The oversized, boyfriend, or just plain ol' long cardigan is certainly not a new trend - in fact, some may argue that it's going out of style. I could disagree more.

I, admittedly, used to think that big, huge, draping cardigans were dangerously close to turning a put-together outfit into a complete frump-fest, but after seeing some seriously stylish women rock these ultra-versatile garments, my mind was made up: these fabric-tastic pieces are absolutely essential.

 

I know we all know the feeling we sometimes get while dressing in the morning: "This looks gooood.... but... also kind of BLAH." Well, now you have your answer = throw on a cardigan that brushes upon your kneecaps, and waltz out the door.

Forever 21 is the official mecca of drapey cardigans. They've got sleeveless, long-sleeves, muted, bright, neutral, printed... All in all, it's the #1 place to score one of these lifesaving pieces for cheap.

Broad Stripes Open Front Cardigan
$24.80

And if you really love the cardigan that Alice Le is wearing in the first photograph, you're in luck...