors: Available in 27 | Material: 37% super kid mohair, 37% baby alpaca, 26% recycled polyamide
If you need more bright colors in your rotation, French store Sezane has plenty of good options for under $150.
Sizes: XS - L | Colors: Available in 3 | Material: 100% wool
A wool cardigan for under $100? & Other Stories has earned some points with this coral number.
Sizes: XS- L | Colors: Available in 3 | Material: 100% wool
Bonilla has a thing for cardigans so much so she has not one but three of these COS ones and will continue to replenish them when needed.
Sizes: XS -4X | Colors: Available in 3 | Materials: 53% cotton, 24% polyester
Given that most sizes are out of stock, you can tell that this is an affordable favorite. (Nieves has it in brown and red and reaches for it constantly.) One con: They do peel a lot, so buy a wool comb.
Sizes: XS/2XL | Colors: Green | Materials: 55% Acrylic 35% Wool 10% Polyester
Editorial assistant Brooke LaMantia has this Lisa Says Gah! cardigan in cream and shares that she wears it religiously. She loves that it is roomy and chunky, having the ability to add texture to an otherwise plain look.
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More options:
On-Trend Cardigans
Self-expression is more popular than ever. Whether it’s a statement colorway or an out-of-the-box print, these will make you stand out from the crowd.
Sizes: XXS - XXL | Colors: Available in 2 | Material: 77% cotton, 23% polyester
This sweatshirt cardigan is roomy and one of the softest things I’ve put on my body. Plus: It pairs well with your athleisure. (Don’t tell Chloë Sevigny.)
Sizes: 34 - 42 | Colors: Pink | Materials: 96% wool, 4% polyamide
Between the pink colorway and the cropped silhouette, it doesn’t get trendier than this knit top from the French brand. Luckily, the eye-catching gold and silver hardware elevates it, and the generous discount makes it even more appealing.
Sizes: XS -XL | Colors: Available in 2 | Materials: 90% recycled cashmere, 10% cashmere
If we can wear a denim jacket off the shoulder and style it like a top, then why not a cool cardigan?
Sizes: XXS - 3XL | Colors: Available in 3 | Materials: 80% wool, 20% cashmere
A cardigan with a twist. Do you want to wear a cardigan but also look dressed up? This is for you. Plus: The low-cut top is ultraflattering.
