Alexa Chung Just Wore a Collared Cardigan—We'll All Be Copying Her Soon -

While I’m all in for a bundled-up look and a cosy casing of layers, after a few months of winter I find myself getting a little tired of styling so many chunky knits and I start to crave a bit of a sleeker silhouette. Keen to maintain the same level of cosiness, but in need of a sharper shape, I’ve made it my mission to track down a knitwear item that can meet all of my criteria. Enter, the collared cardigan.

Already in the wardrobe of Alexa Chung—an easy give away that a trend will be piquing soon—the model and presenter wore her light beige Miu Miu collared cardigan partially unbuttoned and styled over a simple black tee for a smarter take on casual style.

With a neat finish that’s reminiscent of a collared shirt or blouse, this knitwear trend retains a polished energy that its collar-less equivalents simply can’t match. Both preppy and cosy the trending design is smarter than most knits, thus styling well with tailored trousers for a polished weekday look, or worn with jeans to dress them up a bit.

What’s more is that online interest in the garment is spiking at the moment, as Google Trends reports a growing demand for the outfit-enhancing item over the past few weeks—which means that it won’t be long until it’s available to shop all over the high street.

Luckily, there are still plenty of options available to browse through right now. Read on to discover our edit of the best collared cardigans to shop today.