Dorothy Perkins

Women's Blue Frill Knitted Cardigan

Animal print knit worked in a bold spot pattern across the entire body, giving the cardigan a confident, all-over graphic quality rather than a subtle accent. Frill trim runs along the hem and cuffs - a fine, gathered ruffle in the same knit that adds a feminine finish without softening the print's impact. Button-through front with small, close-set buttons running from crew neckline to hem, so it can be worn fully open as a layer or buttoned up as a standalone top. Cropped, boxy cut that sits just at the hip - it doesn't cling or pull, and the relaxed silhouette means it works tucked loosely over high-waisted bottoms. Long sleeves with the same frill cuff detail, keeping the proportions consistent from shoulder to wrist and giving the piece a considered, put-together feel. The cropped length is the thing that makes this cardigan work so well across a range of outfits. It sits just right over straight-leg jeans - as the model demonstrates here, paired with slim blue denim and flat Mary Jane shoes - without bunching or riding up. Buttoned to the top, it reads as a knitted top in its own right; left open over a fitted crew-neck tee, it becomes an easy layering piece for cooler days. The frill at the hem and cuffs stops it from reading too casual, which means it transitions naturally from a weekend brunch with friends to a relaxed baby shower or a low-key family gathering. The animal print carries enough personality that the rest of the outfit can stay simple - plain trousers, a white shirt underneath, or even a midi skirt in a solid tone all let the cardigan do the talking. A flat boot or ballet flat keeps the mood grounded and wearable. | Dorothy Perkins Women's Animal Frill Knitted Cardigan | Size: S/M Colour: blue