Cardigans

Women's cardigans, from open-knit layers to cashmere

A cardigan is the most useful thing in your closet for one reason: you put it on last and take it off first. It goes over the outfit you already chose. So the things that actually matter are whether it holds its shape, sits right when it's open, and feels good against your arms — which is where these start.

Find the cardigan by how you'll wear it

Layering over summer dresses and tees? A lightweight, open-front knit drapes open with nothing to button — see all our lightweight cotton cardigans. For everyday throw-on-and-go, look to the close-knit crewneck and drawstring styles; for more room, the boyfriend and longline shapes. Some zip to a mock collar when you want coverage, and a shrug covers your shoulders for cold rooms and evenings out. The grid above has everything in stock right now.

Cashmere or a lighter knit?

Most of these are knit from 100% Grade A cashmere — the cashmere cardigans you'll keep for years, warm without the weight. When it's warm out, the cotton cardigans give you the same easy layer in a breathable knit you can throw in with the wash. Cashmere for cool mornings and travel; a lighter knit for summer nights and layering over dresses.

How to care for them — and easy returns

Cashmere lasts longest with a gentle hand-wash in cool water (or dry cleaning), reshaped flat to dry and stored folded — never hung — so the shoulders keep their line. The cotton-blend Open Cardigan is lower-maintenance: a cold gentle cycle and a flat dry. Layer any of them over a cashmere hoodie as it cools, or reach for a turtleneck when you want the neckline covered. Not the right fit? Exchanges and store credit are easy within 21 days — see our Return & Refund Policy for the details.