Red is the colour of the season – we told you that months ago – but it can be quite a tricky hue to style. Enter my less-daunting solution: red cardigans. Not as intimidating as a full rouge moment, especially if you’re wardrobe isn’t used to that much colour, red cardigans offer an easier way into the trend. One which is far more wearable arguably, too.
Ushered in by fashion’s favourite celebrities (Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, I’m looking at you), knitted red button downs are having a real moment – and it makes so much sense. Knitwear is the backbone of any good autumn/winter ensemble (literally all I wear on rotation are turtlenecks, sweater vests and – shock horror – cardigans), so why not make them red?
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While the usual grey, navy, black and brown tones tend to be a safe zone for a lot of brands this time of year, you’d need to be living under a rock not to have noticed everyone’s push for red. GANNI, Reformation, ba&sh and Ralph Lauren among them.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 08: Kendall Jenner is seen on October 08, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)Gotham
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 03: Gigi Hadid is seen on November 03, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin
If you still have a few reservations about how to style a red cardigan (what with them being so bold and all), I’m here to remind you that it’s really no different nor more difficult than any other shade. Take Hadid’s lead and opt for mom jeans, a red T-shirt and some loafers. Or, be inspired by Jenner’s all-black wide-leg trousers look with the pop of colour draped over her shoulders. Both chefs kiss.
Below, shop the 13 best red cardigans according to a senior fashion writer.
For more from GLAMOUR UK’s Senior Commerce Writer Georgia Trodd, follow her on Instagram @georgiatrodd. Looking for other fashion trends? See here for the seven shoes you’ll see everywhere, satin midi skirts, and winter capsule wardrobe essentials. There’s also jewellery trends, quiet luxury and silver trousers.