Plus Size Cardigans
Cardigans are one of our favorite pieces of fashion for their versatility and convenient, instant warmth. When it comes to plus-size cardigans, though, comfort still needs to be key. If you know your jacket size, it’ll be the same as your cardigan size. Have all your measurements at-the-ready and you’re ready to find plus-size cardigan sweaters that fit you perfectly. There are so many styles to choose from, too, so read up on our variety to find the one that suits you best.
Plus-Size Cardigans for Your Personal Style
Plus-size shrugs are a style that became popular in the ‘90s are seeing resurgence. They are a simple wrap-around that can either drape across your arms only or drape down your back. Often shrugs are great with cocktail dresses, bodycon dresses, and fit-and-flare styles. Plus-size open cardigans feature a neckline that simply drapes around and down your front without a zipper, buttons, or any style of closure. Most long sweater cardigans feature this styling and go really well with casual workwear and bohemian maxi dresses and maxi skirts. Cardigan sweaters with buttons, like a schoolboy blazer style cardigan, offer a studious look popularized with menswear looks of the ‘30s and ‘40s. If you’re looking for more of a tomboy look, seek out cowl neck cardigan sweaters, chunky cardigans, and button-front styles with oversized buttons. All of these styles mimic the menswear look.
Plus-Size Cardigans for Any Season
Springtime is a great time for wearing short or cropped cardigans for the right amount of warmth and coverage on blustery days. Plus-size cotton cardigans make a great layer (especially around Easter) and when worn with fit-and-flare or A-line style dresses. Short sleeve plus-size cardigans and lightweight cardigans are also great styles for springtime. In the fall, we recommend looking for fall cardigans of darker colors, like maroon, olive, brown and black. The length is really up to you, but we love plus-size cardigans with pockets and long, chunky, or oversized cardigans that can act as layers or even jackets in a pinch. Plus-size summer cardigans are typically made of cotton, silk, s