Zara Cardigan Favorites: 6 Affordable Fall Sweaters

As we all know, trends come and go in cycles. While classic items like cardigans, ballet flats, and crisp button-downs never go out of style, they are back in a big way for 2023. Cardigans, specifically, have been on my mind lately. Even though I already have quite a few in my closet, I’m certainly not opposed to adding a few more! I was recently browsing Zara and was impressed with how many chic styles they have for fall. Whether you are a Brooklyn mom, a Gen Z LA girly, or a classic Chicago lady, there is a Zara cardigan style for everyone!

I first came across Zara when I was living in San Francisco and I’ve been a fan ever since (remember when they didn’t even have a shoppable website?!). I love shopping their fun, trendy, and classic pieces at such an excellent price point. Sometimes it can take a bit of searching, but they have so many great styles! Some of my recent Zara favorites include this colorful matching set, this floral quilted coat, this ivory blazer, and this quilted pants and coat set. Beyond shopping online, there are now Zara stores in 96 countries – lots of opportunities to check things out in person!

How to Style a Zara Cardigan

Before jumping into all the best Zara cardigan finds, let’s start with my favorite ways to style a cardigan.

An Easy Everyday Fall Outfit

First up, creating an easy everyday look. For this type of outfit, I love pairing a classic, feminine cardigan with a sleek button-down, straight-leg denim, and a classic ballet flat. See what I did there? I hit so many of the trends for the season in one simple outfit!

Zara Cardigan and Dress Outfit

You can also transition a summer dress to fall by pairing it with a Zara cardigan. For example, you could layer this maxi dress over a turtleneck, add a thicker cardigan over the shoulders, and pair it with western-style boots.

Fall Mini Skirt Outfit

Another great trend for fall is the mini. I recently bought this mini skirt and wore it to create a chic black and white outfit. However, I have also been pairing it with my favorite eight-dollar tank, this oversized Zara cardigan, and Mary Jane flats.

In my book, there’s really no wrong or right way to style a cardigan. But if you need a few more ideas, check out this post, this post, this post, and this post!

Zara Cardigan Fall Favorites

Admittedly, Zara’s website is full of cardigans that are sure to catch any autumn-loving girl’s eye. But, I know it can sometimes be overwhelming when there are too many choices. So I’ve narrowed it down to just a few of my Zara cardigan favorites for fall!

The Basic Zara Cardigan You Need

Let’s first start with this basic cardigan that is an absolute must-have! This classic style works with denim, over a dress, and paired back to a mod mini. It can be dressed up with a sleek slip dress, statement earrings, and chic mules. Or you can dress this Zara cardigan down with denim shorts, an easy tank, and Chanel flats. I am equally enthralled with this knit cardigan. The pearl buttons add a classy touch and it comes in the sweetest hues.

The Bigger the Better

An oversized cardigan is the perfect fall outfit completer. This pocket cardigan and this knit one are two Zara cardigan favorites of mine at the moment. I love their deep V’s, relaxed bodies, and drop shoulders. These oversized styles feel casual without feeling messy. Plus, they match back to so many items in my closet. I’m already plotting to wear this black cardigan over this knit dress in the near future!

Show Your Stripes

Stripes are my forever favorite. And when it comes to fall dressing, they land in the more the merrier category for me! Zara has two options for striped cardigans that I am currently loving. First up, this classic shrunken-style cardigan. Lady jackets are all the rage this year and this striped sweater is giving off those vibes at an excellent price point. Plus, the gold buttons on this Zara cardigan really elevate the look! I also love this more streamlined, sleek style. The pearl buttons and wrist slits are so pretty and really make it stand out.

Wondering how to style these striped cardigans? Personally, I love a great stripe-on-stripe pairing. I plan on wearing this knit cardigan over the shoulders of this turtleneck sweater that I’ve been loving this fall!

Quick Notes About These Zara Cardigans

Whether it’s your first time browsing Zara cardigan styles or you’re a professional Zara shopper, I thought it might be helpful to share a few quick notes to help you find the right piece from the start.

• Size Range: Most of these cardigans are available in sizes S-XL, with some exceptions (a few only go up to a large and one comes in an XXL.)
• Fit: From my experience, Zara cardigans tend to fit TTS.
• Price: All of these styles are under $70 and many are under $50!
• Shipping: Orders over $70 ship for free.

A Few Others To Love

What else is catching my eye at Zara this fall? This cropped jacket comes in the most beautiful shade of red, this feather blazer is so much fun, and these chunky platforms are such a unique heel shape. And don’t overlook the bags at Zara, there are so many good ones! Right now I am loving this one, this one, and this one.

Beyond Zara, there are so many additional cardigan styles I am currently loving across the World Wide Web. For an on-trend look, this cropped cardigan would look great paired back with high-rise denim. This classic cable cardigan that comes in three colors for the season is such a timeless look. And if you are looking for a bit of color, you’ll want to check out this adorable cardigan and this colorful one!

Fall Fashion

I have always loved creating outfits during the fall – the layering options are endless! For additional fall fashion inspiration be sure to check out my top five fall fundamental pieces, chartreuse finds for fall, and introducing Banana Republic Classics.