How A Man Should Wear A Cardigan

By: Esther Lowery

Break Studios Contributing Writer

There are several different ways to know how a man should wear a cardigan. Cardigans have become very popular and can be very versatile depending on the social occasion. There a huge variety of different types and materials of cardigans to chose from. In addition, you can personalize them by the way you layer them or button or zip them up.  Here are a few different ways a man should wear a cardigan.

To know how a man should wear a cardigan you need:

  • a cardigan
  1. Once way a cardigan can be worn by a man is as a basic top for the workplace. In the workplace the cardigan can be worn alone as a sweater, vest, or under a blazer. You want the material of the cardigan to be thin enough that is not too bulky if worn under a blazer. Good colors for workplace wear are usually dark, muted, or natural colors that are not too bright.
  2. A second way a man can wear a cardigan is with a layered look. A cardigan can be layered over another shirt or top. This look is good for going out or evening wear and is great for getting extra warmth, without needing a jacket or a coat. This is a good time to explore cardigans with more designs, pattern and colors that steer away from the office look. Pairing a cardigan with a collard shirt is a big trend right now, especially for the fall and winter.
  3. Another way for a man to wear a cardigan is for a casual look. Cardigans can be worn as a regular day to day look. You can throw it over a plain or graphic t-shirt and have it just drape over your body. This is when you can play around with the buttons and zipper. You can zip or button up the cardigan half way or all the way, making sure not to ever button up the top button.
Posted on: Oct. 24, 2010