8 Great-Looking Cardigans
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You can leave your jacket in the closet a while longer. Oversize cardigans with fresh features—bold buttons, inventive knits—are a little bit varsity, a little bit edgy. Mr. Rogers, move over.
Daytripper
Bell Sleeves plus a baby doll silhouette equals a shapely knit.
Daytrip by Buckle, $30; Buckle.com
Daytripper
Bell Sleeves plus a baby doll silhouette equals a shapely knit.
Daytrip by Buckle, $30; Buckle.com
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A Chunky Cable Knit
This sweater feels lean and lightweight.
Liz Claiborne, $109; LizClaiborne.com
Liz Claiborne, $109; LizClaiborne.com
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Gentle Curves
The wide collar and rounded hem make this sweater a good substitute for a structured blazer.
Ann Taylor, $128; AnnTaylor.com
Ann Taylor, $128; AnnTaylor.com
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Deep Plum
This cardigan provides an elegant alternative to black.
Vince, $295; Bergdorf Goodman, NYC; 212-753-7300.
Vince, $295; Bergdorf Goodman, NYC; 212-753-7300.
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Standout Details
The collar, buttons, and belt really pop on this cream wool sweater-jacket.
Magaschoni, $366; Bloomingdale's; 800-555-7467.
Magaschoni, $366; Bloomingdale's; 800-555-7467.
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Trim and Sleek
A streamlined top layer has concealed buttons and a peplum in back.
Chaiken, $436; Bloomingdale's; 800-555-7467.
Chaiken, $436; Bloomingdale's; 800-555-7467.
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Hooded Vest
Layered with a cardigan, this look transforms a T-shirt and jeans.
Zero + Maria Cornejo (vest, $271, cardigan, $506); 212-925-3849.
Zero + Maria Cornejo (vest, $271, cardigan, $506); 212-925-3849.
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Dramatic Cashmere Cocoon
With its tortoiseshell details, a stunning look on taller women.
Lana Bilzerian, $1,675; Alan Bilzerian, Boston; 617-536-1001.
— Brooke Kosofsky Glassberg
Lana Bilzerian, $1,675; Alan Bilzerian, Boston; 617-536-1001.
— Brooke Kosofsky Glassberg
From the September 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine