The Working Closet
with Susan Wagner
The Working Closet is your source for the best of what's hip and fresh in fashion and beauty. Susan Wagner keeps you up-to-date on trends and offers tips and tricks for making everything in your closet truly work for you.
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This fall, cardigans are everywhere. A great cardi is a simple way to update your wardrobe; cardigans are practical and versatile, so this is one trend that will last beyond this year. Choose a silhouette that works both for your body (wraps are great for curvy girls) and your closet (a slightly dressier sweater is terrific with both jeans and a skirt).
Here are five great options, all for under $100 — wear them for dress and casual, day and night; layer them over other sweaters or tees or blouses. A long sweater coat over a turtleneck and jeans is a great weekend look; for work, wear the same sweater over a dress or skirt and blouse. Add a belt or a pin to give your cardi a personality.
Which cardigan will you opt for? I want them all!
Beaded Bow Cardigan, Boden USA, $88
Merona Collection Wrap Cardigan, Target, $39.99
Ruffle Cardigan, Banana Republic, $79.50
Long Wool Blend Cardigan, Gap, $79.50
Toggle-Front Cable-Knit Sweater Coat, Old Navy, $49.50
Loop Button Cable Knit Cardigan, Avenue, $37.50
Not only do I love the Boden cardigan, I also love the Boden model’s hair.
MUST RESIST CUTTING MY HAIR!
Rhi | October 16th, 2009 at 9:57 am
I just ordered a ruffle-neck cardigan–much like the Banana Republic one above–from Land’s End. I needed a cardigan that is a bit dressy/pretty and not just the same-old. My only regret was that I can’t afford right now to buy two. I wanted a lovely bright color, but needed to get a neutral to go with a particular outfit, so I ordered the charcoal heather gray and sighed wistfully over the berry and the periwinkle blue.
Shannon | October 20th, 2009 at 5:25 am
Yes please. Is this one of those posts where I can comment and win them all?
Nice choices, Susan. I am looking for something that’s a little bit form-fitting and still comfy. My now-retired J Crew cashmere was just too darn boxy.
RookieMom Heather | October 20th, 2009 at 2:41 pm