Is this a safe space? I have to admit, I have yet to see Wicked: For Good —and probably will not—but much of the chatter around the Vogue office has to do with the film’s so-called “ sex cardigan .” Set to “As Long As You’re Mine,” Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) sloughs off her clothes in favor of black lingerie and a gray melange sweater so chunky it’s earned its own nickname. (Paul Tazewell, come get that second consecutive Oscar nomination.)

But, while I’m not exactly ready to adopt an Ozian oversized chunky knit, I—a born-and-raised Californian with limited exposure to wintry mixes—have a newfound appreciation for cardigans. As I’ve learned to adapt to colder weather, I’ve been pleased to discover that almost no other item of clothing is as fun—and, dare I say, sexy—as a cardigan. Th

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