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Best Fall Cardigans & Long Layers: Cardigans, Dusters & Sweater Coats

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The cozy knits and long layers I'm reaching for this fall, from soft button-front cardigans to long duster cardigans and sweater coats. Neutral browns, blacks and creams that pair with everything.
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Cardigans & Knits

Soft button-front and cropped cardigans in cream, white, brown, black and pale yellow. Easy to layer over tees, dresses and high-waisted pants.

 
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A soft cropped cardigan I keep reaching for. It hits right at the waist, so it layers well over dresses and high-waisted pants.
GAP - CashSoft Crop Cardigan
 
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A cinched cotton cashmere cardigan in deep mocha. The waist detail gives a regular knit a more polished shape, so I wear it with straight leg trousers.
QUINCE - Cotton Cashmere Structured Waist Cardigan
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A classic button-front cardigan in 100% cotton, shown here in a soft pale yellow. An easy way to add a little color to a fall neutral outfit.
MADEWELL - Button-Front Cardigan in 100% Cotton
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A white pointelle knit cardigan with a fitted shape. I like it with light wash jeans for a clean, easy fall look.
REFORMATION - Ari Pointelle Knit Cardigan
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A black cotton cashmere cardigan with a roll neck and small buttons down the front. A sleek layer I wear over a white tee or on its own.
QUINCE - Cotton Cashmere Roll Neck Cardigan in Black
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A fluffy cream button cardigan in a soft, brushed knit. Cute worn open over a mini skirt or buttoned up as a top.
SNDYS - Fluffy August Button Top
 
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The same cotton button-front cardigan in black. It looks great tucked into baggy jeans with the buttons done up.
MADEWELL - Button-Front Cardigan in 100% Cotton
 
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A gray button-front cardigan with a round neckline and a fitted, cinched waist. It looks great over a simple tee with wide-leg pants.
DISSH - Martha Marle Cinched Cardigan
 
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A relaxed taupe crewneck sweater in cashmere. It's a cozy, easy layer that works with jeans or trousers.
REFORMATION - Cashmere Boyfriend Sweater
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A classic cashmere crewneck that comes in several colors, including heather gray, navy and black. It's an easy base layer for fall.
J.CREW - Perfect Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
 
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A warm teak brown polo sweater with a collar and a short button placket. It's a cozy knit that dresses up easily with trousers.
Mongolian Cashmere Button Polo Sweater in Teak
 
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A sleeveless knit top with a mock neck, shown in olive and black. It's a nice layering piece under a cardigan or blazer.
THE WHITNEY TOP
 
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A soft crewneck knit that I'd wear in navy or black. It's a simple, easy sweater to layer under a blazer or coat.
Crewneck Top in Modal Light with Cashmere Lamé
 
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A fitted black sleeveless knit top with a boat neckline. It's a sleek base under a cardigan or a long coat.
VIREYA BLACK BOAT NECK KNIT TOP

Long Dusters & Sweater Coats

Longer layers that make a simple outfit look finished, from duster cardigans to sweater coats in black, brown, burgundy and grey.

 
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A long black duster cardigan in Australian merino wool. It falls past the knee and instantly dresses up jeans and a simple tee.
Australian Merino Wool Duster Cardigan in Black
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A floor-skimming black duster cardigan. I would style it open over dark jeans and boots for a long, lean line.
THE LEXI CARDIGAN
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A cozy sweater coat in rich chocolate brown. Brown outerwear is my favorite way to warm up a neutral fall outfit.
Jessica Sweater Coat
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A long vegan suede coat in a deep burgundy. It is my pick if you want a statement piece that still works with dark denim and black boots.
Vegan Suede Long Coat
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A double-faced merino wool wrap coat with a draped collar and a belt. It cinches in at the waist and keeps the whole outfit warm and polished.
Double-Faced Merino Wool Draped Collar Short Wrap Coat in Cocoa Melange
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A heather charcoal belted coat with a hood and a long, easy line. A cozy grey option when black feels too heavy.
ARLON COAT - HEATHER CHARCOAL
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