Maybe it’s all the ‘90s nostalgia as of late. Perhaps it's the fact that we're spending so much time lounging around the house and working from home. But suddenly cardigans are everywhere and cooler than ever. Which, in our opinion, is a great thing. These button-up (or occasionally zip-up) sweaters have the ability to upgrade anything you're wearing. Pull on a slim, solid style to look a whole lot more polished and put-together. Or throw on a relaxed, freaky patterned one for stylish of-the-moment vibes.

Treat your cardigan like a flannel replacement and layer it over a lightweight T-shirt, push the sleeves up, and pair it with some everyday chinos and sneakers. Or go for a big, chunky one and wear it over a denim shirt with your favorite boots like a genuine tough guy. Those work pants you saw your stylish friend wearing with loafers? These will look great with that fit too.

Go ahead and mix colors and prints. There's an easygoing elegance to wearing a cardigan—even if said sweater is loud and made to stand out. The key is finding one you love because you'll wear it a lot. Like for the rest of winter and probably all through the spring. Because this is your new wardrobe MVP.