4 Ways Instagram Is Teaching Us How To Wear Cardigans

Fuelled by everything from the coastal grandmother aesthetic to our love for luxe loungewear, long cardigans are back in the style spotlight. Finishing anywhere from below the hip to skimming the ankle, a long cardigan is a great way to bring that cosy bathrobe energy to your everyday outfits (without, you know… your bathrobe). A finely knit longline cardi makes a great mid-layer between a tee and a winter coat, while heavier coatigans do the heavy lifting for you.

Oversized cardigans and chunky knits are a linchpin in any trans-seasonal edit. Why? They’re roomy enough to layer over tees, tops and camis, and hefty enough to hold their own as your outermost layer. While you can’t ever go wrong with a neutral, look to brands like Blanca and Dazie for oversized knitwear in bright colours to breathe new life into your cold-weather wardrobe.

While not *quite* as pragmatic, we can’t argue the trend power of the cropped cardigan this season. Spotted on influencers and style stars everywhere, what cropped cardigans may lack in warmth they more than make up for with wow factor. Cult label House of Sunny is renowned for their playful knitwear, with their faux fur-trimmed Peggy Cardigan a fan fave. The easiest way to style a cropped cardigan? Wear it as you would a top – buttoned up with your go-to denim or cargo pants for a definitive Y2K spin.

We love a good trend, but there’s something just so effortless about a classic cardigan. Invest in a cardigan that works back with everything in your wardrobe, and you’ll never not have something to wear on those in-between days. Black cardigans are a great way to play with proportion and texture while still being timeless, while wool cardigans will keep you warm and comfortable for seasons to come if you show them a little TLC. Brands like Assembly Label and Marle offer cardigans in a range of cosy neutrals, making it easy to find your next knitwear BFF.