Vintage 90s Meredith Rust Long Cardigan Size 12

Some cardigans are merely warm. This one is an entire mood.

A 1990s find from Meredith, this rust terracotta long cardigan is the kind of piece that makes autumn feel like a gift. The colour alone — a deep, burnished rust that shifts between amber and clay depending on the light — is reason enough to love it. But then there are the details: a generous shawl collar that wraps around the neck like a soft embrace, unique square buttons marching down the front, and decorative buttons at the cuffs and waist that give the whole piece a considered, almost artisanal quality.

Cut to a tunic length with long sleeves, it sits somewhere between a cardigan and a coat — substantial enough to layer over a dress or wear as a top in its own right. The merino wool and acrylic blend gives it real warmth without the weight, and a softness that only improves with wear. There is something quietly witchy about it, something cottagecore — the kind of cardigan that belongs on a walk through fallen leaves or curled up with a book and something warm to drink.

• Brand: Meredith
• Era: 1990s
• Style: Long cardigan — witchy / cottagecore / autumnal
• Colour: Rust / terracotta
• Collar: Shawl-style
• Closure: Button-up with unique square buttons
• Detail: Decorative buttons at cuffs and waist
• Length: Tunic length
• Sleeves: Long
• Fabric: Merino wool and acrylic blend
• Made in: China
• Care: Hand wash
• Condition: Very good — please note a small hole on the back near the bottom right corner (visible in photos)
• Size note: Tag reads size L — fits more like an Australian size 12. Please refer to measurements.

• Bust: 102cm
• Length: 86cm
• Sleeve: 62cm