Someone in your childhood surely told you to always bring a sweater. If not, let me be the one to tell you. Always. Bring. A. Sweater. Wherever you go, you never know if it will be chilly or not, so pack a freakin’ plus-size spring cardigan and be prepared for once in your life. (I’m talking to myself here, really.) I’m a huge fan of sweaters, but most of mine are for the fall and winter seasons—not the cool evenings when you just need a little somethin’ to keep you from shivering. So, I went on a search for the cutest plus-size spring cardigans, and I found some gems.
For the same reason you need to stock up on plus-size spring jackets, you need cardigans. Sometimes the air conditioning in a building is too damn high. Sometimes you’re out later than you expected to be, and the temperature drops 20 degrees. And sometimes you just get chilly for no reason at all. (Shout out to my roommate who is always cold.) I can think of zero reasons why you shouldn’t keep a cute cardigan handy at all times. (If you think of one, don’t tell me. I like to live in my ignorant bliss.)
I rounded up 17 of my faves from my plus-size spring cardigan search just for you. From bright, on-trend neon to classic neutrals, there’s a little something for everyone. Seriously, stock up, because the next time you get chilly and don’t have a sweater with you, you’ll only have yourself to blame.
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1. Lasula Bubble Sleeve Oversized Cardigan — $49.49 at Simply Be USA
Available in sizes 8-22

2. Banlieue Peplum Cardigan — $98 at Anthropologie
Available in sizes 1X-3X

3. Striped Open Snap Cardigan — $49 at Addition Elle
Available in sizes X-4X

4. Homegrown Happiness Tomato Cardigan — $55 at Modcloth
Available in sizes XXS-4X

5. Vera Moda Lightweight Cardigan — $35 at ASOS
Available in sizes 14-20

6. Boyfriend Cardigan — $28.99 at Simply Be USA
Available in sizes 4-30

7. Marled Stripe Pima Cotton Duster — $99 at Talbots
Available in sizes XS-3X

8. Playful Performance Polka Dot Cardigan — $55 at Modcloth
Available in sizes XS-4X

9. Oversized Cardigan — $51 at ASOS
Available in sizes 14-24

10. Lightweight Duster — $59.95 at Eloquii
Available in sizes 14-28

11. Apple On Top Knit Cardigan — $55 at Modcloth
Available in sizes XS-4X

12. Linen Cardigan — $42.99 at Simply Be USA
Available in sizes 8-30

13. Bricolage Cardigan — $170 at Anthropologie
Available in sizes 1X-3X

14. Michel Studio Crochet Cardigan — $69 at Addition Elle
Available in sizes 1X-4X

15. Longline Cardigan — $33.49 at Simply Be USA
Available in sizes 4-30

16. Duster Cardigan — $79.99 at Roaman’s
Available in sizes 12-36

17. Cotton Creation Oversized Cardigan — $49 at Modcloth
Available in sizes XXS-4X