I Bought the Perfect Fall Cardigan for $27 on Amazon—Here Are All the Ways I'm Wearing It

As hard as it is to believe, fall's already a month old—which means that if you haven't stocked up on cute and comfy autumnal sweaters just yet, you're running out of time. As a sweater obsessive, I bought myself a cardigan from the private label Amazon Essentials a month ago, and I've already worn it at least a dozen times since. It's lightweight, super soft, and at only $27, a total steal.

I ordered mine in oatmeal (it's like an off-white), but it's available in 28 (!) colors, ranging from caramel to lime green to striped gray, and I'm considering picking up a few more to add to my closet. What I love most about this sweater is its versatility. To my delight, it looks great when worn fully out (buttoned or unbuttoned), tucked into pants, or half-in, half-out.

And unlike some cardigans that come across as too formal to wear with anything but a skirt or dress, this crewneck is casual enough to wear with jeans or even leggings. It can be dressed up, too, if that's the look you're going for, but it doesn't have to be! It really just depends what vibe you want—this cardigan can honestly go with anything.

To buy: $27; amazon.com.

Personally, I tend to wear mine loose over a tank top and jeans, but I've also occasionally worn it buttoned up for a more formal look. It's become my go-to fall sweater, and the material is so light (yet warm!) that it fits easily into my bag when I want to bring it on the go.

I'm truly in love with this sweater, and so are hundreds of Amazon reviewers. Many people who've bought the cardigan, which comes in sizes XS to XXL, note how well it fits on different body types; one fan, who said she fluctuates in weight, praised the cardigan for being "not too snug and not too big" and said that unlike other cardigans she'd bought in the past, this one fit great both in the stomach and on the sleeves.

Meanwhile, other reviewers praised the "perfect" sweater's quality; despite its inexpensive price, they say it doesn't pill and the color doesn't fade, even after several washes. And they're right—I've washed my cardigan several times, and there hasn't been a single change.

This is the rare sweater that looks great and holds up, and I know I'll be wearing it for months to come. Pick up your own cardigan on Amazon below.

To buy: $27; amazon.com.

To buy: $27; amazon.com.

To buy: $27; amazon.com.