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.
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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!
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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