Reese Witherspoon got into the holiday spirit by taking a wreath-making class, and while wreaths and holly reflect the essence of the season, her button-up cardigan caught our attention.
Morning show the actress wore a red long-sleeve crochet knit cardigan with beautiful sequined buttons and a delicate rope trim. Other celebrities have also recently embraced these trends – Martha Stewart wore a knitted sweater, and Katie Holmes stepped out in a button-up sweater.
No matter how you style it (open, closed, tucked in, or loose), a cozy button-up cardigan is an easy way to layer up during the holidays without separating from your other formal wear.
Formal button-up cardigans inspired by Reese Witherspoon
- Caslon Textured Pima Cotton Cardigan, $100; nordstrom.com
- Prettygarden Open Front Chunky Knit Sweater, $32–$40 (orig. $40); amazon.com
- Loft Bobble Cable Cardigan, $45 (orig. $75); attic.com
- J.Crew Brushed Cashmere Embellished Sweater, $140 (orig. $218); jcrew.com
- Banana Republic Factory Cable Cardigan, $39 (orig. $130); bananarepublicfactory.com
- Abercrombie Novelty Cable Button Up Sweater Jacket, $72 (orig. $90); abercrombie.com
- Rain and Rose Embellished Faux Pearl Cardigan, $88; nordstrom.com
Jennifer Garner’s green sweater is great for the holidays — similar styles start at $24
Caslon Textured Pima Cotton Cardigan
Nordstrom
$100 at Nordstrom
Very similar to Witherspoon’s sweater, this textured red button-up cardigan would look great at a holiday party. Keep it buttoned up and team it with a black velvet skirt, or leave it open over your favorite cocktail dress for a touch of festive red.
Prettygarden chunky open front knit pullover
Amazon
$40 $32 on Amazon
Taking the crochet style of Witherspoon’s sweater as inspiration, this chunky knit offers a similar vibe. The cardigan is ideal for those who like an oversized cut and like easy maintenance (it can be washed in the washing machine). Plus, it’s available in other holiday colors like wine red, dark green, and several shades of hot cocoa brown.
Loft Bobble Cable Cardigan
Attic
$75 $45 at Loft.com
For those who love the classic cable fisherman pattern, but prefer a silhouette that’s less restrictive than a crew neck, consider this front cardigan. It is available in a beautiful red color with an intricate woven pattern and shimmering threads that catch the light.
Kate Middleton returns to this colorful outerwear trend every winter, and we’ve found similar styles under $50
The holidays allow you to add a little pizzazz to your usual wardrobe rotation while embracing sweater season. Ahead, more embellished cardigans with eye-catching buttons from J.Crew, Banana Republic Factory, Abercrombie and Nordstrom.
J.Crew Cardigan-trimmed brushed cashmere pullover
J.Crew
$218 $140 at J. Crew
Banana Republic Factory Cable Cardigan
Banana Republic Factory
$130 $39 at Banana Republic
Abercrombie Novelty Cable Sweater Jacket
Abercrombie & Fitch
$90 $72 at Abercrombie.com
Cardigan decorated with artificial rain and rose pearls
Nordstrom
$88 at Nordstrom
Categories: Trends
Source: HIS Education