Before you roll your eyes at the return of the cropped cardigan, hear us out—celebrities like Bella Hadid are proving the throwback trend can look incredibly cool when styled correctly. Sure, you can bundle up in your oversize sweaters and chunky knits, but when you need something to throw on over your transitional outfits, this ’90s fashion trend will do the just the trick.
When a piece of clothing can be styled multiple ways, what's not to love? Wear a shrunken cardigan on its own as a top à la Bella Hadid, or style it over a chic blouse or a dress—we promise you can’t go wrong with this lightweight sweater. Your options are truly endless. Convinced yet? Shop our favorites on the market below, just in time for fall.
Roberto Collina
Cropped Cardigan
Wear this over a silk camisole.Available in sizes XS to L.
Akris Punto
Cropped Cardigan
We love this top-button closure.Available in sizes 2 to 12.
Love Moschino
Heart Button Cropped Cardigan
How adorable are these buttons?Available in sizes 36 to 44.
LPA
Cropped Cardigan
So chic.Available in sizes XXS to XL.
Urban Outfitters
Jem Cropped Cardigan
We love this color.Available in sizes XS to XL.
Torn
Cropped Cardigan
How cool are these button details?Available in sizes P to L.
3.1 Phillip Lim
Ribbed Cropped Cardigan
This sweater is so cool.Available in sizes XS to L.
Sejour
Easy Cropped Cardigan
Wear these over a dress or a tank top.Available in sizes 0X to 3X.
City Chic
Frill Ride Cardigan
We love these ruffle shoulders.Available in sizes XS to XXL.
Eileen Fisher
Boxy Organic Linen Cardigan
Perfect for fall.Available in sizes 1X to 3X.
Simon Miller
Thalia Sweater
Fall in love with this color.Available in sizes 0 to 4.
Opening Ceremony
Cropped Cable-Knit Wool-Blend Cardigan
The sweater you’ll wear all fall (and winter) long.Available in sizes XS to L.
Vince
Cropped Ribbed Wool and Cashmere-Blend Cardigan
Cozy up in this.Available in sizes XS to XL.
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini
Cropped Cardigan
You’ll turn heads in this cardigan.Available in sizes 38 to 48.
M Missoni
Knitted Cardigan
Throw this on as an extra layer.Available in sizes 36 to 44.
Mes Desmoiselles
Mauri Knitted Cardigan
Say hello to your favorite sweater.Available in one size.
Trust us—you won’t regret having these in your wardrobe when layering up for fall.