Short-Sleeve Cardigans Are In—Shop Our 18 Favorites

last updated 14 August 2019

Although this trend seems simple, it is one I am very excited to be writing about. When cardigans became a thing again sometime last year, I instantly joined the bandwagon, swapping cropped tops for cropped cardigans, wearing them more as shirts and less as an extra layer. The look always came across as smart and forward—two things that are always a goal in my book.

Well, fast-forward to today and the spring/summer version of this must-have sweater trend is here. It's basically the same, but a bit more seasonal: short sleeve cardigans. No, this is not that revolutionary, but it's a top style that once you try, you won't be able to quit. Come summer, I plan on wearing short sleeve cardigans with everything from jeans to slip skirts buttoned up as a top. So whenever you get tired of your white T-shirts, tank tops, or fussy blouses, rest assured that short sleeve cardis are your new best friend and you can thank me for that singlehandedly. Just kidding. Kind of.

Ahead, shop a handful of some of my favorite short sleeve cardigans—ones that if you don't buy today, I will tomorrow, so act fast.

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Storets

Mackenzie Puff Sleeve Crop Cardigan

You'll need this in the green too.

ASOS

Short Sleeve Button Front Cardigan

And you'll need this one in all four colors it comes in.

For Love + Lemons

Alanis Cropped Cardi

Tell me this didn't put a smile on your face.

Stelen

Analiese Short Sleeve Fuzzy Cardigan

Replace your white T-shirt with this for the rest of the season.

Simon Miller

Senoia Sweater

Slime green is the color trend that won't quit.

Lovers + Friends

Nancy Mini Cardigan

Meet your new going-out top.

Maryam Nassir Zadeh

Zahra Cardigan

An outfit that will go down in history.

Woman Within

Perfect Elbow-Length Sleeve Cardigan

Wear this open or closed—both looks feel equally fresh.

Zara

Buttoned Ribbed Cardigan

Yes, yes, and yes to the all-neutral look.

Altuzarra

Anita Cropped Checked Cotton and Silk-Blend Cardigan

Technically this has three-quarter-length sleeves, but it was too cute to not include.

Pleats Please by Issey Miyake

Short-Sleeved Pleated Cardigan

This texture is everything, so is the bubblegum pink.

H&M

Rib-Knit Sweater

Wear this tucked in for a more elevated feel.

Free People

Sand Castle Cardi

The seams on this top are extremely flattering to any shape.

Marc Jacobs

Tweed Cardigan

Not not your grandma's cardigan.

Missoni

Striped Rib-Knit Short Sleeve Cardigan

A classic Missoni knit you'll wear for seasons to come.

Superdown

Tali Top

This outfit is so simple, but so perfect.

Marni

Short Sleeve Cardigan

A vintage feel without all the aimless sifting.

Urban Outfitters

UO First Place Flyaway Cropped Sweater

For the more eclectic of souls.

Victor Glemaud

Short Sleeve Crop Cardigan

The right way to colorblock.
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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and manages Who What Wear's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.