A good cardigan is the one thing that gives you options when it comes to transitional dressing. They’re easy to pull on and off, can be worn buttoned open or closed to regulate your temperature, and tied around your waist or the sleeves pushed up when you feel warm.
M&S
Crew neck cardigan with wool, £28, by Marks and Spencer
The real beauty of a good cardigan at this time of year, though, is that it lets you carry on wearing your favourite summer tops for longer.
Crew Neck Cardigan With Wool 
Crew Neck Cardigan With Wool
As to the style and shape to wear now, if you are looking to buy yours, there is only one way to go, and that is boxy, pared-back in style and cropped to just below the waistline – much like a Chanel jacket – and this Marks and Spencer cardigan “with wool” is the way to go to get the look.
Crew Neck Cardigan With Wool 
Crew Neck Cardigan With Wool Crea Neck Cárdigan With Wool
Crea Neck Cárdigan With Wool
I say that because though M&S describe this as “Crew Neck Cardigan With Wool” in reality, the “with wool” part is very misleading because the wool content is just 8%, while the oil-based synthetic content is 92%.
That said, this cardigan with its crew neck, button-up front and cropped shape exactly fits the prevailing fashion silhouette.
Crew Neck Cardigan With Wool
Crew Neck Cardigan With WoolCredit: Courtesy of Marks and SpencerCrew Neck Cardigan With Wool 
Crew Neck Cardigan With Wool
Whether you buy the version in a spot-on shade of oatmeal – which is selling fast -or the version in dark aubergine, this cardigan will look excellent layered over a T-shirt or blouse, styled with a pair of dark denim or light coloured barrel jeans, and topped – when the time comes – with a trenchcoat or car coat, two styles we will also be seeing a lot of this autumn.
If, like me, you’re someone who prefers longer-lasting natural fibres, and would rather spend a bit more on something you know you will wear styled many ways, over many years, I’ve also included my favourite higher-quality version of this cardigan shape, from Cos. It comes in 100% merino wool, and is available in six colours including yellow, cobalt blue, black and the grey shown here.