The Most Expensive-Looking Cardigans on the High Street for Spring 2026 Leave a comment

I don’t want to jinx it, but if the recent stretch of sunshine and slightly milder temperatures are anything to go by, spring finally feels within reach. After months of heavy coats and endless layering, I’m more than ready to lighten things up—and with a new season comes the return of the pieces that make getting dressed feel easy again. For me, that means linen trousers, ballet flats and, most importantly, a really great cardigan.

Few items capture the spirit of transitional dressing quite like a cardigan. Once considered a slightly overlooked wardrobe staple, the style has undergone a quiet fashion revival in recent seasons. Last year, waisted cardigans dominated, offering a more tailored, grown-up feel, while this year’s iterations—from funnel-neck styles to preppy collared designs—prove just how versatile the knit has become. Far from frumpy, today’s cardigans feel polished, modern and surprisingly directional.

With that in mind, I set out to refresh my own collection, focusing on styles that look far more expensive than their price tags suggest. From H&M to COS, these are the high-street cardigans that deliver on both quality and style, and feel perfectly suited to spring 2026.