The Best Spring Cardigans

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Submitted by cara on Wed, 06/02/2010 - 10:04

If You Want an Embellished Neckline

An easy way to upgrade an ordinary top: Throw on the cotton-blend Chelsea Cardigan, decorated with chiffon rosettes and ruffled trim. Available in seven colors, including spiced butternut (shown).


To buy: $40, nyandcompany.com.
If You Want a Feminine Print
What’s more springy than flowers, like the field of blue blooms on the playful Floral Cardigan. Made of 100 percent cotton, it’s the perfect topper for jeans or casual-Friday khakis.


To buy: $49.50, gap.com.
If You Want a Figure-Flattering Cut
Aside from its look-at-me yellow shade, the fine-gauge silk-and-cotton–knit Lite Brite Phoebe Cardigan stands out for the strategic color-blocking stripe across its middle—a virtual waist cincher. Jewel-like buttons are posh extra touches.


To buy: $245, katespade.com.
If You Want a Boyfriend Fit
Boasting a flattering mid-thigh length and soft, virtually weightless merino wool, the Forever Cardigan is one of those staples you’ll never want to take off. Available in six colors, including warm wheat (shown).


To buy: $89.50, jcrew.com.
If You Want an Extra-Thin Layer
Once summer kicks into high gear, the Linen Boyfriend Cardigan will be just right for an overly air-conditioned office or movie theater. Until then you can rely on its relaxed cut and crinkled texture to add dimension to your basics. Available in five colors, including washed lilac (shown).


To buy: $79.50, bananarepublic.com.
If You Want a Super-Versatile Style
The Reversible Cardigan by Ella Moss is the ultimate-day-to-night cardigan: The striped side of the rayon blend is casual and fun, while the solid black flip side is chic enough for a cocktail party. Presto change-o! You’ve got two looks in one.


To buy: $98, saks.com.
If You Want a Short-Sleeved Sweater
The snug fit, sparkly details, and feminine puffed sleeves of the cotton Passementerie SS Cardigan makes it a fine offset for boldly printed spring skirts. Also available in charcoal.


To buy: $20, forever21.com.
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