Calvin Klein Pinched V-Neck Cardigan
The first one that I saw was this Calvin Klein cardigan.  The thing I love is the neckline.  It is scrunched up along the edges making the sweater look really feminine.  This long cardigan is a blend of cotton, wool and cashmere so it will keep you warm, but also take you into the Spring when it starts to warm up.  You can find it at Nordstrom’s for $79.

Calvin Klein V-neck Yellow Cardigan

J. Crew Long Cardigan
Long cardigans are still in and they are here to stay.  If you’re looking for a long cardigan for Spring that isn’t as warm, check out the J. Crew long cardigans.  This one in yellow is so pretty.  When you put these on, they feel so light and soft.  It’s a great cardigan to wear around on the weekends when you just want to throw something on.  Buy this for $69.50.

J. Crew Long Cardigan

Neiman Marcus Milly Cardigan
This next sweater is a designer cardigan from Neiman Marcus.  It’s yellow with a navy trim.  Down the middle are these beautiful diamond shapes that decorate the front.  It makes this cardigan look so chic for work.  If you want something different from a solid color, try this one.  You can wear this in place of a blazer or any other work jacket since it looks very sophisticated.  The only downside is the price.  It’s a bit more expensive at $265 but well worth the investment for someone looking for a special piece to add to their wardrobe.

Neiman Marcus Milly Cardigan

Anthropologie Cable Cardigan
This final one is so cute.  It’s more of a mustard cardigan.  It’s cable knit, open in front with no buttons.  It looks great over any dress or just a white shirt with jeans. You instantly look more dressed up because of the great drape in the front.  I would pair it with a chunky necklace to balance out the thickness of the cardigan.  You can get it for only $88, what a deal!

Anthropologie Cardigan

There are so many great styles of cardigans to choose from.  A yellow cardigan is so fun and different so consider one when you are shopping.  Happy shopping!

Length:  First, think about the length.  A ladies long cardigan can fall anywhere from your hips to the top of your knees.  If you are a tall woman, you can get away with something that is a lot longer.  If you are a smaller or petite woman, I wouldn’t go too long unless  you are really skinny.  The length may look overwhelming.  If you’ve seen Mary-Kate or Ashley Olson, you’ve seen how the long cardigan can completely cover a person where only the face is peeking out and you can’t see their bodies.  Ladies – this look doesn’t flatter anyone.  Make sure that the long cardigan falls at a good place, otherwise it will look obvious that you are trying to cover up those hips or thighs.

Material:  This is important because the long cardigan sweater has to drape over your body.  Again, if you are pretty skinny, you can go ahead and buy a thinner material.  Thin cashmere, light wool, or just cotton will work in this case.  However, if you are a bit larger, then you should look for a materials that is firmer and falls better over the body.  Something flimsy will drape all over your body and reveal everything.  Something more solid will allow you to look fashionable and cover up a few of those flaws you are trying to hide.

Banana Republic Long Cardigan

Fit:  This is an important point.  Make sure the cardigan falls, but does not hug your body.  Unless you are a stick, hugging your body will reveal everything.  Buying something too big will make you look larger than you really are.  So, the key is to buy something that will button up easily, but still be a little bit fitted around your thighs and butt.  By doing that, you will find the most flattering cut.

Style:  There are many stylish cardigans these days.  However, for the long one, you want to go with something more conservative.  That’s because you will usually pair it with something flashier underneath.  Going for something with too many ruffles, what I call “bells and whistles” is probably a mistake.  Since the cashmere cardigan already covers up half of your body, you don’t want to add something extra to make it look like your entire body is covered with ruffles or sequins or whatever else.  Choose a solid neutral color and buy a long cardigan in that color.