Six of the Best long cardigans

Ideal for layering both indoors and out, long-line cardigans can be belted or left free to flow for different effects. Stephanie Smith picks out her favourites.
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Sep 2010, 16:15 BST
Updated 6th Oct 2010, 14:06 BST

Grey cable front cardigan

FROM: Wallis (0845 1214520)

PRICE: 38

COMMENT: Bang on-trend pale nude colour and lovely ribbed sleeves and furled collar effect, all making this the perfect autumn cardi.

SUITS: All, including curvy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Tan long strap bag, 6, Matalan.

Fitted fur front cardigan

FROM: Next

PRICE: 50

COMMENT: What an amazing buy this is, sleek and furry. Try with metallic nude top and filmy skirt for boho ethereal texture.

SUITS: Slim and boyish figures.

KEY ACCESSORY: Sequin cross body bag, 28, Accessorize.

Grey pattern cardigan

FROM: Marks & Spencer

PRICE: 49.50

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COMMENT: There's a lovely crafted, home-made feel to this cardi, ideal to team with furry boots and tunics and a faux fur hat.

SUITS: All shapes and sizes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Shearling cross body, 89, Marks& Spencer.

Charcoal Fairisle cardigan

FROM: Monsoon (this month)

PRICE: 70

COMMENT: Fairisle is massive this autumn as the traditional hand-made look comes to the fore. This would look fab teamed with this season's purple.

SUITS: Pear shapes and petites.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black stud shoulder messenger bag, 49, Freemans.

Grey stud detail cardigan

FROM: Et Vous at Matalan

PRICE: 22

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COMMENT: A clever cardi with its almost chainmail effect knit pattern and the studs clasping it shut at the chest. Ideal over a tunic or jeans.

SUITS: All, especially pear shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Military madness bag, 35, Accessorize.

Grey embellished cardigan

FROM: Monsoon (in this month)

PRICE: 35

COMMENT: Lovely shape, super-sleek colour and fabulous collar embellishment mean that this is a great cardi for going out.

SUITS: All, especially full and curvy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Beaded pouch, 40, Accessorize.