From princesses to politicians, everyone knows the cardigan is a closet mainstay.
It’s the wardrobe staple every style icon has worn at least once, from Princess Diana to Michelle Obama. A piece so beloved that Taylor Swift devoted an entire song to it. That’s right, we’re talking about the cardigan.
No matter how old you are, where you’re from, or what your personal style is, one thing is certain: Support for the cardigan is bipartisan. So for all of you cardigan lovers out there (and those of you dipping your toe into the button-up sweater waters for the first time), we’ve rounded up some of our favorite celeb looks topped with the classic layer. Once you’ve perused all of these outfits, you’ll be a lifetime cardigan convert. And since we imagine you’ll want to get your own versions of these cardigans buttoned up ASAP, we’ve also included some practically perfect dupes from Talbots, which has been the guardian of the cardigan since 1947.
Princess Diana
More than a quarter-century after her tragic death, Lady Di is still the cardigan queen (or should we say, princess?) of our dreams. This pretty-in-pink look shows the princess at her best: She looks happy, carefree, and ready to spring up from those stairs to take little William and Harry for ice cream. We’ll take a scoop of strawberry to coordinate with this sweet sweater.
Talbots Charming Cardigan in Aurora Pink
Talbots carries a near identical version of Princess Diana’s look to give you the perfect pop of pink.
$79.50 at Talbots
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah has us singing purple’s praises in this gorgeous, jewel-toned cardigan. It’s a bold choice to pair multiple shades of the same color, but the combination of the cardigan with a violet blouse and plum-hued pants is a stellar lesson in color coordination.
Talbots Ribbed V-Neck Cardigan in Biscayne…
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