How to wear a cardigan: stylish tips for men and women
A Life / / December 19, 2019
What is the cardigan
Classic cardigan - elongated knitted jacket on a figure with a continuous zipper in the front. This garment appeared in the XIX century as an additional warming layer, which he put under the military uniform. The invention is attributed to the British General Lord cardigan. In XX century cardigan from functional uniforms became a basic wardrobe items. A big contribution to this made by Coco Chanel popularized the truncated thin models.
It can be of different length (from the waist to knees) and thickness (thin knitted or knitted thick) for the buckle or without it. The wide variety of models cardigan is easy to fit in almost any wardrobe.
Where it is to take
- Male cardigan fastener and collar Jack & Jones, 3699 rubles →
- Male cardigan buttoned United Colors of Benetton, 2999 rubles →
- Male elongated cardigan without buttoning oodji, 1799 rubles →
- Female cardigan buttoned Naf Naf, 3699 rubles →
- Female elongated cardigan without buttoning Dorothy Perkins, 2999 rubles →
- Female elongated cardigan buttoned Mango, 1999 rubles →
How to wear a cardigan
men
Cardigan - an indispensable thing for those who want to look decent, but not ready for jackets, and for those who are accustomed to look formal, but he wants to take a break from the costumes. Due to the softness and elasticity of the material in this article of clothing will be warm and comfortable, but at the same time depending on the model, you can create the desired degree of relaxation and elegance.
With trousers
By cardigan fit almost any pants, with the exception, perhaps, of sports. Strict pants, jeans, Will make a decent pair of chinos this garment.
Cardigan is not accepted to wear with a suit. It is believed that it is better to choose pants and a jacket are not the pair.
But will have to pay attention to shoes and accessories to decide what image you show to others. Sneakers and a backpack, for example, tell a relaxed way, and portfolio and moccasins will make it more suitable for everyday city life of an adult. Under the cardigan in this may well be the shirt and T-shirt.
With shorts
Cardigan may be an alternative to the ubiquitous hoodie with a zipper, if you go for a walk or a ride out of town. The easiest way to create an image with city shorts and not a beach or sports, but there are successful exceptions.
Under the jacket, vest or jacket
Following the example of the British military do cardigan intermediate layer. This will add warmth and make the image more interesting.
As an upper layer in a multilayer bundled
Those who are not afraid of non-standard solutions, can wear a denim jacket in a cardigan, and under it. An interesting solution may also be additional knit layer, for example svitshot or more thin cardigan.
women
Women to wear a cardigan even easier. Firstly, it is possible to adopt all the ideas for men. Secondly, the subject is combined not only with trousers and shorts, but also with dresses and skirts. Be wary, perhaps, it is necessary to refer only to the use of Cardigan in sports and evening images. Pleases and versatility of this part of the wardrobe: the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival or the office with a strict dress code you will not be allowed, but in other places cardigan will come in handy.
The easiest way to turn a cardigan in a way - to wear it the way you wear similar in shape, volume and thickness of the article of clothing. Thick jacket and volumetric write down coat thin short cardigan - to place basic sweater. If you want a bold combinations, experiment: the taboo in this matter, there are tastes. And it is better to rely on your own taste than the opponent.
With belt
Most models cardigan perfectly withstand the neighborhood with the strap. Choose a belt on your taste: similar in color or contrast, thin or wide. Fastens it on the waist or on the hips. Especially successful, this trick with voluminous and thick enough cardigans. It is best not fastened in a blouse buttoned and belted and smell.
Without lower layer
The thin cardigan with zipper can become an independent item of clothing. Fasten it to all buttons, thread the skirt or tie a knot at the waist.
unusual way
If the item of clothing you feel boring, try to wear it outside the box. For example, a cardigan with a deep cut behind and beautiful small pugovichkami can be worn backwards. Fantasia will help transform it and trim sweater. In this video, there are two ideas on how to transform a thin knit cardigan in an unusual top (second and third passages).
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In contrast
Put a thick cardigan with voluminous dress in linen style, tiny shorts, shorter topom or other garment from which you do not expect such a neighborhood. Contrast can be and textures: rough coat, combined with delicate silk will look interesting.
How to choose a cardigan
Silhouette
The shape of the desired cardigan depends on exactly how you are going to wear it. A subject that you will wear as outerwear in the early autumn and late spring, can be any shape and size. But if you plan to put on top of a coat or jacket, oversayz thing could just not get them, so you should choose a sleek silhouette.
Where it is to take
- Male cardigan Burton Menswear London, 2499 rubles →
- Male cardigan oodji, 1399 rubles →
- Male cardigan Blend, 3799 rubles →
- Female cardigan Zarina, 1999 rubles →
- Female cardigan United Colors of Benetton, 2799 rubles →
- Female cardigan Modis, 999 rubles →
Material
In most organic materials used in the manufacture cardigans: cashmere, wool, cotton - or artificial fibers such as acrylic. Each has its pros and cons.
- Cashmere good warm, but is expensive and extremely demanding of care: need to go to the dry cleaners.
- Made of cotton are not very warmly, much rumpled, but they are easy to wash and iron.
- Wool - warm but rough material that can irritate sensitive skin.
- Cardigans made of artificial materials are inexpensive, but poorly heated and deteriorating rapidly.
It is necessary to make a start on these qualities. If you are ready to buy an expensive thing for ages and cherish it as the apple of the eye, buy cashmere product. For those who want a set Cardigans' week has "budget for such a solution may not be enough.
Where it is to take
- Woolen cardigan men Aeronautica Militare, 18,199 rubles →
- Wool cardigan Men's United Colors of Benetton, 10,499 rubles →
- Male cardigan polyester Primo Emporio, 2240 rubles →
- Female cardigan from acrylic Only, 3199 rubles →
- Women's wool cardigan Free Age, 19,999 rubles →
Colors
If you choose a basic article of clothing, it is better to stay on a solid cardigan color that will come to the hardest part of your clothing. If cardigan should be accent thing in the image, you can not restrain himself: bright prints and colors - what you need.
Where it is to take
- Male green cardigan United Colors of Benetton, 3499 rubles →
- Male brown cardigan Brave Soul, 1499 rubles →
- Male red cardigan Fresh Brand, 2990 rubles →
- Female red cardigan Dorothy Perkins, 2999 rubles →
- Female cardigan with geometric patterns Rinascimento, 9999 rubles →
Length
cardigan Length depends on what you are going to wear it, and the desire to hide or highlight features figures. To begin, select it so that it is not sticking out from under the outer clothing, if you are, of course, not by style guru who knows 100 ways to beat this time.
Volumetric cardigan to about knee will look great with trousers and narrow skirts. The classic version for flaring skirts - short jacket to the waist or just below. Version of the mid-thigh - the obvious solution for the trousers. But this does not mean that the other options are not viable. For example, a pleated skirt midi is quite compatible with "Grandma's jacket" to mid-thigh. Just try on different combinations and choose what you like.
Where it is to take
- Female elongated cardigan Befree, 1699 rubles →
- Female cardigan Bluoltre average length 1610 rubles →
- Female shortened cardigan Emporio Armani, 10,740 rubles →
In men, the variations of length less, but do not need to pick up and cardigan under her skirt.
Just to remember is that in most cases it does not stick out from under his jacket.
Where it is to take
- Male elongated cardigan Primo Emporio, 5890 rubles →
- Male cardigan Mango Man, 3999 rubles →
- Male cardigan Pepe Jeans, 6999 rubles →
see also
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