Charming Spring Knits

A well considered spring wardrobe always begins with the right knit, light enough to layer yet polished enough to wear on its own from morning through evening. This season’s styles feel especially charming, with soft pastel hues like pistachio, butter yellow, and blush paired with delicate pointelle textures, slim cardigans, and airy cashmere blends that drape beautifully without adding weight. There are so many elevated options at accessible price points that look far more luxurious than they are, making it easy to refresh your wardrobe now and transition seamlessly into warmer days ahead. For those looking to invest, designers are offering some majorly drool-worthy pieces, from featherlight cashmere to refined silhouettes and timeless crewnecks in fresh, sorbet inspired shades that feel both modern and enduring, the kind of knits you will reach for season after season.

• Apologies in advance because this pistachio embroidered cardigan is almost sold out, but it's the prettiest shade of green with tonal floral embroidery that feels so special. (I'm wearing the XS.) So easy to wear buttoned up with white jeans like I did above. My straight-leg jeans above are the perfect thickness and nice and long, but size up.
• This pointelle embroidered cardigan is a similar concept to my sweater, and gorgeous in a blue and white floral. Drape it over a white dress for brunch or wear it open with the matching tank and tailored trousers at the office.
• This powder blue cardigan has the chicest contrast trim and structured shape. It reads almost like a little jacket, so it works beautifully over dresses or paired with tailored trousers and a silk cami. An older version of this cardigan was a reader favorite in 2025 (seen here) and I also love this elevated mesh version.
• I love the sunset-colored stripes on this knit top. It's a gorgeous layering piece now with jeans and a blazer, and will look equally stunning solo with a linen skirt come summer.
• Talk about a showstopper. This butter yellow crystal-embellished cardigan from Oscar de la Renta is covered in the most beautiful floral clusters. A splurge worthy of your most special occasions. I'm also drooling over this pink and green short-sleeved sweater.
• Red gingham in knit form? Yes please. This cheerful matching set is perfect for a dinner in the backyard or farmer's market, and each piece works beautifully on its own (the top with white jeans, the trousers with a simple tee).
• This olive embellished cardigan is stunning, and a more affordable take on this look. Pair with the beaded shell or wear on its own as a top. The olive is an unexpected color for spring that pairs beautifully with cream, white, or denim.
• A linen V-neck cardigan in deep indigo is the kind of wardrobe staple that works overtime. I got the XS, but could have possibly sized up for a more relaxed fit.) Button it up as a top with trousers for the office (I plan to wear mine with these!), or throw it over a white sundress on cooler evenings.
• I'm wearing this lightweight cashmere sweater in the prettiest sky blue as I type. (It's fitted and runs true to size.) It's a bit more fitted around the waist than my other cashmere tees from J.Crew, making it extra flattering with high-waisted pants or skirts. Some of this brand's cashmere isn't very soft, but these tees are super soft and the most gorgeous fit and colors!
• I'm obsessed with the pink chevron stripes on this crochet knit top. It's the kind of piece that looks effortless with white jeans and sandals, or grab the matching skirt for a full set moment.
• Sporty meets polished in this coral striped merino polo from Me+Em. I'd style it with a cream blazer and tailored trousers for a fresh take on office dressing, or with a tennis skirt on weekends.
• I just scooped up the softest cotton-silk knit shell in the prettiest pale blue. I love sleeveless tops like this as a polished alternative to a knit tee or tank without sacrificing comfort. I also got the matching cardigan for more styling options.
• The scalloped neckline on this faded rose cable knit cardigan is such a pretty detail. The cotton cashmere blend is luxurious, and I love it with a gingham skirt and flats for a feminine spring weekend look.
• If you love a textured knit, this ivory collared cardigan with its open-stitch pattern is so chic. The notched lapels give it a slightly tailored feel. Gorgeous with wide-leg linen pants and a simple cami underneath.
• Delicate eyelet detailing makes this white cropped cardigan feel so feminine and spring-ready. Layer it over sundresses and camis now, and it will transition perfectly into warm summer evenings with a silk slip skirt.
• Chic contrast trim elevates this crochet cardigan from simple to polished. I'd wear it buttoned up as a top with high-waisted trousers, or open over a simple tank for weekend errands.
• How fun is the face-framing collar on this pink polo jumper? The cotton cashmere knit is wonderfully lightweight, and it looks amazing with a printed midi skirt or simple white jeans for a colorful spring Saturday.
• Tuck this olive chevron knit tank into high-waisted jeans now and layer a linen blazer on top. The subtle sheen and square neckline make it polished enough for dinner with just a great pair of earrings. (I saw this in their Charleston store and it's beautiful!)
• Every spring wardrobe needs a go-to cashmere cardigan, and this ballet pink version is perfection. (I have it in two colors.) Throw it over a floral dress at a garden lunch, or button it up with trousers for the office. So soft.

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