What To Wear Under A Cardigan

Now that it’s Spring, we can put away the winter coats and bring out our cardigans. For the days that it is chilly, a cardigan will keep you warm and complete your outfit. The cardigan is a timeless and classic essential wardrobe piece that styled correctly, can add that cool factor to your outfit. In the right material- a cardigan can be worn almost year round. Cardigans pair well with so many different items in your closet like dresses, pants, skirts and jeans.

It transcends time and trends and by adding accessories, you can update this conservative piece making it a statement for any season. There are plenty of outfits you can build even if you only have a few cardigans. You can mix and match with many other items including different colors and patterns to create a beautiful outfit. Today we are sharing a round-up of items that you can wear under a cardigan and offer outfit inspiration too.

What To Wear Under A Cardigan

Often we treat a cardigan like the third piece of an outfit. The current cardigan profile is a cropped and collarless look. We’ve included this look, however, we have included other profiles that we either wear or would want to. The over-sized boyfriend chunky knit cardigan from the quiet luxury trend, the classic stripe, the signature cotton fisherman knit are a few that we are including. Styling a cardigan is really about creating a balanced look. But first of all, let’s see some style tips on what to wear under a cardigan. You always need a base layer!

Camisoles

One of the easiest items to wear under a Cardigan is a Camisole. The thin straps and material of a cami are ideal for an elevated look. Pairing a cardigan with a camisole and a pair of jeans creates a perfect outfit for a casual outing.

Hanro Woolen Silk Embroidered Camisole

We love the extra detail of the embroidered neckline on this Hanro Camisole. It would look great peeking out under a camisole just for a little bit more style!

Cami NYC Jane Silk Camisole

This pretty blush cami from Cami NYC is made of silk and has a scoop neck and a sleeveless silhouette. You do have to dry clean this camisole though so keep that in mind!!

Hanky Panky Lace Camisole

The Hanky Panky camisole comes in so many colors you are sure to find a one you like. Val owns one of these camisoles and it looks so good under a cardigan!

Elle Tahari Jane Camisole

This camisole is currently on sale! Yea! The Elle Tahari Camisole features a cowlneck and a sleeveless silhouette! It comes in a variety of beautiful colors too.

Tanks

We added this category as tanks have thicker straps and are bra friendly. We love the satin and cashmere tanks- they can elevate the look and really pull it together. A lightweight cashmere or merino wool tank is perfect to wear year round.

Barefoot Dreams Cozy Chic Tank

The epitome of soft and comfortable! Barefoot Dreams Cozy Tank is so soft and comfortable. Super lightweight too!

Theory Bram Cotton Tank

Perfect for layering when you really don’t want a tank that is too heavy underneath your cardigan. The Theory Bram Tank also is made of organic pima cotton and is very breathable!

Cinq A Sept Braided Tank Top

Just love the braided trim that will look so great under a cardigan. The Cinq A Sept Tank is so stylish and is truly one of our favorites!

Vince Scoopneck Cotton Tank

Vince Scoopneck Tank is simple and will feel good under your favorite cardigans!

Halogen Stretch Cotton Shell

A crisp white white cardigan like this one from Halogen is always a safe bet!

Tops

Rag & Bone Juliet Top

Love the gathered bodice on this Rag & Bone Top. It would fit nicely under a cardigan too!

Lohla Sport The Montana Top

The Lohla Sport Montana Top is a cute top to wear with a skort for golf! Pair it with a black or red fitted cardigan when it gets a little chilly. Lohla Sport has so many cute golf clothes!

Lohla Sport The Maya Top

The simplicity of black and white always makes styling so much easier! This Maya Top is just that! To stay warm during the cooler spring days top with a cardigan.

GFore Sleeveless Top

GFore has so many stylish options for women golfers! This GFore Top has interesting stripe detail and would be another one that would look stylish under a cardigan.

Dress | Jumpsuit

A dress or jumpsuit with a cardigan over it, is a stylish outfit idea. We have seen the sweater over the slip dress that can be worn year round. Adding a cardigan completes the look.

Slip Dress

The slip dress looks great with a cropped cardigan over it. We have featured the slip dress by Vince– that comes in two color selections. Bev has the one by Vince and has worn it in early Fall with a thick sweater and Spring and Summer with a white jacket- proving how versatile this look can be. The Favorite Daughter Josette Slipdress comes in black and lilac and would also be so pretty under a cardigan.

Linen Shift Dress

The Tommy Bahama Two Palms Dress is a classic linen dress that comes in multiple colors and is great for those hot summer days! Wheb it gets cool you may want to consider topping it with this cardigan or this cardigan!

Jumpsuit

Val just purchased this Evereve Jumpsuit and really likes the wide leg silhouette and the gathered bodice. The black and white polka dots gives it a happy spring like vibe and it even has pockets!! For evening a short cropped cardigan like this one here would be perfect!

Printed Jumpsuit

This printed jumpsuit from Mango has a bold pattern and is off the shoulder….would look so cute with a cropped cardigan like this one here.

Cardigan Outfit Inspo With Striped Cardigans

We have grouped the striped cardigans we found and styled them with a pair of white and ecru jeans and a tank or camisole. By switching the accessories, you can style this so many ways. Below we have selections in each category- just click on a photo below for more information.

Striped Cardigans

Tanks | Camisoles | Jeans

Accessories

Cardigan Outfit Inspo With Dresses and Jumpsuits

Cardigans To Style With Dresses | Jumpsuits

For the Summer and Spring, open weave or crocheted cardigans look best with a slip style dress, a sleeveless dress or a jumpsuit that is more fitted in the bodice. Coordinating the neckline of the dress with the cardigan is important. We included two Jumpsuits in this grouping.

Jumpsuits

Accessories

Cardigan Outfit Inspo For Golf

A cardigan is the perfect sweater profile to toss on for golf if it’s a bit chilly or for after. It’s been a classic look for the sport for a long time.

Cardigans For Sports

Sports Attire

We love to hear from you- if you found something here or have any questions, please comment below.

Hope you all had a wonderful Memorial weekend!!

Thanks, Bev and Val

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