Cardigan Sweaters for Women Lightweight Open Front Waffle Knit Cardigans Casual Loose Fall Outfits for Women 2025

If you are a woman of a certain age who is currently battling the forces of perimenopause—or full-blown menopause—do yourself a favor and get this cardigan. Actually, get two. I did. I bought the pink one and the black one, because honestly, when you’re sweating one minute and freezing the next, wardrobe flexibility is essential for survival. The waffle print is super cute, but the real magic is that it’s lightweight. Finally—a cardigan that gives you the cozy look without triggering a heatwave strong enough to cook a rotisserie chicken. I can actually wear this in summer and the winter without regretting all my life choices. It also has pockets, which we all know is the only thing keeping some of us hanging on these days. Perfect for holding your phone, a snack, your sanity, or backup undies for when you laugh too hard. I can see myself wearing these year-round—over tank tops in summer, with comfy tees in fall, and during winter when I inevitably turn into a human furnace every 15 minutes. Cute, comfy, breathable, and menopause-friendly. If you’re in the “flash, freeze, repeat” stage of life, this cardigan gets FIVE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for helping me regulate my temperature and my mood. Read more

A lot lighter weight than I expected, so it doesn't hold it's own shape in any way, making it a bit unforgiving as it doesn't skim over the body *at all,* but rather gets caught up and rests on anything that sticks out! lol! It's comfortable though, and a nice way to add some color without adding a lot of bulk and heat. I wear an XL in most things so I ordered this is XL and it fits fine, but I could definitely have gone down a size and been fine. So if you're between sizes, consider sizing down. Read more

Live the waffle knit. Comfy! Brown was not as brown as I would prefer but still kept it. Read more

This sweater is extremely thin. It doesn’t even feel like you’re wearing anything. It might be ok for cool Summer/Spring evenings, but DEFINITELY NOT for cold Winter days! Read more

Soft… comfortable… stylish….cozy… Read more

Nice lightweight cardigan, is slightly sheer. This will be perfect staple for the summer Read more

I wasn’t expecting to love this cardigan as much as I do, but it’s one of those pieces that ends up being way more versatile than you think. The waffle-knit fabric is soft and breathable. It has that airy, slightly sheer feel that makes it easy to wear even in summer, especially when you need a light layer for AC or breezy evenings. It’s definitely lightweight enough for warm weather, but it still adds just enough warmth during fall mornings. Since it’s 100% polyester and uses a more delicate open-knit pattern, hand washing is the safest option. I wouldn’t toss it in the machine because the mesh-style knit could snag. A quick cold-water rinse and laying it flat to dry keeps it in perfect shape. Styling it is honestly effortless. The open front and loose fit look good over basic tees, tanks, fitted tops, dresses, swimsuits, or even a simple jeans-and-sandals outfit. You can make it casual, cute, or a little boho depending on what you pair it with. Because it’s so lightweight, it works year-round as one of those grab-and-go pieces you keep near the door. If you want something easy, airy, and surprisingly flattering, this cardigan fits the bill without trying too hard. Read more

Thinner material then I thought but cute style. The color is more peachy with a top thigh length. Quality is fair due to thin, shear material Read more