From early fall through late spring, the cardigan is more than just a practical way to stay warm. With gorgeous colours, embellishments, and prints, it's an easy way to add chic whimsy to your wardrobe staples.

We'd top a dark pencil skirt with a bold coloured cardi for the office, pair dark straightleg jeans with an embellished number for date night, or a cute animal print over a basic LBD for an easy worktime-to-playtime transition.

Take a cue from these cardis:

Bright Colours

Forever 21 Wild Cherry Cardigan C$29.80, TopShop Mustard Knitted Cardigan US$80, ASOS Contrast Cardigan US$51.72

Embellishments

Le Chateau Angora Blend Cardigan with Chain Trim C$39.95, ASOS Tape Military Cardigan US$31.03 (sale), TopShop Knitted Taupe Sequin Embellished Cardigan US$70 (sale)

Animal Print

Forever 21 Wild Cheetah Cardigan C$27.80, Kookai Animal Print Crop Cardigan US$51.42, Precis Zebra Print Cardigan C$61

Which style is your favourite?

by Oendrila Majumder