What ladies cardigans does Shirley Allum Boutique stock?

We stock ladies cardigans in cashmere, merino and cotton, from cropped styles to long cardigans and knit jackets. Brands include Estheme, Seasalt, Saint James, Fransa and Marble.

How long should a cardigan be?

It depends what you wear it with. Long cardigans for women give more cover over leggings or slim trousers, and they are the easier choice if you like your hips covered. A cropped style suits a dress with a defined waist. Come in and try both lengths in Shaftesbury.

Where can I buy ladies cardigans in Dorset?

You can buy ladies cardigans from us at Shirley Allum Boutique in Shaftesbury, Dorset, in store and online. We carry Estheme, Seasalt, Saint James and more, and you can filter by size online.

What sizes do the cardigans come in?

Cardigan sizing varies by brand, and knit has a little natural give. For a closer or a more relaxed layer, sizing up or down works, and we are happy to help you choose in the Shaftesbury boutique.

How should I care for a cardigan?

Wash knitted cardigans cool on a wool or hand-wash cycle and dry them flat to keep their shape. Women's cotton cardigans are more forgiving, but check the label first. Fold rather than hang, so the shoulders do not stretch.

Women's Cardigans

Our ladies cardigans are mostly proper cold-weather knits, in cashmere, merino and thick cotton.

Estheme supplies the cashmere, often with a stripe, a scattering of hearts or a row of coloured buttons. Seasalt knits in merino and cotton, in its own Cornish colours. Saint James, the Breton specialist since 1889, sends the striped knits it is known for. Fransa's collared styles are the easy everyday ones.

Long cardigans for women who like more cover sit beside cropped and waist-length styles, and the zip-fronts and sleeveless knits go neatly under a coat. On milder days our women's cotton cardigans are the lighter choice.

Every style is in the Shaftesbury boutique, and you will find them online within our wider women's knitwear.