Is it possible for a sweater to take over your mind, body, and soul? That’s precisely what happened to me once Marni’s striped mohair cardigan entered the scene. Deliciously fluffy and appealingly oversized, it was such a breakout star of the Italian label’s SS/21 collection, that celebs have been flocking to it in droves. A “boring” staple rarely receives so much attention, but maybe that’s a testament to how transformative a statement piece can be. Marni’s version has been on my wishlist since the summer, but with a $1,000 price tag, that’s likely where it’ll stay. For now, I’m scratching the itch by browsing for inexpensive, equally quirky alternatives and window-shopping for ones I dream of wearing. Below I’m sharing the results of my research by presenting all of the coolest cardigans I’ve discovered thus far, along with a few of the looks that have inspired my obsession—scroll down to see what I mean.
Enter my holy grail sweater. Fuzzy and striped I could imagine someone like Kurt Cobain wearing this in the 90s.
The addition of a trucker hat really sets this look off.
This new silhouette has caused quite a stir this season. It’s like part top, part sweater, so you could easily throw it on with a midi skirt as well as a pair of loose jeans.
Cropped, vibrant, and chunky—what’s not to love about this? It’s only fitting that it’s styled with statement pants.
Should you decide Marni’s cardigan is in your budget, I stand by this pink and orange colorway.
