You might already know that there's a grandpa sweater trend running strong (Selena Gomez happens to be quite good at pulling it off [1]), but cardigans with buttons in particular have become prominent this season. On the Spring 2019 runways [2], the message seemed to be to abandon your pullover for a cardigan, whether tight-fit or oversize, chunky and knitted in one color, or fuzzy with a graphic pattern. And if you like your look in the form of a set — complete with a matching tank or shirt — there are plenty of those to go around, too.
Perhaps it was the catwalk encouraging the street style stars [3] or vice versa, but in between shows, everyone seemed to be up on the cardigan beat, too. Ahead, we're breaking down the styling tips we've got for wearing one and showing you what the Spring 2019 version looks like; but you don't have to wait. This easy-to-pull off sweater trend [4] is happening right now.
On the Streets
Style a graphic print in Fall tones with unexpected pink pants and heels.
Work a bold-shouldered, vintage-inspired cardigan buttoned-up with animal print pants and strappy heels. This no-fuss look, with nothing underneath, is decidedly sexy.
Find one that's part of a skirt-suit set [6], another highly popular look that's all over the streets.
Let a printed turtleneck — that matches your cardigan in shade — peek out from underneath, and style with jeans.
Go the Anna Wintour route and let one sit properly on your shoulders with just the top button clasped. Funk-ify this look when you mix prints.
Invest in a trendy cardigan made for showing off. This mixed-fabric option is the star of the show, so tucking it into a classic print like leopard allows it to stand out.
Wear one that's more fitted to your body underneath a blazer and matching slacks. It can be the foundation to your makeshift suit.
Be bold about colors and think about coordinating bold shades that wouldn't normally work. Slime green [7], mustard yellow, and cherry red is a good place to start.
Wear one with oversize buttons and voluminous sleeves for a look that's a touch quirky.
Tuck a slouchy, live-in style into silk, tapered PJ pants and complete with printed loafers.
Find one in a print that's perhaps slightly similar to a skirt you already own, and polish off the look with mules.
Go for grunge in distressed denim and combat boots, your cardigan topping everything off.
Let the shade of your cardigan determine all your accessories, and wear it with neutral, khaki-colored pants or jeans.
Brown and bright red meet in perfect harmony when you're accessorizing with any kind of animal print — be it on your shoes or bag. It would be smart to invest in an easy cardigan in a color like this one.
Let your cardigan play "hush-hush" to a wild, eccentric crop top that bares your belly. To keep things as modest as possible down below, opt for some plaid pants.
Wear a vibrant cardigan with a cool vintage tee and high-waisted jeans. This look works just as well with pumps as it does with combat boots.
On the Runway
At Tory Burch Spring 2019 [8]
At Kate Spade New York Spring 2019 [9]
At Monse Spring 2019
At Marc Jacobs Spring 2019 [10]
At Prabal Gurung Spring 2019 [11]
Shop Cardigans
Zara Striped Cardigan [12] ($50)
Marc Jacobs V-Neck Cardigan
Marc Jacobs V-Neck Cardigan [13] ($450)
Zara Cardigan With Buttons
Zara Cardigan With Buttons [14] ($30)
Topshop Leopard Print Cardigan
Topshop Leopard Print Cardigan [15] ($45, originally $75)
Alexa Chung Oversize Wool Cardigan
Alexa Chung Oversize Wool Cardigan [16] ($400)
Rhie Magna Cardigan
Rhie Magna Cardigan [17] ($525)
La Ligne Martha Cardigan
La Ligne Martha Cardigan [18] ($350)
Zara Woven Oversize Cardigan
Zara Woven Oversize Cardigan [19] ($70)
Tory Burch Thea Cardigan
Tory Burch Thea Cardigan [20] ($398)
J.Crew Sylvia Wool Wrap Cardigan
J.Crew Sylvia Wool Wrap Cardigan [21] ($82)
Prada Intarsia Wool and Cashmere Blend Cardigan
Prada Intarsia Wool and Cashmere Blend Cardigan [22] ($1,140)
Zara Cardigan With Buttons
Zara Cardigan With Buttons [23] ($36)
Novis Jagger Cropped Hand Knit Cardigan
Novis Jagger Cropped Hand Knit Cardigan [24] ($1,250)
Marc Jacobs Cable Cardigan
Marc Jacobs Cable Cardigan [25] ($575)
Joie Jewlina Cardigan
Joie Jewlina Cardigan [26] ($248)
ModCloth Collectif Thorn This Way Cropped Cardigan
ModCloth Collectif Thorn This Way Cropped Cardigan [27] ($35, originally $55)
Gucci Oversize Grosgrain Trimmed Silk Crepe De Chine Cardigan
Gucci Oversize Grosgrain Trimmed Silk Crepe De Chine Cardigan [28] ($1,800)
Proenza Schouler PSWL Wool Blend Jacquard Cardigan
Proenza Schouler PSWL Wool Blend Jacquard Cardigan [29] ($695)
Topshop Check Cropped Cardigan
Topshop Check Cropped Cardigan [30] ($55)
Zara Cardigan With Metallic Thread
Zara Cardigan With Metallic Thread [31] ($70)
Zayan the Label Nicola Cardigan
Zayan the Label Nicola Cardigan [32] ($285)
Toga Pulla Mohair Jacquard Cardigan
Toga Pulla Mohair Jacquard Cardigan [33] ($615)
