This Trending Cardigan Is the Key to Looking Classy and Earning Compliments This Spring

As a self-proclaimed minimalist, I’m not someone who usually opts for bold prints or patterns.

Besides the odd animal-print trainer or handbag, most of my clothing remains tonal and pared-back. This does, however, mean that I have to pay extra-special attention to the cut and fit of my clothing to ensure it stays both interesting and expensive-looking.

As spring draws nearer, it would be easy to reach for one of the classic cardigans I already own. Their versatility is undeniable, but with a new season on the horizon, I've been considering something a little more special, and I was finally convinced when I spotted my colleague, shopping editor Florrie Alexander, wearing a waisted cardigan from Nobody's Child that I genuinely mistook for designer.

Whilst hers quickly sold out, I was already firmly on board, and my search was quickly called off when I found Aligne’s Daphne Waisted Cardigan (£119), which looks just as sophisticated and is still more affordable than a lot of its luxury counterparts.

@emmarosethatcher wears the Aligne Daphne Waisted Knit in Navy

@emmarosethatcher wears Aligne's Daphne Waisted Knit in Navy

(Image credit: @emmarosethatcher)

Aligne’s Daphne Waisted Knit currently comes in grey, camel and navy, and is available in UK sizes 4 22, although the navy has very low stock right now. The design features a chic crew neckline and flattering cinched-in waist which curves out to a looser hem, creating that hourglass silhouette.

There's no denying that a waisted cardigan can make the simplest look feel incredibly high-end, but Aligne goes a step further with considered details like tonal buttons that match each colourway, and the perfectly placed split hem will complement all my wardrobe favourites, from wide-leg trousers to poplin skirts.

Aligne Daphne Waisted Knit Cardigan in Grey

(Image credit: Aligne)

Made with a majority blend of organic cotton and wool with just a hint of polyamide for some extra stretch, this natural-fibre knit is sure to last in your wardrobe for many years to come and will keep you much cooler in the spring and summer months compared to synthetic alternatives.

Scroll on to shop Aligne's chic waisted cardigan, and then browse other waisted cardigans, blazers and waistcoats I'm loving at the moment.

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Brittany Davy
Editorial Assistant

As WWW UK’s editorial assistant, Brittany focuses on creating compelling fashion and beauty content for site. She supports the fashion team on shoots and with styling, and works closely with the Managing Editor on recurring columns and franchises. With a particular passion for fragrance—and a personal collection to match—she has a passion for all things fashion, beauty and lifestyle related. Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , Brittany worked as the Shopping Assistant at Reach Plc and across a number publications, including OK!, Notebook, S Mag and The Mirror. In this role, she was responsible for creating on-site beauty and fashion content, compiling shopping grids and campaigns for the print magazine as well as filmed and edited weekly video content for the brand’s social media account.