The ‘rich girl cardigan’ is selling fast – these are the best ones to buy
THE rich girl cardigan is a chic fashion trend we have seen bouncing around for months now, and it's not going anywhere fast.
The rich girl cardigan trend is one that fans of the clean girl aesthetic may have already been channelling over the last few months, as it simply involves wearing a relaxed, but not slouchy, round neck cardigan with jeans, or a skirt and ballet pumps, for a minimalist look.
The rich girl cardigan trend does have a criteria to follow if you want to achieve the effortless look.
Rich girl cardigans are often structured cardigans with a boxy fit, a round neck, and button-front fastening. They are not skin tight or figure hugging, but a happy medium in between, nor are they longline or oversized.
Another stylistic feature to nail the rich girl cardigan includes chunky buttons - think Chanel vibes.
Boucle fabric is a popular option, or tweed, which means this staple can sometimes also be a happy medium between a blazer and a cardigan.
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One final stylistic note is the length, the rich girl cardigan is shorter in length, and sometimes cropped.
It's a great basic, elevating the most basic ensemble of jeans and a t-shirt, whether you pair it with trainers, ballet pumps, heeled boots, or heels.
In most cases, all you need to wear underneath the cardigan is a round neck t-shirt, long sleeve, or roll neck, depending on how cold you can get.
Don't worry if your t-shirt shows underneath, especially around the collar - we love that look, especially with a crisp white tee.
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Whether you are heading to the office, a weekend shopping spree, or Sunday brunch with pals, this look requires minimal effort but has maximum impact.
High street brands including M&S, River Island, as well as Mango have plenty of cardigans to shop to nail the rich girl cardigan look, while Sezane, Ba&sh, Massimo Dutti and Reformation are the more premium brands to shop the style.
Here are our favourites.
M&S
Cotton Blend Textured Knitted Jacket, £35 from M&S
M&S can be trusted to nail trends, but also deliver failsafe classics, from rich girl cardigans to winter parkas.
The Cotton Blend Textured Knitted Jacket is high on our wishlist as it has garnered over 470 rave reviews from shoppers.
It is available in four shades, black, navy blue, cappuccino and cream, with a textured finish and a woven exterior that creates a ribbed effect and contrast buttons to elevate the look even further.
The structured fit in the weightier fabric, combined with the round neck, pocket detail and sophisticated buttons, makes this our personal favourite.
River Island
Red Stripe Textured Knit Cardigan, £45 from River Island
The Textured Knit Cardigan from River Island is very similar to the M&S design and is also a big nod to the luxury Chanel staple, as well as the nautical theme - with added pop of colour.
Crafted from a cotton and polyester blend, which creates a crochet knit effect that is perfectly lightweight, and breathable, but still holds the rich girl cardigan boxy fit shape.
It boasts a round neck, and contrast stripe detailing across the body of the cardigan, skims the waistline, and features dazzling buttons that stand out against the pillar box red stripe.
We would let this garment do all the talking and layer under a mac, or over a tank top, when paired with jeans and those Arket red mesh pumps.
Arket
Cotton Cardigan, £97 from Arket
Arket straddles the high street and premium brands as the garments are made from high-quality fabrics, and come with a higher price point than the sister brands H&M, Monki and Weekday.
The Cotton Cardigan is a structured design with flared sleeves and a boxy fit.
If you prefer a V-neck to a round neck, this is the garment to nail the rich girl cardigan trend and still honour your style.
The neutral shade is fast selling out, but the red is still available to hop, which was our preferred option to inject the on-trend colourway into our dull wardrobes.
Mango
Pocket tweed cardigan, £35.99 (WAS £59.99) from Mango
Mango has impressed in recent years with the collections looking even more premium than ever before.
One item, in particular, is the Pocket Tweed Cardigan, which boasts the textured tweed fabric that blends the citrus orange hues with soft neutral threads to subtly inject colour into your wardrobe.
The structure of the cardigan is a nod to the rich girl cardigan trend, but we also love the frayed hems around the collar and base of this design, which instantly makes for a more playful outfit.
Sezane
Gaspard Cardigan, £95 from Sezane
Sezane's cardigans have been on our radar for many years, and are more often than not well ahead of fashion trends
The signature design has been crafted from a blend of mohair, baby alpaca and polyamide, while mother-of-pearl buttons have been stitched down the centre.
This cardigan boasts a round neck, and a slightly loose fit around the body, perfect to pair with jeans, a skirt, or trousers, or layer over a dress for a preppy look.
Ba&sh
Gaspard Knitted Cardigan, £260 from Ba&sh
We love ba&sh and while their garments are typically a higher price point, it's sometimes worth investing in timeless staples, and the Gaspard Knitted Cardigan is one of those investment pieces.
The cotton blend fabric is lightweight, breathable and super soft to the touch, while the intricate knitted detail instantly elevates this look.
The cardigan comes in numerous colours, including classic cream, black and navy shades, as well as vibrant apple green and orange. No matter which colour you wear it is a super chic layering essential you can coordinate with any outfit.
& Other Stories
Knitted Cardigan, £65 from & Other Stories
& Other Stories is one retailer we instantly think of when we think of smart tailored pieces, elevated garments that look super expensive, and rich girl aesthetics.
We have long been shopping & Other Stories' knitwear, as it looks much more sophisticated than other designs, it doesn't have the tendency to go bobbly or matted.
We're evidently not the only fans of the brand, as the Knitted Cardigan is almost sold out.
It is made from an alpaca, wool-blend and features added elastane so there is some stretch.
The cardigan provides a loose boxy fit and a larger fit, so we would recommend buying true to size.
New Look
White Stripe Stitch Knit Button Front Cardigan, £29.99, from New Look
New Look has upped its game in recent months as it has a wide selection of uber luxe-looking products, but with affordable price tags - and no one would ever know the difference.
This knit button-front cardigan has garnered high praise from shoppers, as it has received an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, which is impressive.
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It boasts the statement crew neck and long sleeve, as well as the relaxed straight-fit cut you expect from a rich girl cardigan.
It also features a stunning contrast stripe pattern, and chunky buttons to elevate the look even more.
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