How To Style A Cardigan

Today’s blog post is about cardigan sweaters, those open front sweaters, and how to style them. When the temperatures start to cool off, cardigan sweaters are the perfect wardrobe staple for looking stylish and keeping warm. A cardigan is so versatile you can use it as a sweater worn on it’s own, as a third piece to complete an outfit or as a layering piece to provide just a bit of warmth or coverage. They are made from an array of knits from very fine to chunky making them a cozy solution. We are sharing different ways to wear cardigans in colder weather or chilly environments.

Cardigan Outfits

As a wardrobe staple, there are many current cardigan styles to choose from-boyfriend, cropped, long, buttoned up, zipper- the outfit possibilities are endless. We have styled 13 of our favorites to share with you. Please let us know your favorites in the comments below.

How To Style A Cardigan

Boyfriend Cardigan Outfit

The Boyfriend Cardigan has been in style for awhile and there are many fabrications and price points for this design. It typically is a bit oversized and is a staple in the quiet luxury look. This Barbour Catherine Cotton Blend is a classic. Click on any photo below for more information.

Boyfriend Cardigan Outfit

The Banana Republic Demi Cotton-Silk Cardigan is an alternative if you have a wool sensitivity. This look also gives a nod to spring with the lighter colors- loving the blue that is popping up. Click on any photo below for more information.

Boyfriend Cardigan Outfit

We styled the Open Edit Metallic Cardigan for an casual elevated look. Click on any photo below for more information.

Boyfriend Cardigan Outfit

The Faherty Highland Fair Isle Cardigan makes a great transitional piece as we get closer to spring. You could also add a boot like this one here for a more casual look. Click on any photo below for more information.

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Long Open Front Cardigan Outfit

The Splendid Josephine Wool Blend Cable Knit Cardigan is the perfect piece to throw on over a tneck and leggings, jeans- blue or ecru or a great travel piece. Click on any photo below for more information.

Long Open Front Cardigan Outfit

The Blanc Noir Huntress Hooded Open Front Cardigan styled over a workout outfit is an updated look from the cocoon look. Click on any photo below for more information.

Open Front Cardigan Outfit

The Eileen Fisher Open Front Cardigan is an iconic profile by Eileen Fisher. We styled this with the ecru tneck and jeans so the color really pops. Click on any photo below for more information.

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Cropped Cardigan Outfit

The River Island Johnny Collar Cardigan is styled with one of our favorite dresses from Modern Citizen. Click on any photo below for more information.

Cropped Cardigan Outfit

The J Crew Collection Crochet Cropped Cardigan is a beautiful cardigan if you need a cover up for any dress or top. This is the perfect top if you are in a warmer climate and freeze in the air conditioning. Thank us later. Click on any photo below for more information.

Lady Jacket Outfit

The J Crew Textured Lady Jacket is styled here with a light wash denim but we think it would also look great with a bright white denim as spring is closer. It is a cropped profile so we added this ATM t-shirt-it is so good. Click on any photo for more information.

Button Down Cardigan Outfit

The Sophie Rue Chiara Collared Wool and Silk Cardigan is a profile that could double as a button down shirt. We styled it for more of a professional look but it would work just as well with denim too. Click on any photo below for more information.

Button Front Cardigan Outfit

The Splendid Short Leopard Jacquard Cardigan is another one that we styled for a professional look. Click on any photo below for more information.

Button Down Cardigan Outfit

The Mango Griz Cable Cardigan is a cropped sweater so we added the ATM t-shirt to wear underneath. Click on any photo below for more information.

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