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by Laura Scholz
3 ways to style your underappreciated cardigans
7.11.2024
Translation: Katherine Martin
Cardigans are clearly on a mission right now: to shake off their frumpy image. So far, that’s going pretty well. Even so, cardigans are far more versatile than most people think.
Cosy wool or cotton, a strip of buttons and they’re ready to rock. Closed at the back, buttoned at the front – you know the drill. After that, you probably don’t give your cardigan a second thought. The thing is, any typical cardigan can be transformed into a cool statement piece in just a few simple steps. With the winter months stretching out ahead of us, wouldn’t it be a shame not to exploit your cardi’s full potential?
2. Double trouble
In the previous autumn and winter seasons, it was already fashionable to layer coats over blazers or to wrap a second sweater over a first as a scarf. Again, nobody’s being stingy on layers this winter. After all, two cardigans are better – and warmer – than one. You can either buy a pre-layered combi cardi or layer it yourself. Here’s an example:
3. Turning things around
Turning a cardigan inside out creates a stylish, surprising effect. What looks like a bog-standard jumper from the front is actually revealing at the back. It’s up to you whether you have a top or bare skin peeking through.
Header image: Laura Scholz
Laura Scholz
Senior Editor
Laura.Scholz@digitecgalaxus.chAlways in the mood for good hits, great trips and clinking drinks.
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