How to Style a Cardigan: 4 Easy Looks
Look 1: Open cardigan over a tank and jeans
The everyday formula. A cropped cardigan left open over a fitted tank keeps the shape clean, and wide leg jeans balance it out. Easy, warm, and ready in seconds.
- Layer: Open Front Floral Crochet Cardigan
- Top: Cropped Sport Tank Top
- Bottom: Floral Print Wide Leg Jeans
Look 2: Longline cardigan over a slip
A long cardigan adds a soft, draped line over almost anything. Layer it over a fitted cami or slip with jeans and it instantly feels considered rather than thrown on.
- Layer: Open Front Floral Crochet Longline Cardigan
- Top: Lace Trim Fitted Tank Top
- Bottom: Drawstring Elastic Waist Loose Jeans
Look 3: Button the cardigan and wear it as a top
A fitted button down cardigan doubles as a top. Do up the buttons, tuck it into a wide leg jean, and you have a neat, put together look with no shirt needed.
- Top: Button Down Lightweight Crochet Cardigan
- Bottom: Washed Wide Leg Cargo Jeans
- Bag: Casual Leather Tote Bag
Look 4: Textured cardigan for a weekend layer
A chunky, textured knit is made for slow weekends. Throw a granny square cardigan over a fitted tank and your comfiest jeans, add a tote, and you are set for coffee and errands.
- Layer: Open Front Granny Square Crochet Cardigan
- Top: Cropped Sport Tank Top
- Bottom: Floral Print Wide Leg Jeans
Styling tips for a cardigan
Match the weight to the job: a fine knit layers cleanly under a jacket or over a slip, while a chunky one wants to be the star with something simple underneath. Keep the proportions in mind too, so a cropped cardigan suits a high waist, and a longline one balances a slim bottom. Buttoning a fitted cardigan turns it into a top, which is the easiest way to get two outfits from one piece. And when the knit has texture or pattern, let it lead and keep everything else quiet.
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Frequently asked questions
What do you wear under a cardigan?+
A fitted base keeps the layer clean: a tank, a cami or a slim tee for an open cardigan, or nothing extra if you button a fitted one and wear it as a top.
How do you style a long cardigan?+
Keep the layers underneath slim, like a cami and jeans, so the long line drapes cleanly. A longline cardigan balances a slim or straight bottom and adds an easy, elongating shape.
Can you wear a cardigan as a top?+
Yes. Choose a fitted button down cardigan, do up the buttons, and tuck it into your jeans or skirt. It reads as a knit top and saves you layering a shirt underneath.
Are cardigans still in style?+
Cardigans remain a wardrobe staple, and crochet and chunky knit versions feel especially current. Wear them open as a layer or buttoned as a top depending on the look.
What are your shipping and return policies?+
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