This season, the cardigan is getting a smart little upgrade! Meet the scarf cardigan - or, as I would like to call it, the scardigan. Will it catch on? Probably not. But meet the clever little knit that combines two wardrobe essentials into one effortless layer - perfect as the weather starts to be a little more unpredictable.
Sitting somewhere between a classic cardigan, a scarf and a styling trick - the nifty piece is exactly what your transitional wardrobe has been waiting for.
The beauty lies in its versatility - you can wear the scarf loosely draped around your neck when there’s a little chill in the air, wrap it over your shoulders for a bit of extra drama, or sling it off entirely when the British weather inevitably changes its mind.
This is a one stop shop to adding shape and a bit of interest to an otherwise simple outfit. A soft knit can be slung into a handbag or draped on the back of a chair until needed.
And the high street is awash with brilliant options from M&S through to good old H&M, offering their take on the style staple from just £11.
Style yours with denim for ease, or a patterned midi-skirt to lean into the grandma-esque chicness (after all, she is our current style icon!)
In short - this is one knit, one accessory and endless outfit possibilities. Consider your autumn layering officially sorted.
The best scarf cardigans to shop now…
Air-Yarn Scarf Neck Button Through Cardigan
Marks & Spencer
Let's face it, we never met a Marks & Spencer knit we didn't want to add to our basket (along with copious amounts of Percy Pigs).
Green Scarf Detail Long Sleeve Knit Look Top
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In case you hadn't noticed, chartreuse is having a serious moment. Surprisingly not as tricky to wear as you might suspect, team with navy for a seriously grown-up colour combo.
Tie-Scarf Wool Cardigan
Ralph Lauren
Of course, Ralph Lauren have an iteration of this preppy knit, in super chic grey no less. Pair with bloomer shorts while the sun is still shining.
Wool Cardigan
Miu Miu
Because a girl can dream ok? And this girl is dreaming hard of a sumptuously soft and seriously cool Miu Miu knit for her autumnal wardrobe.
Scarf-Detail Round-Neck Cotton-Blend Cardigan
Whistles
This rich chocolate brown knit comes with a detachable scarf, and I'll be wearing mine with moody checks - as spotted all over the AW26 runways.
Knitted Scarf Cardigan With Wool in Charcoal
Topshop
Not just a scarf cardigan, a hood! A hood cardigan! A hoodigan! I'll stop now.
Dark Brown Brushed Knit Scarf Detail Short Sleeve Top
New Look
Very into the Alexa Chung energy of this New Look iteration, which looks as if you've slung a jumper on top of your jumper. Very cool.
Cashmere-blend Scarf-Detail Jumper
H&M
All right, technically a scarf jumper, but I'm big into the Quiet Luxury energy of this super soft cashmere number.
Chocolate Brown Cosy Soft Touch Crew Neck Sweatshirt with Neck Scarf
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This seriously cool staple is on sale - run, don't walk!
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