5 Reasons You Should Own a Cardigan
With weather in the Northeast anything but wintery lately, I’m completely obsessed with cardigans. These hot little button down sweaters aren’t just for teachers anymore – they are stylish, cute and functional.
It’s so easy to wear a cardigan, and every girl’s wardrobe needs one this season. Here’s why:
- They add color & interest to any outfit. Buy a cardigan in a bright color (I love the purple tend for fall) to dress up a neutral outfit. A plain black tank top looks amazing with a colorful cardigan, jeans and some simple jewelry.
- Dress them up or down. Cardigans are great for throwing on for class and staying warm, but are equally awesome to wear at work, to internships, dinner with your boyfriend’s conservative parents, etc.
- You’ll be prepared for any weather. Throw a cardigan in your tote bag to protect from unexpected cold outside or even air conditioning. You’ll look cute and be comfortable no matter what!
- Wear your summer tank tops into fall. All those fabulous summer tank tops you own are good through November with a simple cardigan on top. Hello wardrobe versatility!
- The celebrity style factor. Look at how chic Jessica Alba, Rachel Bilson and Reese Witherspoon look in their cardigans – paired with skinny jeans, a scarf, or even a dress and flats.
Celebs who love cardigans: (click to enlarge photos)
Now that you know why you need one, here’s where to buy a cardigan:
- Urban Outfitters carries lots of cute and trendy cardigans in both basic and unique styles. Plus, the prices are good.
- Gap.com is a great source for all things basic, casual and classic at rock-bottom prices. They have a great cardigan selection!
- H&M is another great source for cardigans of every color at insanely good prices. You can’t shop online, but if you have a H&M nearby, definitely check out their cardigans.
Thoughts, comments, opinions on this? Post a comment below and let me know what you think!
Posted on on October 29, 2007 / Filed Under: Fashion Tips / Tags: Cardigans, Celebs, Clothing, Fall 2007, Trends
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Meg
6. They’re sooooo much more stylish than hoodies and ponchos.
7. They tend to be more figure flattering than swing jackets.
8. They’re less bulky than trenches.
9. They won’t mess up your hair and makeup like pullover sweaters.
O.k., I know, preaching to the choir. I’m a huge fan of cardigans. I could probably make it to 10, except I’m tired and on my way to bed.
Zephyr
Meg – Want to write for CF? Haha :) You make some great points! Seriously though I’m with you on the cardigans love affair – they are so cute and flattering!
Elizabeth
Oh darn CF, why did you have to post this? I love cardigans and I wouldn’t like to see tons of girls wearing them. But then again, living in S. Cali makes for tons of hoodie wearing girls.
I love cardigans because they are so perfect for work and yet… I wear them all the time everywhere else. I think every girl should have a few cardigans in some basic colors-black, brown, white, and grey. I’m still looking for the perfect white cardigan.
Emily
My friends always make fun of me because whenever I go out shopping I manage to find a cardigan I like. Soon I’m going to have one in every single color. I can’t help myself though, they are so cute. I also love throwing them over my dressier tanks.
AJ
Cardigans are amazing. I love them so. Thyre perfect because AZ is hot!! but my classrooms and inside of buildings are freezing. So cardigans are a cuter solution than hoodies. Hoodies are ok…. but they tend to look not as put together as cardigans and I hate seeing people running around in hoodies with Hollister plastered all over them. Soo mainstream and overdone.
KC
I love cardigans! They make my outfit look so nice even though I’m only wearing a tank and jeans. Plus, they exude that stylish aura that hoodies can’t give out.
Also, zip up jackets and hoodies are so overrated. Everybody seems to be wearing them. Why not be different?
ashley
I’m going to get one now :]
Cardigans are a much better alternative to zipper hoodies!
Risa
I really like cardigans… But I dislike the fact that you tend to lean towards “neutral shades” for rotation clothes. Honestly, most of my clothes are very colorful so Idk… Why is it that bright clothing is not very looked up at?
Sh
Risa, you should check out American Apparel’s cardigans.
dean
ouh ! i love cardigans .
HYW
couldn’t agree more. cardigans are awesome.
they are so awesome, how about an entire blog dedicated to them??
Sokha
If you’re looking for a perfect white cardigan you can check out old navy. I got a nice white one for ten bucks!
Maddie
BP Nordstrom has basic cardigans in every color of the rainbow for only like 30 bucks a pop! I love them!
Kelly
hahaha this article managed to persuade me something that my friends have been trying to do for weeks…buy a cardigan! :) Apparently, I wear too many Juicy Couture jackets :p
Fashionista
Cardigans are my fav to…I work in AC the whole day and they are perfect for me…and also easy to carry around. Best for jeans, dresses, work anything you name it you got it. I am still collecting cardigans of every color but they tend to stretch and damage after every wash…how do I protect and take care of them.