Buttoned up: 15 of the best cardigans – in pictures

A lightweight knit is a layering hero for October and beyond. Choose a block colour or a contrast stripe for a sophisticated take on a classic

Cable, £34.90, uniqlo.com

Black, £29.99, mango.com

Cropped, £85, cos.com

Pink, £87, stories.com

Khaki cashmere,£169, massimodutti.com

Taupe, £95, arket.com

Striped trim, £85, vintage Sandro, rokit.co.uk

Grey cashmere, £170, riseandfall.co

Lilac, £130, americanvintage-store.com

Rust, £155, toa.st

Blue, £300, acnestudios.com

Forest green, £129, kiltane.com

Contrast trim, £165, Claudie Pierlot, theoutnet.com

Merino, £225, johnsmedley.com

Royal blue, £240, lagranni.com