A good cardigan is surprisingly hard to find. And a good, affordable cardigan is even harder. While it's probably a good idea to invest in quality knits that will keep you cozy all winter, sometimes you just want a cardigan you can toss on and not really have to worry about (the pilling, the snagging, the stains, the hand-washing), and that's where these budget-friendly finds come into play.
I've rounded up 10 cardigans in some of the season's most sought after colors (according to you guys! mustard yellow! camel! blush!) that look good and cost less than $30! I've seen a lot of these in person and own a few, too, so I've included little notes in the descriptions. Scoop these up ASAP - the popular colors and styles always seem to go fast!
1. Mossimo Cardigan, $24.99 (comes in 10 colors!)
2. Napa Valley Textured Cardigan, $32.99 in 7 colors (save $10 with code TAKE10)
3. Juniors SO Solid Boyfriend Cardigan, $21.99 in 8 colors (save $10 with code TAKE10)
4. Napa Valley Raglan Cardigan, $29.99 in 4 colors (save $10 with code TAKE10)
5. Fashipap Grandad Cardigan, $6.09 + $5.49 shipping, 15 colors (Gets great reviews! I own mustard, charcoal, cream and wine. Warm, not scratchy, washes well. I got the M/L for the oversized fit. I've only purchased from Fashipap - read reviews if shopping this item from other sellers.)
6. Old Navy Open Front Longline Sweater, $32 plus 20% off online. I tried this on in store, looks nice and feels soft!
7. BP Rib Knit Cardigan, $24.49 in 2 colors (I own the camel. Just a great classic in the perfect shade of camel tan. Keep checking back as this item is frequently restocked)
8. A New Day Cocoon Cardigan, $22.99 in 10 colors. I saw these in store - not very thick, but nice and soft. And sometimes you don't want that extra bulk anyways.
9. A&F Textured Cardigan, $46.80 plus 40% off in 5 colors
10. Forever 21 Longline Cardigan, $27.90 in 3 colors. This was the only blush pink cardigan I could find! Why is this popular color so elusive?
1. Mossimo Cardigan, $24.99 (comes in 10 colors!)
2. Napa Valley Textured Cardigan, $32.99 in 7 colors (save $10 with code TAKE10)
3. Juniors SO Solid Boyfriend Cardigan, $21.99 in 8 colors (save $10 with code TAKE10)
4. Napa Valley Raglan Cardigan, $29.99 in 4 colors (save $10 with code TAKE10)
5. Fashipap Grandad Cardigan, $6.09 + $5.49 shipping, 15 colors (Gets great reviews! I own mustard, charcoal, cream and wine. Warm, not scratchy, washes well. I got the M/L for the oversized fit. I've only purchased from Fashipap - read reviews if shopping this item from other sellers.)
6. Old Navy Open Front Longline Sweater, $32 plus 20% off online. I tried this on in store, looks nice and feels soft!
7. BP Rib Knit Cardigan, $24.49 in 2 colors (I own the camel. Just a great classic in the perfect shade of camel tan. Keep checking back as this item is frequently restocked)
8. A New Day Cocoon Cardigan, $22.99 in 10 colors. I saw these in store - not very thick, but nice and soft. And sometimes you don't want that extra bulk anyways.
9. A&F Textured Cardigan, $46.80 plus 40% off in 5 colors
10. Forever 21 Longline Cardigan, $27.90 in 3 colors. This was the only blush pink cardigan I could find! Why is this popular color so elusive?
Old Navy of course also has a lot of great choices.