People love their cardigans and with good cause: it's the perfect outfit for fall. The best way to dress is to combine a cardigan with either jeans or leggings, depending on your style. If you're not sure what color cardigan to wear this season, we've got you covered. When it comes to cardigans, you can never have too many. They are a staple in any woman's closet. They're the perfect layering piece that can be worn year-round. Whether you want to keep warm during chilly fall evenings or wear them as a fashion statement throughout summer, there is a cardigan for every occasion and body type. This article is going to look at some outfits featuring the Cardigan as a centerpiece. It will also explore how to vary your cardigan look depending on what time of year it is.
The Perfect Cardigan Outfits
Cardigans come in different styles, colors, and patterns. Some of these include:
- The Open Cardigan - The open cardigan looks great on everyone. You can belt it or wear it loose or half-tied; depending on your style. Pairing this cardigan with dark jeans and boots is a perfect fall outfit. If you're looking to create an edgy look, pair the open cardigans with leggings and combat boots for that boho-chic vibe. In addition, the open cardigan also looks good over dresses and shirts, so you can wear it all year round.
- The Crochet Cardigan - This cardigan is made of crochet thread and gives you that perfect boho look--it's ideal for casual fall outings with jeans or leggings (and even short skirts) because it keeps you warm without making you feel too hot. It's lightweight, which makes it the perfect outfit choice on warmer days when paired with shorts or summer dresses. It comes in different shades, but black works best for creating an edgy look; however, white goes great with light-colored jeans if your style is more beachy or preppy. This cardigan works well with sleepwear too.
- The Cardigan Sweater - The cardigan sweater is another great layering piece. It's perfect to wear over any outfit in winter to add extra warmth without the bulk of a coat. Because they are thicker than regular cardigans, stay away from wearing them during warmer months as you will feel too hot. When dressing in one, keep in mind that larger patterns work best when creating an outfit around this particular style of cardigan. Additionally, you can wear a long-sleeve button-down shirt underneath and tie it at the waist for a more feminine look.
- The Turtleneck Cardigan - This is a personal favorite and looks very flattering on everyone. It is perfect for fall and winter. Layer this over a turtleneck or long sleeve top, paired with black leggings and combat boots. Generally found in lighter colors such as grey, white, cream, pink, yellow; it looks great worn solo during summer with shorts or dressed up under an open blazer during fall. Just remember that the turtleneck sweater adds bulk around the neckline so be wary of what you pair it with so as not to look all over.
The Best Cardigan Weather
For most flattering cardigans, there are certain weather conditions that each season brings with it that work best for wearing a specific type of cardigan.
In spring you can wear all types of cardigans as temperatures vary throughout the day. However, lighter-weight open cardigans with a shorter length look best during this time as breezy layers to help beat the warmer weather.
If you want to wear a long sleeve turtleneck sweater or thick-knit crochet sweater during summer, keep it casual and stay away from pairing it with jeans as these styles would be too warm for summer. Instead, opt for dresses or shorts--but remember to avoid wearing them outside during the hottest hours of the day (usually between 10:00 a.m and 4:00 p.m). If you want to wear an open cardigan, stick with lighter-weight wool or cotton materials for spring and fall.
In fall having a variety of cardigans is key for creating different outfits--lightweight open cardigans should be your best friend in this season. Avoid wearing a long sleeve or thick-knit cardigans during colder seasons as these styles will keep you too warm and sweat will accumulate under layers.
Wear all types of cardigans in winter, but keep in mind that light fabrics such as cotton and knit won't keep you warm enough while heavy fabrics such as thick knits and wooly material will make you feel too hot. If you wear an open cardigan over any top ensure that the fabric is thick enough to keep you warm--and if it's a wool blend, chances are it will be. In addition, do not pair two types of cardigans together unless it's done in a very casual manner.
