These Lightweight Cardigans Are Spring Layering Heroes — and They’re All Under $40

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Score up to 43 percent off the transitional staple

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If you’re shopping on a budget for closet staples to take on between-season weather, you’re in luck. Amazon is overflowing with spring cardigans that are ideal for layering.

The site is packed with lightweight cardigans — and our top picks are going for under $40. Whether you’re looking for a long open-front cardigan or a cropped style that buttons up, there are all kinds of cute sweaters for every closet. You can start wearing any of these transitional pieces now straight through spring.

Most of our favorite styles are currently on sale, so be sure to head to checkout before the savings disappear.

Best Spring Cardigans Under $40

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Amazon Essentials Lightweight Cardigan

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Starting with the lowest price we spotted, this cotton-blend sweater from Amazon Essentials is as little as $19. It has an open-front design that’s easy to pull on over a T-shirt or blouse, plus its ribbed details at the cuffs and the hems subtly upgrade the classic style beyond just a basic sweater. You can take your pick from plenty of neutrals as well as bright colors and a leopard print.

More than 14,200 shoppers have given the cardigan a five-star rating, raving that it’s “really soft” and “perfect for layering.” Other reviewers call it “versatile,” with at least one writing that it’s “easy to dress up or dress down.”

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Lillusory Patch Pocket Cardigan, $34 (Save 43%)

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If you prefer a preppy style, opt for this Lillusory cropped cardigan while it’s up to 43 percent off. Its standout features include the gold buttons down the front, the two patch pockets, and the black and white striped color, which lends it a nautical look that’s ideal for warm weather. Pair it with wide-leg jeans for a casual outing with friends, or dress it up with trousers and loafers for an in-office work day.

More than 1,000 shoppers picked up the cardigan this past month, and five-star reviewers call it “flattering.” One customer shared, “It looks expensive. A great staple piece for any wardrobe — I get a ton of compliments on it.”

Dokotoo Lightweight Cardigan

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For a boho vibe, consider scooping up this cardigan from Dokotoo. Available in eight colors, the long, open-front cardigan has wide three-fourths length sleeves and a crochet design. Plus, it has a roomy fit, which means it won’t cling to you. Wear the cardigan with a T-shirt, jeans, and sneakers for brunch this spring, and then pull it on as a cover-up for a beach trip come summer.

One shopper who sized down wrote, “This sweater is so soft, and the first thing I noticed is how comfortable, even comforting it feels when you put it on.”

Keep scrolling for more of the best lightweight spring cardigans under $40 at Amazon.

Merokeety Oversized Cardigan, $34 with coupon

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Amazon Essentials Lightweight Crewneck Cardigan

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Prettygarden Cable Knit Cardigan, $36 (Save 29%)

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Pink Queen Long Cardigan, $30 (Save 14%)

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Grace Karin Cardigan, $23 with coupon

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