Zara’s $50 2-In-1 Knit Top Is a Polished Take on the Double-Layer Cardigan Look You’ll Wear on Repeat

Given the current speed of the trend cycle, you’d be forgiven for not keeping up. Looks come into fashion, quickly fizzle out and disappear, only to reappear again a few short weeks later. The latest example of this is the double-layer cardigan trend.As we now find ourselves at the precipice of October, with wind and rain very much on the forthcoming forecast, double-layer cardigans are once again starting to make an appearance. And this time, they’re proving to be a serious contender as a staple in our fall wardrobe.ZaraWhile initial iterations focused on chunky knit designs with contrasting collars, cuffs and hems creating a layered illusion, the latest take feels far more elevated. See Zara‘s combined knit cardigan as exhibit A.With the same double effect, it consists of a pearl grey thin knit cardigan with three-quarter length sleeves layered over the top of a pearlescent round neck blouse peeking out from beneath. From its sophisticated color palette to its feminine silhouette, the result is an elegant and polished design you can dress up or down.Pair it with dark-wash straight-leg jeans and ballet flats for casual weekends, or dress it up with a pencil skirt, kitten heels and statement earrings. The options are endless.ZaraYep, consider this your new go-to fall cardigan. Race you to the checkout!Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!