We Never Thought We’d See Risqué Cardigans Like This—But Celebs Wore The Trend So Well In 2022

Cardigans got a serious shake up in 2022, as the once cozy, oversized, grandparent-inspired coverup turned into one of the sexiest pieces in our closets. And naturally, our favorite A-list trend-setters presented some truly risqué and enviable versions over the past 12 months.

Take a look at some of our favorite celebrity risqué cardigan looks of 2022 – feel free to steal their styles, but be warned, they are not fit for purpose if your main goal is to combat the chill!

It goes without saying, but if Zendaya is embracing a trend, she’s going to excel at it, which is exactly what she did when she wore an ab-baring risqué cardigan on what looked like the set of Dune: Part Two which is slated to hit US theaters on November 3, 2023.

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We can always count on professional models to make us fall in love with a trend as that’s literally what they do day in and day out, so we weren’t surprised to see Stella Maxwell rock a Self Portrait risqué short-sleeved cropped cardigan and boy shorts two-piece and instantly make us want to buy the same set. The former Victoria’s Secret model wore hers to the Evening with Han Chong and Irina Shayk event at New York City’s Flower Shop to celebrate Self Portrait’s Resort 2023 collection.

The 25-year-old billionaire beauty mogul embraced the risqué cardigan trend in New York City back in November, and paired it with some baggy jeans and a long coat to show that it *is* possible to wear it and keep out the chill at the same time too. Her accessory game was strong too, which we think is so important with this trend, wearing gold, layered necklaces, shiny rings, black sunglasses, and a black purse slung over her shoulder.

The 27-year-old “Sweetest Pie” hitmaker flaunted her rock hard abs in a beaded hand crochet co-ord from the Proenza Schouler Spring 2023 collection, featuring high-waisted flared pants and the real hero piece of the look – a risqué longline cardigan that was only held together via a single hook closure under the bust, leaving the rest of her toned and tanned body on display. We also love how she accessorized with a gold crescent moon necklace from Marine Serre which she actually wrapped around her waist as a makeshift belt. We’re still obsessed!

We’re finishing off with perhaps one of the sexiest takes on the risqué cardigan (if you can even call it that) trend thanks to the 36-year-old actress’s barely-there cropped version which she wore in Lake Como at the start of the year. She paired her cardi with a fuzzy bucket hat, although her sculpted abs are what got the most attention!