Cardigans

A cardigan is a knitted jacket that opens all the way down the front, without a folded-over collar. Depending on the style, it fastens with buttons, a zip or not at all. The name goes back to the British Earl of Cardigan. The product page lists the material and the available sizes; the product photos show how a style falls.

The terms overlap: every cardigan is a knitted jacket, but not every knitted jacket is a cardigan. Cardigan usually refers to longer, open-front styles without a collar that are worn loosely. Knitted jacket is the more general term and also includes short, close-fitting styles with a collar.

Common styles include oversized cardigans with a loose drape, fine knits for transitional weather, ribbed styles, zip cardigans and long versions that reach the hips or beyond. The selection in this category shows which cuts are currently available.

An oversized cardigan is deliberately cut wider than the body – with dropped shoulders, wide sleeves and a loose drape. It is often worn as a layer over a top, blouse or long-sleeve top. The product photos show how a style falls.

A cardigan is often worn open over a top or blouse, with jeans, tailored pants or a skirt. As a layer over thinner tops, it is a typical transitional piece. You'll find matching tops, pants and skirts in the linked categories.