If compliments are what you’re after this spring (whether you’re willing to outwardly admit it or not), a waisted cardigan has to be a part of your regular rotation. Unlike oversized or even super-fitted button-down knits, a waisted cardigan, with its hourglass shape and overall expensive-looking structure, is always the eye-catching element of any outfit. Never will it play second fiddle to whatever skirt, jeans, or trousers you pair with it. It’s consistently the breadwinner.
Because of its continued superiority in the knitwear arena, I wouldn’t judge you for investing significantly in a designer waisted cardigan. Truthfully, I’ve done it myself. But if spending £1000+ on a cashmere version isn’t currently in the cards for you, don’t fret. You don’t, by any means, need to blow your budget—not when H&M has a £38 option in two colours that looks just as expensive as any hyper-luxury waisted cardigan.
H&M’s knit is available in tobacco and cream and features tortoiseshell buttons and a ribbed texture that only adds to its rich appearance. Usually, a piece this good would have already sold out by the time someone called it out and brought attention to it. Fortunately for all of you, though, I check H&M on days when new items drop, allowing me to catch this find early—so early, in fact, that both colours are still available in every size. I call that a modern miracle.
After you’ve snatched up one in each colour, come back here and scroll through more compliment-worthy H&M new items for spring.
More H&M new arrivals to shop:
Wearing a poplin shit buttoned all the way up will really make this collarless blazer shine.
This went into my basket so fast.
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Short-Sleeved Cardigan
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Wide Linen-Blend Trousers
I can think of so many chic spring garden parties this whole look would look fabulous at.
The trousers will also look super classic worn with a plain white tee.
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Oversized Poplin Shirt
When I say I want a stripe shirt that rivals The Row—this is wha I mean.
Slim belts are trending right now.
These look exactly like the popular Tod’s Gommino loafers.
Midi skirt season is about to be upon us.
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Wide Linen-Blend Trousers
My wardrobe would be nothing without a pair of wide leg trousers.
I’ll take one in every colour please.
I have these and recommend them to everyone.
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