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Women's Cardigans & Coatigans for Winter: Chunky, Cropped, Longline & Zip Styles
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items Here is the trick that makes winter cardigans work: match the hem to your pants rise. A cropped cardigan that stops at the ribcage belongs with high-rise jeans, a hip-length chunky knit is the easy partner for mid-rise denim, and a longline coatigan ...
This is the cardigan I would pick if I could only own one for winter. It hits at the high hip or below, so it covers the waistband of mid-rise jeans, and the cream bouclé looks expensive over a plain white tee. It is a wool blend, so treat it gently ...
Madewell Oversized Bouclé Cardigan
The stripes make this the most playful cardigan on the list, and the funnel neck keeps a chill off your throat without a scarf. It sits between the bellybutton and high hip, so it pairs best with high-rise pants or a tucked-in tee. It is machine wash...
Madewell Funnel-Neck Cardigan
If you want the classic fisherman look, the toggles and thick cables here deliver it. It is a hip-length layer that stands in for a light coat on mild winter days, and ivory brightens up dark jeans and boots. Check the length before you size up, sinc...
Anthropologie Pilcro Chunky Cable-Knit Toggle Cardigan
Think of this as a blazer made of sweater yarn. The slim, waisted cut and metal buttons dress it up for work or dinner, and it still falls to the high hip or below so it lengthens your torso over straight-leg pants. It is a merino blend and dry clean...
Madewell Longline Cardigan Jacket
The wide ribbed hem and contrasting buttons give this cardigan a polished, slightly retro look. It is just cropped enough to meet the waistband of high-rise jeans without bunching, which is exactly the length rule I follow for cropped knits. Dress it...
Anthropologie The Sutton Cardigan Sweater by Maeve
This one is a travel-day workhorse, and it comes in Deep Earth, Medium Heather Gray, Royal Berry and Navy. It is soft enough to nap in on a plane and comes in sizes XXS through XXL, so it fits a wide range of bodies. It matches a set, which means you...
Aerie Layover Cardigan
When I want something to feel luxe but still be a real cardigan, I reach for 100% cashmere. This slim, shrunken cut falls between the bellybutton and high hip and layers neatly under a coat without adding bulk. The deep rust and umber shades also hid...
Madewell Cashmere Button-Front Cardigan
A heather grey cable cardigan is the easiest neutral to wear with anything from white jeans to black leggings. The wool blend is warmer than a cotton knit, so it carries you through a real winter day. Button it halfway for a V-neck look or all the wa...
Anthropologie Maeve Wool Blend Cable-Knit Cardigan
The delicate pointelle stitch and scalloped hem make this the prettiest cropped cardigan on the list. It is a soft alpaca blend, hits low on the ribcage, and looks great over a slip dress or high-waisted trousers. Hand care is dry clean only, so it i...
Madewell Pointelle-Stitch Cardigan in Alpaca Blend
This is the sporty one, with a chunky knit, striped ribbing at the neck and cuffs, and a two-way zipper. The dropped shoulders give an oversized fit that works over a hoodie or a long tee, and the zipper lets you open the hem when you sit down. It is...
Nike Sportswear Women's Chunky Knit Cardigan
A sweater coat is for the days when a regular cardigan is not warm enough and a puffer is too much. The brushed texture is soft against the skin, and the long line looks sleek over leggings and boots. Wear it open and let it hang straight for the lon...
Anthropologie By Anthropologie Brushed Cardigan Sweater Coat
This slim crewneck cashmere cardigan comes in light blue, mink heather, lemon chiffon and a few stripes. The 20 inch length hits between the bellybutton and high hip, so it is a good match for high-rise jeans and tucked tees. It is the cardigan I wou...
Madewell Crewneck Cardigan in 100% Cashmere
This is the oversized, throw-it-on cardigan for cold mornings and cozy weekends. The chunky stitches trap warmth better than thin knits, so it handles a trip to the mailbox or a school pickup without a jacket. Wear it open for a longer line or button...
Anthropologie Pilcro Chunky Knit Cardigan Sweater
Madewell offers this crewneck merino cardigan in a range of colors including canvas, mauve and a heather argyle, so it is easy to match to your wardrobe. The slim, buttoned shape sits between the bellybutton and high hip, which is perfect with high-r...
Madewell The Sophia Cardigan in 100% SoftWool
The ribbed jersey knit here is soft and stretchy, so it feels more like your favorite loungewear than a stiff sweater. It is elongated and slim, with an embroidered Swoosh on the cuff, and it layers well under a puffer. It is a nice pick when you wan...
Nike Sportswear Chill Knit Slim Ribbed Cardigan
The thermal texture is warm without being heavy, and the front zip makes it quick to throw on over a workout top. It is about 20 inches long, so it works as a cropped zip layer with high-waisted leggings or jeans. Zip it to the chin on windy days and...
Anthropologie Daily Practice Thermal Zip-Up Cardigan Sweater
Olive is a fall and winter neutral that looks good with denim, camel boots and cream tops. This wool-blend bouclé is textured and cozy and has a regular fit at about 25 inches, so it layers over a long tee or a shirt-jacket. It is dry clean only, so ...
Madewell Bouclé Cardigan in Weathered Olive
A fitted, cropped, ribbed cardigan is a good base layer for outfits that need shape. It is one of the lower-priced picks here, and it works over a bodysuit or tucked tank with high-waisted pants. Keep the top button open so it does not pull across th...
Aerie Cropped Ribbed Cardigan
This is the statement piece for cold days, with big cables and an oversized shape that feels like a blanket. It is best with slim pants, leggings or skinny jeans because the top is so voluminous. Roll the sleeves once for a more relaxed silhouette.
Anthropologie By Anthropologie Chunky Cable-Knit Oversized Cardigan Sweater
Nike makes this heavyweight bouclé cardigan for days when you want a soft, warm layer without a stiff coat feel. The oversized fit gives room for a hoodie underneath, and the bouclé texture looks more elevated than standard fleece.
Nike Sportswear Phoenix Cozy Bouclé Oversized Knit Cardigan