These 24 Cardis Definitely Aren’t Your Grandma’s

As we trade in our tank tops for warmer layers to keep us cozy on chilly days, we’re always keeping an eye out for the best sweaters on the market, whether they're chunky knits or turtlenecks. One style in particular has become an obsession lately: the cardigan.  

The button-front jumper has been a longtime staple in fall and winter wardrobes, but it started making headlines a few years ago, when micro versions dominated New York Fashion Week, courtesy of designers like Maryam Nassir Zadeh and Kim Shui. As you can imagine, fashion enthusiasts and celebs ate it up — and they're still excited by them. Cardigans went from kind-of-frumpy-but-beloved to trending, worn by everyone from EmRata to Jennifer Lawrence. And brands are still finding ways to make it feel fresh: At the Fall/Winter 2024 shows, Ulla Johnson and Tibi styled them as capes.

From whimsical hues and funky patterns to chunky knits and more classic silhouettes, cardigans are here to complement all your fall ‘fits. Here are 24 of the best front-close sweaters around to get you started.