I don’t mean to alarm you, but it seems the maxi cardigans I owned from Brandy Melville and Forever 21 between roughly 2010 and 2015 are back. I suppose it was only to be expected, given we’re doing peplums again, and Amal Clooney said high-low dresses are okay. I will say, though, I draw the line at a black-and-white chevron resurgence. (Though, I suppose a quiet interpretation à la Missoni is just about acceptable to me.)

Anyway: maxi cardigans. In case you missed their first go-around, these are extra-long cardigans that fall somewhere between your knee and your ankle. Every cool and mainstream brand has one or two on offer this season, and fashion girls are making it look incredible. Because of the longline design, this style can sometimes feel overwhelming. The solution to this is as old as time: Wear them with a pair of heels—you get bonus points for a trendy square toe. That way, the silhouette is nice and balanced, and the look is squarely 2026.

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