Out Of Thousands Of High Street Jumpers, We’ve Found The Perfect Cardigan

While not, on the surface, the most exciting of items, it seems that the cardigan is 2021's stealth hit. This may be a hangover from what is now the most famous cardigan-related moment of our time, otherwise known as the day Katie Holmes wore Khaite's cashmere set.But all I know is that brands are reporting huge sales of these cosy cover-ups – Sézane sold over 30,000 of one cardi in particular– and it's becoming almost impossible to buy one before they sell out completely.

As it turns out, not all cardigans are equal. I know this because I've realised that & Other Stories has actually designed the most perfect of knits, which is probably why they keep selling out, too. In happy news, the brand does keep re-stocking it and it's available in eight different colours, so hopefully you might have some success.

Why is it perfect? It's the fit – not too snug, not too oversized. It's the length – not cropped but not too long, it hits just below the waist. It has slightly puffed sleeves and it's snuggly without feeling like you're wearing loungewear. It's just perfect.

It will also fit just about any wardrobe, given that it's available in everything from black to bright green, white to purple, grey to lilac.

In even better news, & Other Stories will be offering 20% off absolutely everything on site on Black Friday (November 26), so this cardigan of dreams could be yours for just £52.

If, however, you really don't want to wait until Friday, lest the cardigan sell out in every colour and you're left disappointed, I quite understand. Shop it below now, while you still can.