Fall Cardigan Roundup

Whether you wear it over a t-shirt or collared-shirt, under a blazer or puffy jacket (what?!), the cardigan is one of those all-purpose fall staples that you can never own too many of – the sweater curse be damned.  Thinner versions are great layering pieces, and combined with a suit and tie, make for smart and stylish office attire. We also love the chunkier solid knits that can be pulled over skinny jeans or sweatpants for a casual stroll in the park with your dog.

We’re struggling to find a quality shot of a cardigan and suit, so this is close enough (it’s actually a suit jacket with a cardigan insert).  We’ll leave it to you to devise your own look – don’t be hesitant, it’s not that far from wearing a 3-piece suit.  Just don’t match the sweater color identically with the suit, and wear with a 2-button jacket to get the maximum effect.

Vest from Paul Smith fall '09 (left), Scotch and Soda suit jacket with cardigan insert (right)

Kitsune F/W '09 Collection

Drakes London 100% cashmere shawl collar cardigan

Marc by Marc Jacobs mini-check cardigan ($258)

SNS Herning cardigan ($300)

Hyden Yoo blue byron cardigan ($220)

(Right) Loden Dager fall ‘09 runway

Asos cable knit and sweat cardigan ($70)