27 Cardigans That Are—Dare I Say It—Sexy?

Bet you never thought you'd read the words "sexy" and "cardigan" together in the same sentence, but according to pretty much every retailer at this given time, sexy cardigans are the It going-out top of 2020. When we say "sexy," we are referring to a more revealing take on the classic buttoned-up knitwear staple. Instead of crew-necks and minimal designs, we're now seeing plunging necklines, barely there closures, and crops so high, they almost look like bra tops.
To be clear, a cardigan can be sexy even if it's oversize, shows zero skin, and goes down to your knees. However, the 27 cute cardigans ahead are objectively living a little bit on the edge, pushing the boundaries of what a traditional cardigan looks like. These cardigans have big sexy energy. You'll see.
If this image doesn't convince you to buy this cardigan, I don't know what will.
Pistachio still seems to be trending, and this $15 option will ensure you're participating in style.
Not to play favorites, but this is my favorite piece in the bunch.
Paired with a sleek midi skirt, this cardigan is fancy enough to wear to a cocktail party.
Currently, there's nothing I love more than a cardigan-and–bra top situation.
Alessandra Rich always makes the cardigans of my dreams.
I'm sorry, but this cardigan is the coolest thing I've seen all month.
The peekaboo closure on this one is giving me all the feels.
Cutouts are the trend to watch, and this cardigan is the easiest way to wear it right now.
Next up, discover which denim trend celebrities can't stop wearing right now.
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.
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