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Short Sleeve Cardigans

Chanel black and white tweed short sleeves cardigan jacket
Chanel black and white tweed short sleeves cardigan jacket

Chanel black and white tweed short sleeves cardigan jacket

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

15 inches. Bust: around 32 inches. Waist: around 31 inches. Length: around 21 inches height. Sleeves

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1990s French Cardigans

Knit cotton cardigan with short sleeves Sonia Rykiel
Knit cotton cardigan with short sleeves Sonia Rykiel

Knit cotton cardigan with short sleeves Sonia Rykiel

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Knit cotton cardigan with short sleeves. 2 Branded button in the middle front, pocket on both side

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1990s Italian Cardigans

Chanel Metallic Knit Cardigan with Chain Trim, S/S 2008
Chanel Metallic Knit Cardigan with Chain Trim, S/S 2008

Chanel Metallic Knit Cardigan with Chain Trim, S/S 2008

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

From Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2008 collection, designed by Karl Lagerfeld, this short-sleeved

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Early 2000s French Cardigans

Alexander Wang Alpaca Blend Cropped Twin-Set Cardigan
Alexander Wang Alpaca Blend Cropped Twin-Set Cardigan

Alexander Wang Alpaca Blend Cropped Twin-Set Cardigan

By Alexander Wang

Located in London, GB

alpaca blend and designed with a short-sleeved cropped cardigan with a built-in halter top. Single

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21st Century and Contemporary Sweaters

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Alaia Grey Cropped Short Sleeve Cardigan
Alaia Grey Cropped Short Sleeve Cardigan

Alaia Grey Cropped Short Sleeve Cardigan

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Alaia Grey Cropped Short Sleeve Cardigan Made in Italy Materials: viscose, polyester Closes with

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

RALPH LAUREN Black Label Size L Navy Jersey Silk Wrap Short Sleeve Cardigan
RALPH LAUREN Black Label Size L Navy Jersey Silk Wrap Short Sleeve Cardigan

RALPH LAUREN Black Label Size L Navy Jersey Silk Wrap Short Sleeve Cardigan

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Francisco, CA

RALPH LAUREN "Black Label" short sleeve cardigan comes in a navy jersey silk featuring a wrap style

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cardigans

DOLCE & GABBANA Size 4 Black Cotton Short Sleeve Cardigan
DOLCE & GABBANA Size 4 Black Cotton Short Sleeve Cardigan

DOLCE & GABBANA Size 4 Black Cotton Short Sleeve Cardigan

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Francisco, CA

DOLCE & GABBANA cardigan comes in a black cotton featuring short sleeve and a buttoned closure

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21st Century and Contemporary Cardigans

MIU MIU Size 4 Red Cotton Belted Short Sleeve Cardigan
MIU MIU Size 4 Red Cotton Belted Short Sleeve Cardigan

MIU MIU Size 4 Red Cotton Belted Short Sleeve Cardigan

By Miu Miu

Located in San Francisco, CA

MIU MIU cardigan comes in a red cotton blend featuring short sleeves, self-tie belt, and a buttoned

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21st Century and Contemporary Cardigans

MIU MIU Size 4 Red Cotton Belted Short Sleeve Cardigan
MIU MIU Size 4 Red Cotton Belted Short Sleeve Cardigan

MIU MIU Size 4 Red Cotton Belted Short Sleeve Cardigan

By Miu Miu

Located in San Francisco, CA

MIU MIU cardigan comes in a red cotton blend featuring short sleeves, self-tie belt, and a buttoned

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21st Century and Contemporary Cardigans

Chanel 12P Jacket Short sleeved Cardigan CC Pearl buttons 44 NEW
Chanel 12P Jacket Short sleeved Cardigan CC Pearl buttons 44 NEW

Chanel 12P Jacket Short sleeved Cardigan CC Pearl buttons 44 NEW

Located in Miami, FL

2012P short sleeved textured cardigan with plunging V neck and shawl collar. 2 Pockets and each

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

YOHJI YAMAMOTO Size M Black Draped Burnout Plaid Short Sleeve Cardigan
YOHJI YAMAMOTO Size M Black Draped Burnout Plaid Short Sleeve Cardigan

YOHJI YAMAMOTO Size M Black Draped Burnout Plaid Short Sleeve Cardigan

By Yohji Yamamoto

Located in San Francisco, CA

YOHJI YAMAMOTO cardigan comes in a black burnout plaid knit with cream knit liner, gathered collar

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Cardigans

BALENCIAGA 2006 100% wool black copper stud button short sleeve cardigan FR36 S
BALENCIAGA 2006 100% wool black copper stud button short sleeve cardigan FR36 S

BALENCIAGA 2006 100% wool black copper stud button short sleeve cardigan FR36 S

By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ROSETTA GETTY crossover front tail slit back sleeveless tunic top US2 XS Brand: Rosetta Getty Designer: Rosetta Getty Model Name / Style: Crossover long top Material: Viscose blend C...

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2010s Italian Cardigans

Alaia Raffia Cropped Cardigan
Alaia Raffia Cropped Cardigan

Alaia Raffia Cropped Cardigan

By Azzedine Alaïa

Located in New York, NY

Azzedine Alaia, chocolate brown, knited, collarless , short sleeve, Cardigan/Jacket with a textured

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cardigans

2000s Chanel Black & White Cashmere Cardigan
2000s Chanel Black & White Cashmere Cardigan

2000s Chanel Black & White Cashmere Cardigan

By Chanel

Located in Kingston, NY

Chanel, black and white cashmere and mohair knee length short-sleeve cardigan with Chanel logo

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Early 2000s Italian Cardigans

Chanel Black & White Boucle Tweed Cardigan Top Sweater
Chanel Black & White Boucle Tweed Cardigan Top Sweater

Chanel Black & White Boucle Tweed Cardigan Top Sweater

By Chanel

Located in Studio City, CA

A Chanel black and white boucle short-sleeved cardigan with clear Chanel logo buttons that fasten

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Late 20th Century French Cardigans

Chanel Lavender Cashmere Twinset
Chanel Lavender Cashmere Twinset

Chanel Lavender Cashmere Twinset

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

, a shell top with round neck line, and a short sleeved cardigan with round neck .The cardigan has 9

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Late 20th Century British Cardigans

Chanel White Short Sleeves Knitted Cotton Cardigan
Chanel White Short Sleeves Knitted Cotton Cardigan

Chanel White Short Sleeves Knitted Cotton Cardigan

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Chanel white short sleeves knitted cotton cardigan from spring 1996 collection. - Black and

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1990s French Cardigans

Sonia Rykiel Women's White Short Sleeve Ruffled Knit Cardigan
Sonia Rykiel Women's White Short Sleeve Ruffled Knit Cardigan

Sonia Rykiel Women's White Short Sleeve Ruffled Knit Cardigan

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in London, GB

discolouration on this used Sonia Rykiel designer resale item. Details White Viscose Knit cardigan Short

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cardigans

CHLOE ivory viscose CROCHET STRIPED SHORT SLEEVE Sweater S
CHLOE ivory viscose CROCHET STRIPED SHORT SLEEVE Sweater S

CHLOE ivory viscose CROCHET STRIPED SHORT SLEEVE Sweater S

By Chloé

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chloé short sleeve crew-neck knitted sweater in white viscose (100%). Has been worn

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2010s French Cardigans

GIORGIO ARMANI moss green cashmere Short Sleeve Sweater 42 M
GIORGIO ARMANI moss green cashmere Short Sleeve Sweater 42 M

GIORGIO ARMANI moss green cashmere Short Sleeve Sweater 42 M

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Giorgio Armani moss green cashmere (100%) short sleeve sweater. Has been worn and is

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21st Century and Contemporary Cardigans

BOTTEGA VENETA black wool SHORT SLEEVE TURTLENCK Sweater 40 S
BOTTEGA VENETA black wool SHORT SLEEVE TURTLENCK Sweater 40 S

BOTTEGA VENETA black wool SHORT SLEEVE TURTLENCK Sweater 40 S

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Bottega Veneta turtleneck sweater in black wool (100%). Features short sleeves with

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2010s Cardigans

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Houndstooth Cardigan jacket M new
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Houndstooth Cardigan jacket M new

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Houndstooth Cardigan jacket M new

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Miami, FL

buckle fastenings at front and rear of neck. Can be worn as short cardigan by feeding sleeves through

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

Dolce & Gabbana Black Wool Knit Cardigan Size XL
Dolce & Gabbana Black Wool Knit Cardigan Size XL

Dolce & Gabbana Black Wool Knit Cardigan Size XL

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

Short sleeves Snap button fastening Round neck 2x Front pockets Patterned silk trim

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21st Century and Contemporary British Cardigans

CHANEL white 1999 99P FUZZY Twinset Sweater 36 XS
CHANEL white 1999 99P FUZZY Twinset Sweater 36 XS

CHANEL white 1999 99P FUZZY Twinset Sweater 36 XS

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel fuzzy twinset with a spaghetti tank-top and a short sleeve one-button

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1990s Cardigans

DOLCE & GABBANA Size 4 Pink Virgin Wool Short Sleeve Heart Cardigan
DOLCE & GABBANA Size 4 Pink Virgin Wool Short Sleeve Heart Cardigan

DOLCE & GABBANA Size 4 Pink Virgin Wool Short Sleeve Heart Cardigan

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in San Francisco, CA

DOLCE & GABBANA cardigan comes in muted mauve pink virgin wool knit with a round neck, short puff

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sweaters

Extreme Cashmere Green Cashmere Cardigan Size M
Extreme Cashmere Green Cashmere Cardigan Size M

Extreme Cashmere Green Cashmere Cardigan Size M

Located in London, GB

Cardigan Cashmere Short sleeves Pin fastening Composition NO

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sweaters

M MISSONI Size 14 Beige Rainbow Stripe Textured Metallic Knit Top
M MISSONI Size 14 Beige Rainbow Stripe Textured Metallic Knit Top

M MISSONI Size 14 Beige Rainbow Stripe Textured Metallic Knit Top

By M Missoni

Located in San Francisco, CA

pattern, round neckline, and short sleeves. Matching cardigan available separately. Made in Italy

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shirts

MISSONI Size M Gold Rayon Knit Double Breasted Short Sleeve Cardigan
MISSONI Size M Gold Rayon Knit Double Breasted Short Sleeve Cardigan

MISSONI Size M Gold Rayon Knit Double Breasted Short Sleeve Cardigan

By Missoni

Located in San Francisco, CA

breasted button front, and short sleeves. Made in Italy. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: IT 40

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

Chanel Black Cotton Stripe Short Sleeves Long Cardigan
Chanel Black Cotton Stripe Short Sleeves Long Cardigan

Chanel Black Cotton Stripe Short Sleeves Long Cardigan

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- This Chanel black cotton stripe short sleeves long cardigan is a very good basic item in your

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21st Century and Contemporary French Cardigans

1980s Valentino Geometric Knit Tunic and Sweater Set
1980s Valentino Geometric Knit Tunic and Sweater Set

1980s Valentino Geometric Knit Tunic and Sweater Set

By Valentino

Located in Toronto, Ontario

soft knit, the tunic has short sleeves while the cardigan style sweater has long cuffed sleeves and is

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1980s Italian Cardigans

Brunello Cucinelli Wrap Around, Short Sleeve Olive Green Cardigan
Brunello Cucinelli Wrap Around, Short Sleeve Olive Green Cardigan

Brunello Cucinelli Wrap Around, Short Sleeve Olive Green Cardigan

By Brunello Cucinelli

Located in Narberth, PA

Cable Knit Deep Olive Green Short Sleeve Sweater Adjustable Belt with Fabric Flower Pin

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

Zadig and Voltaire Grey Studded Short Sleeve Dublini Cardigan M
Zadig and Voltaire Grey Studded Short Sleeve Dublini Cardigan M

Zadig and Voltaire Grey Studded Short Sleeve Dublini Cardigan M

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

cardigan features short sleeves, a front button and studs lined as ELVIS on the back. Knit to perfection

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21st Century and Contemporary Cardigans

Comme des Garcons tao Cropped Wool Cardigan Sweater, Small
Comme des Garcons tao Cropped Wool Cardigan Sweater, Small

Comme des Garcons tao Cropped Wool Cardigan Sweater, Small

Located in Bethesda, MD

Bright wool blend tao Comme des Garcons short sleeved cardigan with front snap closures, black

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Late 20th Century Japanese Cardigans

Chanel Fuchsia & Black Cashmere Sweater Two Piece Set Size 46
Chanel Fuchsia & Black Cashmere Sweater Two Piece Set Size 46

Chanel Fuchsia & Black Cashmere Sweater Two Piece Set Size 46

By Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

100% Cashmere 2 Piece Scoop Neck Short Sleeve Cardigan sweater has one CC logo button closure

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1980s British Cardigans

Alaia Beige Short Sleeve Textured Scalloped Crop Cardigan S
Alaia Beige Short Sleeve Textured Scalloped Crop Cardigan S

Alaia Beige Short Sleeve Textured Scalloped Crop Cardigan S

Located in London, GB

Alaia Beige Short Sleeve Textured Cardigan - Short sleeve - Scalloped edge detail - Pearlescent

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21st Century and Contemporary Cardigans

Max & Moi Orange Cashmere & Wool-blend Top & Cardigan 34
Max & Moi Orange Cashmere & Wool-blend Top & Cardigan 34

Max & Moi Orange Cashmere & Wool-blend Top & Cardigan 34

Located in London, GB

cardigan - Lightweight - Short sleeves top, split neckline - Long sleeves cardigan, scoop neckline

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21st Century and Contemporary Cardigans

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Short Sleeve Cardigans For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of short sleeve cardigans for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black short sleeve cardigans, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Gray, Brown and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many classic iterations of short sleeve cardigans over the years, but those made by Chanel, Gucci and Missoni are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Short Sleeve Cardigans?

Prices for short sleeve cardigans can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $40 and can go as high as $3,475, while these items, on average, fetch $441.

Finding the Right Sweaters for You

The vintage sweaters in your dresser may have humble origins, but they can’t be beaten for year-round fashion.

In the 15th century, sweaters originated as jersey tunics and other knitted shirts designed to keep sailors and fishermen warm. Later, during the 1880s in America, these knitted or crocheted vests or pullovers — in Britain, “jumpers” — were thought to substantially help athletes shed pounds as needed. Sweaters were an ideal garment for sports and outdoor events in the late 19th century. The knit fabric permitted movement but the material also protected against the cold. It wasn’t until the 1920s, however, that sweaters were introduced to the world of high fashion, thanks to pioneering designers such as Elsa Schiaparelli, Coco Chanel and Jeanne Lanvin.

A versatile garment, sweaters go well with most looks — from a casual gathering over drinks with friends to complementing a professional ensemble for the office to a night out at the theater. Simply pair a timeless cardigan with slacks or a skirt and your nicest dress shoes for any occasion, in any season, to tie an outfit together.

Once they were considered en vogue, sweaters were no longer strictly made with natural fibers like wool. Over time, fashion designers introduced the use of softer, synthetic materials. Today, traditional sweaters, such as those made with merino wool, are just as popular as more modern creations, such as the sweater dress. Similar to sweatshirts, sweaters come in all kinds of materials, from light synthetic blends perfect for spring to heavier fabrics, like cable-knit wool, to stay cozy and warm in winter and embrace the Danish concept of hygge.

A crucial factor that goes into selecting the perfect sweater is the material. High-quality wool, such as merino wool, which is soft and breathable, will feel luxurious and keep you warm on even the chilliest of evenings. Alpaca fleece, the fibers of which are native to Peru, offers the same warmth as wool, but an alpaca sweater is going to feel even softer than a merino wool sweater, similar to cashmere. Who doesn’t want a slouchy, oversize sweater made of a mix of mohair, nylon and wool on those subzero East Coast nights?

It’s important to note that wool can be a finicky material, easy to stain or distort and stretch. Synthetic materials are not only lightweight, but a nylon or polyester sweater will also be easier to wash and care for. If you opt for wool, take care of your sweater — fabric shavers, fabric combs and the local dry cleaner are your friends.

Sweaters come in various styles like V-neck, turtleneck and crewneck, which is the most popular style. For those extra cold days, a turtleneck offers added warmth without sacrificing style. Those looking for a casual touch that still emphasizes elegance can opt for a long tunic or scoop-neck pullover.

Maybe Versace or Gucci sweaters catch your eye, or ’90s fashion is your thing and a color-blocked sweater dress or John Galliano cardigan of the era is already a closet staple for you. Perhaps you’d rather opt for a 1970s long-sleeve knit top from Yves Saint Laurent. Either way, you’ll find exactly the black, beige or red vintage sweater you’re looking for in men, women or unisex styles today on 1stDibs.

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