The Most Beautiful Rouje or Zara Cardigans for the Transitional Season

Emma Caldwell
September 20, 2026

Although we usually associate knitwear with the colder seasons, there are also options that adapt very well to the transitional period. To the tests we refer: Zara, Sézane, Mango, or H&M are some of the brands that confirm to us that the cardigan is going to be the key purchase of the season.

Normally these knit garments come accompanied by colors typically autumnal, such as chocolate brown, brick red, or even the classic black. But there are also bolder options, such as butter-yellow or pale pink, that we should bear in mind.

The key to success lies in seeking the balance between a simple styling and one that is too dull. To avoid it, you must opt for a jacket that steps away from the ordinary, with puff sleeves or a maxi collar. These are some of the most coveted pieces of the new season, which should form part of our wardrobe.


Yellow Rouje jacket (175 euros)

Yellow Rouje jacket (175 euros)

The latest weekly sections arrive packed with knitwear as beautiful as this short-sleeved design. If there is one color that cannot be missing from any new-season wardrobe, that color is yellow.


Sézane knit cardigan (180 euros)

Sézane knit cardigan (180 euros)

The moment has arrived to start discovering the first knitwear pieces for the in-between days. Opt for a toasted red color design with puff sleeves to achieve the most sophisticated look of the season.


Zara pink knit cardigan (25.99 euros)

Zara pink knit cardigan (25.99 euros)

This type of knitwear pieces are a safe bet for any transitional look. Opt for a short-sleeved design in pink that you can wear now but you’ll also wear when autumn officially begins.


Mango knit cardigan (49.99 euros)

Mango knit cardigan (49.99 euros)

We should never underestimate the power of a good cardigan. That garment, in addition to being extremely practical for the early days of the in-between season, has become a piece capable of completely changing any autumn look.


Zara knit cardigan (29.99 euros)

Zara knit cardigan (29.99 euros)

If you’re looking for a truly original design to debut the new season, this fringed cardigan should be on your autumn wish list. Pair it with white denim.


H&M fringed cardigan (29.99 euros)

H&M fringed cardigan (29.99 euros)

We have saved for last one of our favorite pieces of the new season from this Swedish brand. A cream-colored design with black ruffles that you can wear at all hours.

Emma Caldwell
Emma Caldwell
I’m Clara Desrosiers, a writer and fashion editor based in Toronto. I founded Backdoor Toronto to explore the intersection of fashion, identity, and culture through honest storytelling. My work is driven by curiosity, community, and a love for the creative pulse that defines this city.