How to Pick the Right Cardigan for Your Dress
Jan 15, 2021
LifeWear
Every person has a different body type & as with other outfits, certain types of cardigans will flatter your look more. Read the article to choose the cardigan that suits your body type.
Unless you want to look like your grandma, you should know what types of cardigans suit your body type best and how you can style different dress and cardigan outfits is it with your favorite jeans, striped t-shirt, short dresses, or skirts for women.
Let’s see first how to choose the cardigan that suits your body type:
Know What Style/Length of Cardigan Looks Best on Your Body Type
Every person has a different body type and as with other outfits, certain types of cardigans will flatter your look more. Try out a few styles and find out what cardigan looks best on you. You can even take pictures of each look you try to compare and decide the best ones.
Also, while finding the best cardigan styles don’t forget to check what length of the cardigan suits you well.
Don’t Ignore the Rearview
It happens to all of us. While buying new clothes or trying out different styles we only focus on the front view. But it’s equally important to check out the rearview, especially if you are considering a long cardigan with a dress. The thing with the straight long cardigans is that they look fine from the front but if you turn around, you might regret buying these if you chose the wrong style for your body type.
Also, check out how the side slit cardigans work with your outfit. With side slits that don’t add visual weight, you can go longer than your usual cardigan length.
Now, if styling the cardigans in winter to make you look prim and proper is a tough sell for you, here are the 9 best ideas straight from the fashion world that you can easily try in your everyday style.
How to Style a Different Dress with Cardigan Outfits
Wear a Long Cardigan with a Dress
You might have seen many women pairing short, waist-length cardigan over a dress. Or even you must have tried this look a few times. Though this the most common way you can ace the dress and cardigan outfit, it’s not the only styling option.
Try pairing a long cardigan with a dress. While wearing this look try experimenting with the length of the cardigan based on the length of the dress you are wearing.
Style a Mini Dress with an Oversized Cardigan
Need another offbeat option to style your favorite dress with a cardigan? Here’s another option straight from the Mercedes-Benz 2015 Fall Fashion Week. To nail this look well pair an oversized cardigan with your favorite simple mini dress. This will put your cardigan at center stage.
Wearing a Sundress?
Drape a cardigan over your shoulders to make it a little warmer
‘Sundress in winter’, you must be thinking. Yes, you can absolutely wear your favorite sundress in winter. The trick is your pair your dress with a cardigan well.
Sundresses aren’t that warm on their own. When wearing a sundress, drape a cardigan over your shoulders to make your dress a little warmer. This look will be easier to carry during the transitional weather.
To make a statement pair a dark-colored cardigan over a dress that offsets that typical cute look.
Match a Buttoned-up Cardigan and a Pencil Skirt
Want to wear a pencil skirt? Here’s how you can give a modern twist to this pencil skirt dress and cardigan look. Pair a light-colored button-up cardigan with a bright-colored pencil skirt. Try experimenting with your look with deep or bright colored skirts or go all out with patterns and printed skirts.
Tuck in Your Cardigan into Pencil Skirt
We all have at least one cardigan that feels lightweight and so soft almost like a t-shirt. You can style such a cardigan by tucking it into your pencil skirt. This pencil skirt dress and a cardigan are just the perfect pick to nail the modern and sophisticated look in the winter season.
Make a Cardigan a Centerpiece in Your Winter Layering Strategy
Along with cardigans coats are wardrobe essentials during the winter season. And it’s during the winter peak season we can’t step out without coats. You can layer a cardigan with a long coat to make you feel warmer and protect you against the chilly weather.
You can ace this look by pairing a dress with a long cardigan outfit. Find a statement-making long cardigan to pair up with your long coat to keep you warmer.
Have a Furry Cardigan? Pair it up with your Favorite Jeans
The unique style flair of fur is that it blurs the line between coat and cardigan. And by pairing your furry cardigan you can easily ace a stylish and savvy look while staying warm during winter.
Combine a Striped Cardigan with a Striped T-shirt
Have a striped t-shirt in your wardrobe? Pair your striped t-shirt with a striped cardigan and you will see the heads turn whenever you go. You can pair this look with shorts or your favorite women's jeans.
Try to choose the womens t-shirt and cardigan from subtle and similar shades like blue or grey. This way you can avoid making a faux pas.
Tie a Cardigan Around Your Waist
This is the most common style you will see every year during winter. And why not, as this is the most comfortable and easiest to style. Tie your cardigan around your waist, just like you do with sweatshirts. You can ace this cool and casual look by pairing up your cardigan with your favorite white t-shirt and pair of jeans to match.
Whatever style you choose this winter, the key is to choose the right cardigan that suits your body type. At UNIQLO you will find a wide variety of cardigans for women and men to choose from. Explore the cardigan collection at the UNIQLO website or the nearest UNIQLO India stores and shop for the best styles that suit you.
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